THRUSTER NOISE SPOTLIGHTED BY SMALLER CRUISE SHIPS

摘要

Thrusters can be a source of noise and vibration onboard ships. Rapid expansion of expedition cruise fleets in the past few years has brought this matter to the spotlight as these vessels are much smaller than most mainstream ships, yet they cater largely for the upper end of the market. There are ways to tackle the problem, but some of them affect the wider design of the vessel.