Author(s)

W. Galor

Abstract

Designing a ship is a task of solving numerous problems relating to her later operation. The primary objective is to ensure an adequate standard of navigational safety. The application of computer simulation methods allows at the design stage to take into account factors connected with navigational and hydrometeorological conditions in a planned area of operation. In addition, the process of designing a ship combined with crew training at specialist courses allows to provide high standard of shipping safety for the ship put in operation. 1 Introduction There are several factors critical to the safety of a sailing ship. They can be divided into three groups [6]: Factors relating to the ship: - her sea and manoeuvring properties, - navigational equipment, - crew qualifications. F

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