Course Information

Course Code:
Course Number:
Code Course Name Language Type
GEM 326E Ship Design English Compulsory
Local Credits ECTS Theoretical Tutorial Laboratory
3 6 2 2 0
Course Prerequisites and Class Restriction
Prerequisites (GEM 321 MIN DD
or GEM 321E MIN DD)

and (GEM 327E MIN DD
or GEM 341 MIN DD
or GEM 341E MIN DD)

Class Restriction None
Course Description
Definition of various characteristics of ships, economics and design, feasibility study, optimisation, sensitivity analysis. Design methods, statistical and systematic design using similar ships and type ship. Creativity in design, decision based design, design synthesis. Ship weight groups and weight classification, capacity calculations, powering, vibration, noise, stability, seakeeping and manoeuvrability in design. Freeboard and tonnage calculations, national and international rules, regulation and standards, safety, fire safety and life saving in design. General arrangement design, presentation of design, quality management in design.