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What term describes the front portion of a ship?
What term describes the front portion of a ship?
- Stern
- Beam
- Bow (correct)
- Amidships
Which role is primarily responsible for safe navigation and cargo operations on a ship?
Which role is primarily responsible for safe navigation and cargo operations on a ship?
- Deck officer (correct)
- Cargo officer
- Marine engineer
- Naval architect
Which component is NOT part of the machinery of a ship?
Which component is NOT part of the machinery of a ship?
- Hull (correct)
- Main engines
- Auxiliary machinery
- Propeller shaft
What is the term for the rear portion of a ship?
What is the term for the rear portion of a ship?
Which of the following best describes the responsibility of a marine engineer on a ship?
Which of the following best describes the responsibility of a marine engineer on a ship?
What is the term used to describe the large hinged plate at the stern of the ship that controls its direction?
What is the term used to describe the large hinged plate at the stern of the ship that controls its direction?
What does the beam of a ship refer to?
What does the beam of a ship refer to?
What is the function of a bow thruster on a ship?
What is the function of a bow thruster on a ship?
Which part of the ship is referred to as the 'hold'?
Which part of the ship is referred to as the 'hold'?
Which of the following accurately describes the hull of a ship?
Which of the following accurately describes the hull of a ship?
What is the primary design feature of the ship mentioned?
What is the primary design feature of the ship mentioned?
Which characteristic does NOT describe the ship's hull form?
Which characteristic does NOT describe the ship's hull form?
What type of pump is designated for cargo handling in the ship's design?
What type of pump is designated for cargo handling in the ship's design?
Which aspect of the ship's design contributes to its cost-effectiveness?
Which aspect of the ship's design contributes to its cost-effectiveness?
What is the significance of having a complete segregation for each cargo tank?
What is the significance of having a complete segregation for each cargo tank?
What function does a bulbous bow serve on a vessel?
What function does a bulbous bow serve on a vessel?
In terms of design, what feature is commonly associated with a tramp vessel?
In terms of design, what feature is commonly associated with a tramp vessel?
How does a transverse propulsion unit or bow thruster assist a vessel?
How does a transverse propulsion unit or bow thruster assist a vessel?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the concept of 'amidships'?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the concept of 'amidships'?
What is a significant design consideration for container ships?
What is a significant design consideration for container ships?
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Hull
Hull
The outer shell of a ship, including its superstructure.
Superstructure
Superstructure
The raised structure on a ship's deck, often containing accommodation, navigation equipment, and other facilities.
Stern
Stern
The rear portion of a ship.
Bow
Bow
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Bulbous bow
Bulbous bow
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Beam
Beam
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Holds
Holds
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Length
Length
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Width
Width
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Depth
Depth
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Strength
Strength
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Deadweight Tonnage (DWT)
Deadweight Tonnage (DWT)
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Bow Thruster
Bow Thruster
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Unobstructed Hatches
Unobstructed Hatches
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Shelter Deck
Shelter Deck
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Study Notes
Ship Design and Construction (General Introduction)
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Basic Terms:
- Hull: The main body of the ship.
- Superstructure: Structures above the main deck.
- Machinery: The engines and other mechanical equipment of the ship.
- Stern: The rear end of the ship.
- Bow: The front end of the ship.
- Deck: The upper surface of the ship.
- Engine Room: Where the main engines are located.
- Propeller Shaft: Connects engine to the propeller.
- Bow Thruster: A propeller for maneuvering the front end of the vessel.
- Rudder: Controls the ship's direction.
- Bulbous Bow: A rounded part of the bow that reduces waves.
- Amidships: The central part of the ship.
- Beam: The maximum width of the ship.
- Hold: Cargo space inside the ship.
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Types of Vessels:
- Multi-purpose vessel: A vessel designed to carry many types of goods.
- Oil tanker: A vessel specifically designed to carry oil.
- Container vessel: A vessel designed to carry containers.
- Roll-on/roll-off ship: A ship designed to transport vehicles that can drive on and off.
- Bulk carrier: A ship designed to transport large, bulky goods like coal, ore.
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Ship Parts and Functions:
- Hull: The actual shell of the ship including superstructure.
- Machinery: Includes the main engines as well as auxiliary machinery like boilers, generators for manoeuvring purposes, steering, mooring, cargo handling and other services.
- Fore-end: The forward part of the ship called bow.
- Aft-end/Stern: The rear part of the ship.
- Amidships: The area between the ends of the ship.
- Beam: Maximum width of the ship found in the amidships section.
- Bow thruster: Used for manoeuvrability in confined waters.
- Rudder: Enables the vessel to maintain its course, located right aft.
- Bulbous Bow: Installed in modern vessels for comfort and speed improvement while in ballast.
- Hold: The large unobstructed space for carrying goods.
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Ship Design Considerations:
- Ship design varies depending on the type of cargo to be transported.
- Ships need to be self-sustaining in their environments and have high reliability over long periods.
- Three main areas of skill are involved in ship design and construction (naval architect, navigating officer(deck officer), and marine engineer (engineering officer).
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