Essays about: "Passenger ferry"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 8 essays containing the words Passenger ferry.
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1. Probabilistic Added Wave Resistance Predictions for Design of RoPax Ferries
University essay from KTH/Lättkonstruktioner, marina system, flyg- och rymdteknik, rörelsemekanikAbstract : This thesis investigates reasons for significant uncertainties in added wave resistance predictionsand how wave conditions can potentially affect the design of RoPax ferries. The objectiveis to find a suitable prediction method of added wave resistance for the RoPax ferry designapplication. READ MORE
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2. Enabling a sustainable transition of a waterborne transport system : By identifying essential aspects and actors
University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)Abstract : In light of the emerging consequences of climate change, there is a need for a sustainable transition of the marine sector, including waterborne transport systems, towards implementation of fossil free fuels and technologies. The thesis limits its scope to solely include passenger ferries that are suitable for calm waters and often operates on shorter distances, which are often incorporated in a public transport system and/or archipelago traffic. READ MORE
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3. Carbon emission allocation of Ro-Pax ferry transport and the application for ferry companies
University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknikAbstract : The EU has set up the target of cutting GHG emissions by at least 55% by 2030 and becoming climateneutral by 2050. Accordingly, the IMO has launched initiatives to reduce CO2 emissions per transportwork by at least 40% by 2030, however the CO2 emissions generated from the ferry operations arecontinuously increasing. READ MORE
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4. Wireless Charging Technology Infrastructure for Ferries in Göteborg (Västra Götaland)
University essay from Högskolan Väst/Institutionen för ingenjörsvetenskapAbstract : The maritime transport sector makes a significant contribution to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, playing a consistent and increasing part in global CO2 emissions. Electrification of marine transportation is a key and necessary step for achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement and for avoiding the worst consequences of climate change. READ MORE
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5. A study on how to improve the mass evacuation at sea with the use of survival crafts
University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för BrandteknikAbstract : The development of maritime safety is often triggered by accidents. The purpose of this study is to learn how mass evacuation with survival crafts can be improved at sea, by reviewing the publicly available information from some of the most recent accidents. READ MORE