Research on key dimensions of seaworthy ro-ro passenger ship types for large-scale ships in Bohai Bay
The rational expansion of passenger ro-ro transport ships in the Bohai Bay requires scientific guidance,ensuring the coordinated development and safety of cross-sea transportation.This study aims to clarify the development process of large-scale passenger ro-ro ships,considering market demand,enterprise operations,industry management,and other factors influencing supply and demand.Additionally,it systematically examines the layout characteristics of passenger ro-ro transportation routes and ports,as well as analyzes the structural distribution of passenger ro-ro enterprises and ships'transport capacity.Furthermore,it identifies the demand orientation for the integrated development of ships,ports,and shipping.The calculation method of navigation infrastructure dimensions in the overall design specification for seaports is referenced,and a reverse engineering approach is employed to derive the calculation formula of ship type.By matching and adjusting the theoretical results and consolidating the values,four large-scale standard ship types for ro-ro passenger ships in the Bohai Bay are proposed,including their main parameters such as overall length,molded width,full load draft,and gross tonnage.Finally,the applicability of the proposed large-scale ship types for 30 ro-ro passenger berths in the Bohai Bay is evaluated,providing technical support for guiding the standardization and serialization development of new interprovincial ro-ro passenger ships in the region,and enhancing the safety and security of ships'port operations and seaworthiness.