Overall Course Objectives

• On completion of this course, students should be knowledgeable about the principle structure of
a ship & the proper names of the various parts. The course provides students with the ability of
intelligent observation during the ordinary course of their work & could make adequate reports
describing the location & nature of faults or minor damage discovered.
 Overall Course Objectives
• On completion of this course, students should be knowledgeable about the principle structure of
a ship & the proper names of the various parts. The course provides students with the ability of
intelligent observation during the ordinary course of their work & could make adequate reports
describing the location & nature of faults or minor damage discovered.
 Course content
Lect. # Topic Hrs# Theoretical Practical

Introduction to ship construction & understanding  

1 2 2
Engineering Drawing.
1 Introduction to marine engineering. 2 2 
2 Measurements and Basic definitions 2 2  
2 Engine power transmission system 2  2
3 Hull Structure 2 2  
3 Classification of heat engines 2  2
4 Keels and Bulkheads 2 2  
4 Description of auxiliary machinery 2  2
5 Forward end and aft-end construction 2 2  
5 Marine steam power plant 2  2
6 Shell plating and Framing and Beams 2 2  
6 The main types of boilers 2  2
7 7thweek Assessment 2 2  
7 7thweek Assessment 2  2
8 Ship’s cross section (1) 2 2  
8 Marine diesel engines 2  2
9 Ship’s cross section (2) 2 2  
9 Main types of pumps (positive dynamic pumps) 2  2
10 Stresses (1) 2 2  
10 Main types of pumps (Rotor dynamic pumps) 2  2
11 Stresses (2) 2 2  
11 Steering gear 2  2
12 12th week assessment 2 2  
12 12th week assessment 2  2
13 The rudders 2 2  
13 Prevention of pollution (oily water separator) 2  2
14 Ship water-tightness 2 2  
14 Refrigeration plants 2  2
15 Load Lines convention and IACS 2 2  
15 General Revisions 2 2
16 Final assessment
 Grading Method

7th Week Assessment Written Exam 30 Marks

12th week exam Written Exam  20 Marks

Class Activities Participation - Quiz 10 Marks

Final Examination Written Exam 40 Marks

    Total 100%

*Assessment criteria shall meet the standards of the STCW 78 convention "as amended"; and in the light of the related
IMO model courses

List of References
Course Notes
Description : Lecturer Notes
Essential Books

 D.J Eyres & G.J BRUCE, Ship construction, 7th edition, or resent edition, London, Elseveir LTD.
ISBN(978-0-08-097239-8)
Description :
  William Embleton, O.B.E., and Thomas D. Morton "Reeds' " Engineering knowledge,
instruments and control systems for deck officers " Thomas Reed Publications – recent edition .

Recommended Books

 Merchant Ship Construction by D. Taylor

 Kemp, John Frederick, Ship construction sketches and notes, 2nd Ed, Oxford 1997, Butterworth-
einemann.
Description :
 L.jackson and T.D. Morton,Genral engineering knowledge for marine engineers , Last ed. 1998,
Tomas Reed publications ltd ,[ISPN-0-947-637-76-1]
 Jackson, land Morton T.D, “General engineering knowledge for marine engineers.

Others (websites, e-books, … etc)

 International convention on standards of training, certification and watch keeping for seafarers (STCW), with
amendments
 International convention for safety of life at sea (SOLAS), with amendments
 http://www.imo.org/en/pages/default.aspx
Ship Definition

A ship is a large watercraft that travels the world's oceans and other

sufficiently deep waterways, carrying passengers or goods, or in
support of specialized missions, such as defense, research and
fishing. Historically.

Ships are generally distinguished from boats, based on size, shape,

load capacity, and tradition.
 Purpose Of Building the ship

The economic factor is of prime importance in designing a merchant

ship. An owner requires a ship which will give him the best possible
returns for his initial investment and running costs. This means that the
final design should be arrived at taking into account not only present
economic considerations, but also those likely to develop within the life
of the ship.

With the aid of computers it is possible to make a study of a large

number of varying design parameters and to arrive at a ship design
which is not only technically feasible but, more importantly, is the most
economically efficient
.
Ship types
 High speed Craft
1) Multi Hulls including wave piercers
 High speed Craft
2) Small waterplane area, Twin-Hull (SWATH)
 High speed Craft
3) Surface effect ship and Hovercraft
 High speed Craft
4) Hydrofoil
 High speed Craft
5) Wing in ground effect craft
 Offshore oil vessels
1) Supply ship
 Offshore oil vessels
2) Pipe layers
 Offshore oil vessels
3) Barge
 Offshore oil vessels
3-a) Crane barges
 Offshore oil vessels
3-b)Accommodation barges
 Offshore oil vessels
4) Semi-submersible drill rigs
 Offshore oil vessels
5) Drill ship
 Off shore oil vessels
6) Production platforms
 Offshore oil vessels
7) Floating storage unit (FSU)
 Off shore oil vessels
8) Floating production and storage unit (FPSO)
 Fishing vessels
1) Trawlers purse seiners
 Fishing vessels
2) Factory ships
 Harbor/ocean work craft
1) Cable layers
 Harbor/ocean work craft
2) Tugs
 Harbor/ocean work craft
3) Dredgers
 Harbor/ocean work craft
4) Salvage/buoy vessels
 Harbor/ocean work craft
5) Tenders
 Harbor/ocean work craft
6) Pilot craft
 Harbor/ocean work craft
7) Floating dry docks
 Harbor/ocean work craft
8) Floating cranes
 Harbor/ocean work craft
9) Lightships
 Dry cargo ships
1) Tramps
 Dry cargo ships
2) Bulk carriers
 Dry cargo ships
3) Cargo liner
 Dry cargo ships
4) Container vessels
 Dry cargo ships
5) barge carrier
 Dry cargo ships
6) Ro-Ro Ship
 Dry cargo ships
7) Refrigerated cargo ships
 Dry cargo ships
8) Timber carriers
 Dry cargo ships
9) Livestock carriers
 Dry cargo ships
10) Car carriers
 Liquid cargo ships
1) Oil tankers
 Liquid cargo ships
2) Liquefied gas carriers
 Liquid cargo ships
3) Chemical carriers
 Passenger ships
1) Liner Passenger ships
 Passenger ships
2) Cruise ships
 Passenger ships
3) Emigrant and pilgrim ships (STP’s)
 Passenger ships
4) Cross-Channel ferries
 Passenger ships
5) Coastal ferries
 Passenger ships
6) Harbour ferries
Submersibles
Warships
The normal view of any object appears to eyes in 3 D mode, so we can clearly
identify the object visually. But this is not the case when making an
Engineering drawing.

From upwards looking down called PLAN view.

From side representing the length of the object called ELEVATION view or
profile .
From the interior breadth side called SIDE view or cross section
 Plan view

Side view

Elevation view
The elementary components for building a Steel ship is
the steel, which in fact A range of steel sections are rolled
hot from the alloys. The more common types associated
with shipbuilding are shown in Figures below. It is
preferable to limit the sections required for shipbuilding to
those readily available, that is the standard types;
otherwise the steel mill is required to set up rolls for a
small amount of material which is not very economic.
 Flat Plate

L section (Equal sides)

L section (Unequal sides)

T section
 C section (U Channel)

I section (double sided channel)

Offset Bulb