Report on Moving Personnel & Light Material onto a Ship & About a Shipyard

Abstract

This document gives the results of a 1985 study performed at Avondale Shipyard. The study is, in part, a response to an industry priority set forth in accordance with the National Shipbuilding Research Program under the auspices of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970: to improve shipbuilding productivity and reduce shipbuilding costs while maintaining requisite high standards for critical processes and operations. The primary objectives of this project are-to: Study the present methods and equipment used to move personnel and light loads at Avondale's main yard. Document the present methods being used. Develop plan(s) for new methods and/or equipment to reduce overall costs. The results of the study are that both short and long term improvements in productivity and cost reduction have been identified. These are being and will be implemented.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 20, 1985
Accession Number
ADA444035

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Assembly
  • Construction
  • Engineering
  • Engineers
  • Fabrication
  • Maintenance
  • Maintenance Costs
  • Management Personnel
  • Materials
  • Materials Handling
  • Materials Handling Equipment
  • Office Buildings
  • Pallets
  • Personnel Management
  • Radio Equipment
  • Shipyards
  • Transportation

Readers

  • Naval Engineering and Maritime Security
  • Systems Analysis and Design