The use of merchant ships to supplement Navy ships in filling the lift requirement in trasporting the assault follow-on echelon of a Marine Amphibious Force during amphibious operations was analyzed. The analysis was based on detailed characteristics and loading/unloading operations of the merchant ships in both in-port and over-the-beach situations. It included consideration, in over-the-beam operations, of ship unloading platforms, transfer craft, and cargo handling devices ashore. Two computer models were used to simulate these operations. Results indicate that, although container ships are generally highly productive, the long lead times required before they are available and their complex unloading requirements decrease their productivity in over-the-beach operations. Breakbulk ships are less productive but are largely self-sustaining, except that they require transfer craft for unloading. RoRo ships and barge carriers are highly productive and generally can be made self-sufficient but are available in limited numbers.


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    Title :

    Merchant Shipping and Transfer Craft Requirements in Support of Amphibious Operations


    Contributors:
    M. Gray (author)

    Publication date :

    1977


    Size :

    118 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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