THE HANDLING OF LIVE SUPER SHIPS THROUGH GAILLARD CUT OF THE PANAMA CANAL,

Abstract

The performance of a typical, large, bulk-cargo ship in the confined water of a narrow channel was investigated in a series of model tests, with the objective of determining the best means of handling such vessels in Gaillard Cut of the Panama Canal. It is concluded from the results of the investigation that a deeply laden ship of the type considered does not have sufficient directional stability or rudder control to safely transit the narrow reaches of Gaillard Cut without tugboat assistance. It is also concluded that a tugboat astern of the ship is more effective than a tugboat ahead of the ship for providing the requisite assistance. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1958
Accession Number
AD0650543

Entities

People

  • C. G. Moody

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Bulk Cargo
  • Canals
  • Cargo
  • Cargo Handling
  • Cargo Ships
  • Directional
  • Materials Handling
  • Model Tests
  • Panama Canal
  • Ships

Readers

  • Marine Hydrodynamics
  • Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering.
  • Systems Analysis and Design