Marine Systems Design

Outline of the design process for displacement vessels: Arrangement, main dimensions, weight, volumes, lines sketch, cost-estimation on the basis of specified capacity and speed. Control of freeboard, intact-stability, damage-stability and buoyancy. Stability accidents. Characteristics for semi submersible platforms. Application of computer programs in design and stability calculations. The aspects of the design process in greater depth. Short introduction to logistics for design and operation. Project evaluation / economic criteria. Short on the cost structure in shipping and the shipping company's business functions. LAB Demo (resource dependent). Compulsory project regarding design/operation of a semi submersible platform or other vessel.

The subject will give the students an introduction to preliminary design and operation of displacement vessels.

Lectures, exercises and project assignments. Understanding and ability to perform realistic marine systems design projects. Portfolio assessment is the basis for the grade in the course. 75% of the the exercises to be approved before the final written exam. The portfolio includes a written exam (70%) and projects (30%). The results for the parts are given in %-scores, while the entire portfolio is assigned a letter grade. Postponed/repeated exams may be oral. Examination papers will be given in English only. Students are free to choose Norwegian or English for written assessments.