Marine Diesel Application Impediments - An Assessment of Shipowner Opinion

摘要

This report, based on interviews with representatives of some twenty shipowners and operators, identifies and analyzes problem areas in the wider application of diesel propulsion for U.S. flag ocean going cargo vessels. Factors discussed with the shipowners relate to shipyards, engine builders, cost assessment, fuel quality, power requirements, maintenance practices, reliability, automation, noise and vibration, auxiliary machinery and personnel. The report is intended as the first phase of a larger study.