DEN 111E - Intr.to Naval Arc.& Ocean Eng.

Course Objectives

1.To give a basic understanding on naval architecture and ocean engineering
2. To give very basic knowledge on ships, sea transport and offshore structures

Course Description

History of shipbuilding and general definition of ships. Classification of ship types, geometrical properties of ships. General description of freeboard, tonnage of ships. Introduction of hydrostatics, stability, resistance, propulsion, seakeeping, and manoeuvring concepts of ships. Offshore drilling and production systems. Offshore exploration platforms.