Effect of Watertight Subdivision on Subdivision Index for Medium Size Ro–Ro Passenger Ferries

Abstract

Ro-pax vessels should fulfil the requirements of the current harmonised SOLAS Convention. The study analyses the effect of various ro-pax vessel subdivision arrangements on the subdivision index. A Polish ferry was chosen as a generic ship to perform the study. For illustration of damage survivability, the attained subdivision index A was calculated for a number of modified configurations. The arrangements included single and double sides above and below the car deck, with and without a double buoyant car deck. The conclusions of the study can be used in the design of new ro-pax vessels.

Keywords

• Vessel's Damage Consequences
• Ro-Ro Passenger Ferries
• SOLAS Convention
• Subdivision Index
• Watertight Subdivision
• Medium Size Ro-Ro
• Car Deck
• Passenger Ferries