Course content

Groups of students carry out and coordinate a complete detailed design of a vessel on the basis of an approved specification. The work include preparation of drawings and specification of the vessel as a whole as well as ship systems such as hull, superstructure, cargo hold, cargo handling systems, main and auxiliary machinery, propulsion and manoeuvring systems, deck- and mooring equipment as well as accommodation. Students with good result may through this course get the opportunity to participate in an international design competition arranged by two professional Marine Institutions in the USA. Designs submitted will be commented on by a committee appointed by the institutions.

Learning outcome

Provide experience in carrying out a complete design of a vessel with main subsystems.

Learning methods and activities

The work is carried out as teams of 2-6 participants in each group. Tutoring through informal discussions and comments on draft calculations, drawings and text.

Compulsory assignments

• Exercises

Recommended previous knowledge

Mandatory subjects of students' speciality.

Course materials

The approved specification of vessel to be designed. available computer based design tools, compulsory texts related to design tasks.

Credit reductions