摘要: |
The primary purpose of this report is to identify those vessel types that will be best suited for service in coastal maine waters. The high-speed craft that we are most likely to see operating on coastal Maine waters are standard and hybrid catamaran designs and monohull vessels. Propelled by power trains consisting of gas turbines or diesels coupled with waterjets or surface propellers, these vessels are all capable of producing speeds in the 30-50 knot range. With the use of computer controlled trim tabs these vessels can generate safe and comfortable rides in various sea conditions. These catamarans and monohull vessels require very little infrastructure. Minimally, sufficient draft at various tide conditions and a floating platform at a height close to the vessel's main deck are required. Vessels in the size range that we are likely to see on the Maine coast, that is those capable of carrying 200 to 300 passengers, will have draft requirement less than 10 ft. The floating platform at main deck level affords the passengers easy access to the vessel. |