Mooring System Concepts for Expeditionary Logistics Facility Operations

Abstract

The objective of this study was to develop an engineering/operational methodology to assess the feasibility of, and to design as a preliminary concept, the total mooring systems for cargo ships and associated unloading platforms operating in open and sheltered coastal waters. The methodology was to be capable of examining the mooring systems in terms of performance, logistic burden, installation, and operational modes in the context of the Expeditionary Logistics Facility. Mooring concepts are proposed and alternatives identified in terms of the state of the art and advanced technical solutions. Cost effectiveness comparisons are made of the proposed mooring concepts using the methodology developed in the study. Technical barriers and trade-offs are identified; RDT and E developments are recommended.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1971
Accession Number
AD0745750

Entities

People

  • Richard C. Towne
  • William G. Hatch

Organizations

  • Naval Facilities Engineering Service Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Cargo Handling
  • Civil Engineering
  • Engineering
  • Engineers
  • Explosives
  • Failure Mode And Effect Analysis
  • Frequency
  • Maneuvers
  • Materials
  • Materials Handling Equipment
  • Mooring Buoys
  • Operational Readiness
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Propulsion Systems
  • Ships
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Transport Ships

Readers

  • Maritime Combat Support and Expeditionary Logistics.
  • Oceanography.
  • Software Engineering