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[[Image:FS Mistral 04.jpg|thumb|Arrival of the forward part of the helicopter carrier ''[[Mistral (L9013)|Mistral]]'' in Brest prior to assembly by a method akin to jumboisation, 19 July 2004]] |
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'''Jumboisation''' is a technique in shipbuilding consisting of enlarging a ship by adding an entire section to it. By contrast with refitting or installation of equipment, jumboisation is a long and complex endeavour which can require a specialised shipyard. |
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Enlarging a ship by jumboisation allows an increase in her value without needing to purchase or build an entirely new ship. This technique has been used on cruise ships and tankers, as well as smaller vessels like sailing or fishing ships<ref>[http://www.saillard-guy.com/index.php?page=autres Guy Saillard]</ref>. |
Enlarging a ship by jumboisation allows an increase in her value without needing to purchase or build an entirely new ship. This technique has been used on cruise ships and tankers, as well as smaller vessels like sailing or fishing ships<ref>[http://www.saillard-guy.com/index.php?page=autres Guy Saillard]</ref>. |
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Revision as of 13:30, 25 July 2008
Enlarging a ship by jumboisation allows an increase in her value without needing to purchase or build an entirely new ship. This technique has been used on cruise ships and tankers, as well as smaller vessels like sailing or fishing ships[1].
Methods
Large ships often have a long mid-section with a uniform profile. In such cases, the ship is cut in two pieces and an additional section is inserted in between. This operation must be performed in a drydock.
On large ships, the additional sections are typically 20 to 30 metres long, consisting of an oil tank, a cargo ship hold, or a group of cabins, depending on the type of ship. The tanker Knock Nevis became the largest ship in the world after her jumboisation.
Smaller ships are usually jumboised by replacing the entire bow or stern section of the ship. This is done because the shape of their hull is usually incompatible with the previous method.
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External links
- Jumboisation/Body Swapping at Keppel Shipyard