Author(s)

R.C. McGregor & H.H. Chun

Abstract

On the potential of SWATH ships for safe, efficient and fast transportation R.C. McGregor" & H.H. Chun* "Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Glasgow, UK ^Hyundai Maritime Research Institute, Ulsan, Korea ABSTRACT The way in which the building and design of SWATHs has developed over the last twenty years is discussed. The interaction between resistance minimisation and the design constraints relating to propulsive systems, fuel demand and structural weight is examined. In addition, consideration will be given to stability, both intact and damaged, to establish factors relating to safe operation. INTRODUCTION TO SWATH TECHNOLOGY With regard to seakeeping, it is recognised that deep submergence of buoyancy is desirable. The development of deep keeled boats and semi-submersibles has used of this property but it has to be recognised that the singleminded optimisation of a single design feature will probably have detrimental effects on performance elsewh

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