Navigational characteristics of Lower Sava: Determining draught and caring capacity of ships

Abstract

This paper presents the procedure for calculation of possible values of draught of ships or barges in pushed convoy while navigating through certain sections of Lower Sava which have characteristic shapes and dimensions. The goals of the paper is to, based on known calculation procedures, determine the value of possible draughts of ships or pushed convoys through this section with restrictions in navigating conditions, or to determine periods of the year when ships or pushed convoys can achieve best results during exploitation.

Keywords

• ship
• barge
• navigation
• water levels
• limited depths
• limited draughts