Specifics of providing unsinkability for small craft

Author: A.G. Nazarov

Abstract

Unsinkability is one of major seakeeping properties of a ship, but for small craft there is still no universal approach on how to provide it. The paper covers specifics of providing unsinkability for small craft, while providing analysis of applicable methods and requirements and reviewing The specifics of flooding scenarios of small craft. Examples from AMD practice covering approaches to unsinkability for different types of craft are given. Based on experience of design and operation, and considering specifics of small craft, the article offers the system of requirements taking into account type and passenger capacity of the craft. It is stressed that transfer of requirements from large ships to small size craft is not only unable to ensure the safety of the latter, but also significantly limits their functionality.

Keywords: unsinkability, damage stability, small craft.

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About author:

A.G. Nazarov - PhD, FRINA, CEng, MSNAME, LLC "Albatross Marine Design" (AMD), Banglamung, Pattaya, email: an@amdesign.co.th

Issue: 58/59 (2020)

For citation: A.G. Nazarov. Specifics of providing unsinkability for small craft. Research Bulletin by Russian Maritime Register of Shipping. 2020, No. 58/59, pp. 38-49.

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