The development of a standardized general cargo ship to meet the future requirements of the U.S. Merchant Marine would yield substantial benefits to ship operators, shipbuilders, and the Government. Series production of such a ship could significantly lower construction costs and cut production time, helping make the American Merchant Marine more competitive in the world shipping market. The first step of the study involved forecasting general cargo movements and service requirements on selected worldwide trade routes served by seven ship operators that shared costs with the Government in performing the study. The forecasts, which extended through the year 2000, produced profiles of each carrier's cargo mix (percentages of breakbulk, containerized, and Roll-On/Roll-Off cargoes) and service requirements (itinerary, service frequency, and port and canal constraints). Based on these individual profiles, a conceptual ship design was developed for each operator. These designs were tailored to each company's specific cargo and service requirements. The final step was the development of a composite design based on the most important characteristics of the seven individual designs.


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    Title :

    Next Generation Cargo Liner. Phase I. Final Report


    Publication date :

    1979


    Size :

    229 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English