Design methodology for small passenger ships on the example of the ferryboat Motława 2 driven by hybrid propulsion system

Dynamic development in practically all fields of science and engineering has not passed over shipbuilding . In last years, engineers got to their use computer software which makes it possible to perform strength and hydrodynamic calculations as well as to visualize design projects in 3 D space [1-4]. At their disposal they have full spectrum of modern solutions associated with the use of advanced materials and technologies [5-7]. More and more attention is also paid to impact onto the natural environment [8,9]. Every new object must influence the environment as low as possible, beginning from building phase through its service life up to final utilization – such approach is called „green-shipping”. However , not only practical reasons are important . Clients , i.e. ship owners and passengers of ships paid more and more attention to image of floating units. During decision taking on that from whom a transport service has to be ordered , the most modern ships of an attractive image matching with place and time, are often taken into consideration. Such situation has become a basis for an idea of working out a concept of a new ferryboat for National Maritime Museum. As the ferry has to navigate in „the heart of the town”, then , apart from strictly marine and engineering aspects , an important factor of its designing is its expected image - a set of significant meanings and emotions written in architecture language. The new ferryboat , like its historical predecessors , will never leave urban water routes.