Launching Launching is the most important event during the process of ship construction. Launching means that vessel goes from construction berth into the water.
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Different types of Ship launching methods Traditionally, ship launching in the water is done using four main types of methods. These methods are: Gravitational type launching Floating-out type launching Mechanical Type launching Airbag launching
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Gravitational type launching 1.Longitudinal Oiled Slide-way Launching
The longitudinal oiled slide-way launching is one of
the oldest forms of launching systems. Using this system, the ship slides on a slide-way and under its own weight enters the water. Oil or wax is used to assist in the sliding process. The main advantage of this method is that it uses simple equipment and can be used for vessels with different tonnage and types. However, the coating of oil which is used to slide the ship smoothly can pollute the water. There is also danger of huge pressure on 4 theKumar, Naveen frontSCIpart of the ship during the launch. 5 Naveen Kumar, SCI 2. Longitudinal Steel – Roller Slide-way Launching In this type of ship launching method steel rollers are used instead of oil to reduce friction during sliding.
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7 Naveen Kumar, SCI 3. Side Oiled Slide-way Launching The side oiled slide-way launching system is also one of the most widely used ship launching systems. The slide-way extends into the water and the ship slides into the water using the slide- way. The ship then becomes steady based on its own buoyancy and stability factors. Such launching requires the ship to have great stability and strength.
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Floating-out type launching The floating out type launching is carried out for ships which are built in dry-docks and are launched by filling the dock with water. (Technically this is not a ship launching procedure) The floating-out type launching system is a simple, effective, and safe procedure. This type of method is most widely used by shipbuilders.
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10 Naveen Kumar, SCI Mechanical type launching In this method some mechanical means such as cranes, winches, ship lift etc. equipment is used. That means you need some equipment or machinery to launch the vessel. Mostly this method is used for smaller size vessels.
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12 Naveen Kumar, SCI Air Bags Launching Air bags Launching Launching ships using air bags is an innovative and safe technique to launch ships in water. These airbags are usually cylindrical in shape with hemispherical heads at both ends. They are made of reinforced rubber layers and have high load capacity. This method can easily be used in all types and sizes of vessels.
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14 Naveen Kumar, SCI "Very careful calculations had to be made first of all, to make sure the ship will actually move when you ask it to and then when it's released, it will accelerate at an acceptable speed and not go mad.