Design Principles of Ships and Marine Structures

This book details every facet of ship design and design integration including naval architecture and marine engineering applications and principles relevant to the design of various systems, along with an introduction to advanced numerical techniques applicable to maritime design procedure at the concept design stage. The second edition of this book discusses related sustainability aspects, high speed computing, handling of big data, data communication and virtual reality. It further includes second generation stability assessment and usage of alternative fuels. Highlights the shape design methodology of ship forms and layout design principles Discusses modern concepts of safety of marine vehicles and use of alternate fuels for sustainability Introduces the design for production aspects in marine product development Covers climate change effects on marine environment Explores XR and Digital Twin concept applicability in the ship design process This book is aimed at students and design professionals in the field of shipping, shipbuilding and offshore engineering.