The SWATH concept is described, variations and design trade-offs are discussed, and the potential performance is analyzed. Results of tests on models and on the 217-ton prototype SSP KAIMALINO are presented. Future applications are discussed. The advantages of SWATH ships over conventional monohulls vary depending upon the application, but in general they are; greatly reduced motion in waves, both underway and at rest; larger deck area and internal volume; and reduced drag in the higher sea states. (Kursetz)


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    Title :

    The SWATH ship concept and its potential


    Additional title:

    Das SWATH-Konzept des Schiffbaues und seine wirtschaftlichen Moeglichkeiten


    Contributors:
    Lang, T. (author)

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1978


    Size :

    14 Seiten, 33 Bilder, 59 Quellen


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English





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