"University of Genova”
DEPARTMENT OF NAVAL ARCHITECTURE
Via Montallegro n.1
16 145 Genova
Italy
Contacts: Prof D.Boote, Prof .M.Ferrando
The courses will be organised in La Spezia (University of Genoa, Italy).
Modules (10 Credits):
1. DESIGN OF MOTOR YACHTS (Credit: 5)
2. DESIGN OF SAILING YACHTS (Credit: 5)
PRESENTATION UNIVERSITY of GENOVA and POLO UNIVERSITARIO di La SPEZIA
University of Genoa is a State University with 37000 students which includes a Faculty of Engineering with 4500 students. Within the faculty of Engineering there is the Department of Naval Architecture, the old “Naval School”, founded in 1870 by the Royal Italian Navy, from which the Faculty of Engineering of Genoa was then established.
In 1990 the Faculty of Engineering and the Faculty of Architecture founded the first Italian School for Pleasure Craft Design. Configured as University Diploma School was the first core of the University of Genoa detachment at La Spezia.
The school was supported by the joined engagement of “Comune of La Spezia”, Provincial Administration, Chamber of Commerce, Industrial Association and Fondazione della Cassa di Risparmio of La Spezia. Later the supporting group set up the Promostudy Company. Promostudi – Polo Universitario della Spezia, born in 2002, as meaningful example of public-private mixed reality, aiming to create in La Spezia an University reality which would qualify itself at the excellence level with respect to the economic and production requirement of the territory.
In few years of activity, Polo Universitario della Spezia was distinguished for a significant growth, becoming an attraction and reference point for a high number of students coming from the whole national territory and from abroad as well. A particular attention is given to the development and implementation of research projects achieved in cooperation with important local industries working in the naval and nautical field.
In 2000 the Italian University reformed and the School of La Spezia became a first level degree course in “Naval Architecture for Pleasure Craft”. In the academic year 2005/06, the University of Genoa started the “Naval Architecture for Pleasure Craft Second Level Degree”.
NAVAL ARCHITECTURE FOR PLEASURE CRAFT
First Degree – 3 years full time – Polo Universitario di La Spezia
Course description
The professional tasks of the pleasure craft engineer require a cultural and technical knowledge that involves several and different fields. The courses that are offered include both some basic topics in common with other similar courses of study in engineering field and some specific topics for nautical and naval applications as described in the following main groups:
Naval Architecture dealing with hydrostatics (hull geometry, buoyancy and stability) and hydrodynamics (ship resistance, propulsion and seakeeping).
Ship Structures, focused on the structural definition of the hull (loads, structural dimensioning and strength) and production methodologies;
Plants and Services onboard ships including the propulsion plant (engine, shaft lines, propulsors), the hull service plants and the ship specific and auxiliary plants;
Composition and Design dealing with the criteria for space distribution on board, ergonomics and aesthetics of the boat from a general point of view and with special care for each element or detail.
The last group originates from specific demand from the nautical environment which is very customer oriented in the choice of boat outfitting. That is why Design is not included among the “Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering” units, but it is a unique feature characterising the Pleasure Craft and Nautical Engineering Degree Courses.
NAVAL ARCHITECTURE FOR PLEASURE CRAFT
First Degree – 3 years full time – Polo Universitario di La Spezia
Course description
The professional tasks of the pleasure craft engineer require a cultural and technical knowledge that involves several and different fields. The courses that are offered include both some basic topics in common with other similar courses of study in engineering field and some specific topics for nautical and naval applications as described in the following main groups:
Naval Architecture dealing with hydrostatics (hull geometry, buoyancy and stability) and hydrodynamics (ship resistance, propulsion and seakeeping).
Ship Structures, focused on the structural definition of the hull (loads, structural dimensioning and strength) and production methodologies;
Plants and Services onboard ships including the propulsion plant (engine, shaft lines, propulsors), the hull service plants and the ship specific and auxiliary plants;
Composition and Design dealing with the criteria for space distribution on board, ergonomics and aesthetics of the boat from a general point of view and with special care for each element or detail.
The last group originates from specific demand from the nautical environment which is very customer oriented in the choice of boat outfitting. That is why Design is not included among the “Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering” units, but it is a unique feature characterising the Pleasure Craft and Nautical Engineering Degree Courses.
NAVAL ARCHITECTURE FOR PLEASURE CRAFT
Second Degree – 2 years full time – Polo Universitario di La Spezia
Course Description
The Post-graduated Nautical Engineer must be able to deal with the theoretical and scientific topics of all basic sciences being able to understand and describe nautical engineering complex matters requiring an inter-disciplinary approach. Students will be able also to conceal, plan and manage innovative systems, processes and services as well as extremely complex trials.
EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL PROJECTS (GENOA)
Here are some examples of typical final projects that a student can perform in LA SPEZIA in the field of “Sailing Yacht and Motor Yacht”.
Design oriented Projects:
- Preliminary design of a 50 feet Fly bridge Yacht
- Design of a 26 feet Day Cruiser
- Design of a 65 feet Motor Yacht with Fly bridge
- Design of a 31 feet Sailing Yacht IRC Class
- Design of a 100 feet Sport Fisherman
- Design of a Sailing Yacht ORC 33
- Refitting and restyling of a 30 feet wooden Sailing Yacht
- Sphera 50: 50 feet Motor Yacht with hard top
Analysis oriented Projects:
- FEM Analysis of a 30 feet Light Alloy Catamaran
- Numerical evaluation of 50 feet Motor Yacht Performances
- CFD analysis of motor yacht hulls: problems and solutions
- Mast Behaviour Analysis by ANSYS FEM code
- Design of a 50 meters Super Yacht
- FEM Analysis of an ancient Wooden Ship for repair purposes
- Structural Design of a very light sandwich sailing boat
- Hull shape optimisation of a 60 feet sailing yacht by CFD approach
EXAMPLES OF INTERNSHIP - PROPOSED BY UNIGE
Examples of typical :
Perini Navi, Viareggio - Italy
Intermarine S.p.A., Sarzana (La Spezia) - Italy
Azimut - Benetti S.p.A., Livorno - Italy