Course detail

Ships and Vessels Design

FSI-QLPAcad. year: 2025/2026

The course is to acquaint students with the basics of building ships and vessels as well as basic concepts and methods of their design. These findings make a necessary foundation for practice in the field of shipbuilding. The course includes the following topics: Shipping and Types of Ships. Basic Parameters and Concepts. Methodology and Process of Ship Designing. Calculation of The Main Dimensions. Technical Vessels (dredgers, tugs, etc.). Hull Shape Designing. Propulsion Designing (motor, propulsive device). General Plan. Marine Equipment and Ancillary Equipment. Ship Ergonomics.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

2

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

Ing. Přemysl Pokorný, Ph.D.

Department

Institute of Automotive Engineering (ÚADI)

Entry knowledge

Before attending this course students are required to master the basics of physics, hydromechanics and parts of machinery and equipment.

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

Credit conditions: Active participation in exercises. Delivery of term essay on the subject in a required range. Essay rating of 50 points at least.

Classification of the student: ECTS
excellent (90-100 points),
very good (80-89 points),
good (70-79 points),
satisfactory (60-69 points),
sufficient (50-59 points),
fail (0-49 points).

Attendance at lectures is recommended, participation in exercises is obligatory. Teaching is being proceeded by weekly plan schedule. Determination of compensation for missed classwork is the responsibility of the exercise manager.

Aims

The aim of the course is to acquaint students with the basics of design ships and other vessels. In particular, the foundations of their design in terms of shape and strength of hull, maneuverability, choosing equipment and marine propulsion. In addition, the course deals with ancillary equipment and ergonomics of the ships.
After graduation from the course students will gain certain knowledge of the basic types of construction of ships and vessels. Furthermore, the student will master basic design skills of the hull, propulsion system and equipment.

Study aids

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Borský, J.: Projektovanie lodí, Bratislava, 2003.
Eyres, J. D.: Ship Construction, Sixth Edition; Butterworth-Heinemann 2007, ISBN 978-0750680707
Tichý, J., Patek, P.:Teória lode, Bratislava, 2006.

Recommended reading

Borský, J.: Projektovanie lodí, Bratislava, 2003.
Eyres, J. D.: Ship Construction, Sixth Edition; Butterworth-Heinemann 2007, ISBN 978-0750680707
Tichý, J., Patek, P.:Teória lode, Bratislava, 2006.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme N-ADI-P Master's 1 year of study, winter semester, elective
    2 year of study, winter semester, elective

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

13 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Ing. Přemysl Pokorný, Ph.D.

Syllabus

1. Shipping and Types of Ships.
2. Basic Parameters and Concepts.
3. Methodology and Process of Ship Designing.
4. Calculation of The Main Dimensions.
5. Technical Vessels (dredgers, tugs, etc.).
6. Hull Shape Designing.
7. Propulsion Designing (motor, propulsive device).
8. General Plan.
9. Mass and gravity calculations (calculation of gravity point, transverse and longitudinal balance).
10. Refinement of the preliminary draft (Stability, ability to shipping).
11. Marine Equipment and Ancillary Equipment (Gearing, belt,...).
12. Marine Equipment and Ancillary Equipment (Lighting, refrigeration,...).
13. Ship Ergonomics.

Exercise

26 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

Ing. Přemysl Pokorný, Ph.D.

Syllabus

1. Hydrostatic patterns of Hull.
2. Terms of buoyancy.
3. The stability of the ship at low angles of inclination.
4. The stability of the ship at large angles of tilt.
5. Ability to resist sinking.
6. Ship strength.
7. Resistance of the ship.
8. Practical method for determining the resistance of ships.
9. Propulsion - the engine.
10. Propulsion - propeller.
11. Fluctuations of the ship.
12. Maneuverability of ships.
13. Excursion.