Answer to Question #56811 in Economics for George

Question

Explain what the principles are that define the design of a ship

Answer 1

Among the principles, which determine ship design are economic, social and environmental. In particular:
- functions of the ship under design;
- degradation of the future ship structure due to corrosion, wear, fatigue or increased fuel consumption due to fouling;
- shipboard habitability affected by noise, vibrations and noxious emissions (human);
- pollutants to the environment due to use of anti-fouling paints or emissions.