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Cruise Ship Handbook

verfasst von: Markus Aarnio

Verlag: Springer International Publishing

Buchreihe : Springer Series on Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Shipbuilding and Shipping

Enthalten in: Springer Professional "Wirtschaft+Technik" , Springer Professional "Technik" , Springer Professional "Wirtschaft"

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This book offers a concise, yet comprehensive introduction to the engineering and other principles behind passenger cruise ships. It covers all the important regulations concerning cruise ship design and operation, as well as safety, stability, and environmental aspects. It describes principles of cruise ship hydrodynamics, structures, power plant and propulsion, as well as relevant machinery and control system. Further, it deals with key cruise ship hotel systems, such as air conditioning, freshwater, firefighting, garbage, wastewater and communication systems, and many more. Written in a concise, straightforward style, and including many original drawings, this book offers a unique, informative and inspiring guide, to students and professionals in the field of naval architecture and marine engineering, cruise ship owners and managers, and curious cruise ship passengers alike.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Frontmatter

Chapter 1. What is a Cruise Ship?

Abstract

This chapter sets out an example 100,000 gross ton cruise ship and its main dimensions such as length, beam, draft, speed, and space ratio, and compares them to other cruise ships. The weight, including lightweight, deadweight and displacement of a cruise ship is described. Crew numbers and distribution as well as layout of typical crew cabins is also discussed. This chapter outlines also how a cruise ship is contracted and designed, and who builds them and at what cost. Principles of the cruise ship income structure and life cycle are included as well.

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Chapter 2. Rules and Regulations

Abstract

This chapter outlines the rules and regulations affecting cruise ship design, including IMO (International Maritime Organization) regulations such as SOLAS, classification rules and special items such as USCG (United States Coast Guard) interpretations and Panama Canal size limitations. Difference between cruise ships and yachts is explained. The significance of the keel laying date, and principles of polar code, ice class and alternative design are described. Typical cruise ship classification societies are listed, and example class notation is decoded.

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Chapter 3. Safety

Abstract

This chapter outlines the main safety features of a cruise ship, including structural fire protection, main vertical zones (MVZ), active fire protection, requirements for materials and principles of escape arrangements, with special items such as room-in-room alarm. Lifesaving appliances, including lifeboats, life rafts, life jackets, MES (Marine Evacuation System) and NES (Novel Evacuation System) are included. Safe return to port regulation (SRtP) and its effect on cruise ship design is described. Requirements for helicopter operations, both for lift only area and for a proper landing area are described. Biological safety, security and cyber security are included as well.

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Chapter 4. Stability

Abstract

The chapter describes main principles of intact and damage stability, including the latest probabilistic (SOLAS 2020) and older deterministic damage stability rules (SOLAS 90). Simple calculation examples are shown for calculating GM and free surface effect. Meaning of the “load line mark” seen on the side of every ship is explained and a useful quick means to estimate the stability of a cruise ship project is presented. Principle of an inclining test, or “weighing a ship”, is explained, along with description of how the weight of cruise ships continuously increases as the ship ages.

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Chapter 5. Hydrodynamics

Abstract

This chapter discusses the main principles of hydrodynamics and hull form design for an efficient cruise ship and describes terms such as trial and service speed and Froude number. In addition to CFD (Computation Fluid Dynamics) simulations, physical model tests are still part of any cruise ship design; principles of both are outlined. Seakeeping characteristics, air resistance, air lubrication system, principles of maneuvering, dimensioning of bow thrusters and effect of additional weight on propulsion power is explained.

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Chapter 6. Environmental Aspects

Abstract

Cruise ships do not serve any other purpose than entertaining passengers, which makes the environmental aspects extremely critical for the cruise ship industry. IMO’s target to reach zero greenhouse gas emission within this century will affect cruise ships significantly. In addition to traditional heavy fuel oil, and the recent favorite LNG, new fuels such as biodiesels and methanol are becoming alternatives. This is not happening voluntarily, but due to new regulations, especially EEDI (energy efficiency design index), EEXI (energy efficiency design index for existing ships) and CII (carbon intensity indicator). What all this means to cruise ships is described in this chapter. Even if CO₂ and greenhouse gas emissions are the most discussed today, other pollutants, such as wastewaters, garbage, oil, ballast water and noise are discussed as well.

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Chapter 7. Structures

Abstract

The principles and main components of cruise ship structures are presented, including the all-important longitudinal strength and how it is handled, and how wrong design can lead to structural cracks. This chapter outlines also what are the vibration sources and how the cruise ship is designed to avoid the vibrations affecting the passenger comfort. Principles of overcritical and subcritical steel structures are explained.

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Chapter 8. Machinery and Propulsion

Abstract

Cruise ships need to have large power plants to supply the propulsion and hotel load. This chapter describes the typical power plant options for a modern cruise ship and lists the propulsion alternatives and power sources, including fuel cells, diesel engines and gas turbines. The principle and benefits of pod propulsion are discussed, including typical propulsion drive components and their efficiencies.

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Chapter 9. Machinery Systems

Abstract

This chapter outlines the principles of systems needed to power, move, navigate, and maneuver the vessel. Automation, bilge, ballast, fuel, lubrication, cooling, sounding, exhaust gas, steam and other machinery systems are discussed. Principles of anchoring, navigation systems, mooring equipment, electricity distribution, stabilizers, steering gear, and transverse thrusters are outlined. Modern systems for waste heat recovery, including absorption chiller, organic Rankine cycle generator and steam turbine are described, together with energy storage systems. Exhaust gas cleaning systems, such as open and closed loop scrubber and SCR (selective catalytic reduction) system are discussed as well.

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Chapter 10. Hotel Systems

Abstract

This chapter outlines the systems required to maintain the passenger comfort or other systems which are related to supporting the large number of passengers. Air conditioning, cabin control system (CCS), communication systems, different door types, elevators, entertainment systems, freshwater production, galleys and garbage handling principles, provision cooling, wastewater streams and handling of wastewater are examples of included items.

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Backmatter

Titel: Cruise Ship Handbook
verfasst von: Markus Aarnio
Verlag: Springer International Publishing
Electronic ISBN: 978-3-031-11629-2
Print ISBN: 978-3-031-11628-5
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-11629-2

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