1 Introduction -- 2 Basic Acoustic Principles – Noise and Vibration -- 3 Acoustic Criteria -- 4 Noise and Vibration Control Program Plan -- 5 Shipboard Noise and Vibration Sources -- 6 Introduction to Source/Path/Receiver Modeling -- 7 Prediction Modeling Methods -- 8 Airborne Noise and Vibration Control Treatments -- 9 Underwater Acoustics -- 10 Design Guidance, Do’s and Don’ts, and Optimized Solutions -- 11 Unique Acoustic Characteristics of Ships and Their Control -- 12 Cost and Return on Investment (ROI) -- 13 Inspection and Testing -- 14 Operation and Care of Treatments.

This book provides a guide for the marine community to understand and address the noise and vibration environment associated with ships. Controlling noise and vibration in an effective and optimal manner requires a comprehensive understanding of all the ship systems that are involved in achieving a quiet vessel. While there are numerous published articles addressing various components of shipboard noise and vibration, this represents the first comprehensive book on the subject. Beginning from the basic acoustics of noise and vibration, it builds to more complex considerations in undersea sound, ship design, and compliance. The book provides an understanding of the ‘source-path-receiver’ modelling of shipboard noise and vibration. It delivers an overview of how to select and optimize both noise and vibration control treatments along with design guidance and methods to demonstrate compliance with acoustic regulations. It reflects the knowledge gained by the authors consulting over 40 years each on hundreds of vessels, and represents an invaluable resource for ship builders and marine engineers.