摘要：This paper presents results of an analysis of the operating and maneuvering parameters (length,width,draft,main propulsion power and maneuvering equipment,and windage area) of the Ro-Pax ferries over 150m in length.The analysis takes into accounts all ferries operating in the Baltic Sea in 2017.The work also includes route analysis of the collected Ro-Pax units.The influence of port infrastructure is also discussed.The mean optimal Baltic Sea Ro-Pax ferry and its parameters for short term and long term forecasts are presented.This paper may be used as a primary guideline for the determining the optimal Ro-Pax ferry dimensions size for the Baltic lines in terms of preliminary ship design.
关键词：Ro-Pax ferry;ship design;ferry traffic;operating parameters;maneuvering parameters;analysis of ship dimensions
