Subject : High Performance Marine Vehicles

Sub Code : UDNAP15

Topic : CATAMARAN
Year : 4th Year, (B.E NAOE), VII Sem

Prof. MSP RAJU

Naval Architecture and offshore Engineering
AMET UNIVERSITY
 OBJECTIVE
• To understand the features of
– Catamaran
– Principal Dimensions
CATAMARAN
 CATAMARAN
• Reducing wave-making resistance through the use of high L/B ratio and
slenderness for both demihulls so as to minimize required propulsion engine
power output,

• Optimization of the distance between demihulls to minimize wave resistance at

the design service speed to counter the larger longitudinal wetted surface of the
twin hulls compared to a monohull

• Minimizing pitching motions and slamming loads through slenderness and

demihull forward entry geometry combined with active stabilizers

• Optimizing vessel maneuverability using hull separation to minimize appendage

size for propeller-driven vessels and simplify machinery installation where multiple
water jets are sited in each hull by installing steering on one jet only.
CATAMARAN
Westamaran High-speed Catamarans
Fjellstrand High-speed Catamarans
Marinteknik High-speed
Catamarans
Mitsui CP series High-speed
Catamarans, Japan
High-speed Catamarans in the USA
THANK YOU