Ship concept design

This paper discusses different complexity drivers and complexity aspects in the conceptual design of cruise-exploration ships. Five main aspects of complexity from a system engineering standpoint are reviewed, including: structural, behavioral, contextual, temporal and perceptual aspects. Further, we propose a link between the challenges of the conceptual design of cruise-exploration ships a each of these five complexity factors. It is discussed and argued how different complexity elements within conceptual design of cruise ships influence the three vessel design perspectives: A: Design for Efficiency, B: Design for Effectiveness, as well as C: Design for Efficacy. Some of the factors studied include: vessel economics measures considering price per passenger rates, vessel capital expenses and costs (CAPEX), operational expenses and costs (OPEX) and specific voyage related costs (VOYEX) beside other ship performance measure of merits in terms of safety, operability, comfort and luxury level, survivability in intact and damage condition and environmental footprint.