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Title: Fuel conservation in ship operations. Technical report. [Merchant or cargo ships]

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:7193864

A study of ways to reduce fuel consumption by both short- and long-term changes in operational practices was made, using two typical North Atlantic container fleets as models. Fuel saving strategies are evaluated, all involving reductions in ship speed. (GRA)

Research Organization:
Webb Inst. of Naval Architecture, Glen Cove, N.Y. (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
MA-2-4214
OSTI ID:
7193864
Report Number(s):
COM-75-10466
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English