This
"checklist" is compiled in order to enable designers
with no or little experience in azimuth propulsion
vessels to make significantly better preliminary
designs and proposals for stern drive tugs. The
list can also well serve the experienced designer
as a checklist or reminder that important aspects
have been considered in the design.
The
list is based on a the experience of supporting
naval architects, shipyards and owners with comments,
hints and suggestions on how to improve their designs
in order to optimise the available performance of
vessels equipped with azimuth propulsion. When compiling
the list we have also used direct input from naval
architects on what is special on vessels with azimuth
propulsion and what should be kept in mind when
designing these kinds of vessels.
The
list is in no way exhaustive and does not include
every important aspect to a good stern drive design.
It is more to be seen as a reminder to details often
not known, forgotten or ignored. The advice and
details in the list should not be taken as requirements,
nor can a tug be designed solely relying on the
items in this list - the real work, and end result
is still up to the naval architect designing the
vessel as is the full responsibility.
Steerprop Ltd. cannot
be held responsible for any possible negative influence
on any design based on the proposals in this list.
