Accession Number:

AD0745750

Title:

Mooring System Concepts for Expeditionary Logistics Facility Operations

Descriptive Note:

Technical Report,01 Jul 1970,31 Jul 1971

Corporate Author:

NAVAL CIVIL ENGINEERING LAB PORT HUENEME CA PORT HUENEME

Personal Author(s):

• Towne,Richard C.
• Hatch,William G.

Report Date:

1971-10-01

Pagination or Media Count:

108.0

Abstract:

The objective of this study was to develop an engineeringoperational 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.

Descriptors:

• CARGO SHIPS
• MOORING
• NAVAL OPERATIONS
• LOGISTICS
• ANCHORS(MARINE)
• AMPHIBIOUS OPERATIONS
• FLOATING DOCKS
• PIERS
• MOORING BUOYS
• FEASIBILITY STUDIES
• COST EFFECTIVENESS

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Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE