Modular Layout Design of Electric Catamaran Ferries for Inland Waterways Using Python

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10.2991/978-94-6463-922-3_4How to use a DOI?

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electric catamaran ferries design; TKinter python; canvas

Abstract

The design of passenger ferries operating in inland waterways necessitates a meticulous approach to spatial planning, modular integration, and functional optimization to achieve safety, efficiency, and passenger comfort. This study presents the development of a Python-based graphical user interface (GUI) application, implemented using the Tkinter library, for the conceptual and preliminary layout design of an electric catamaran ferry. The proposed system facilitates the interactive configuration and visualization of the vessel’s primary modules Aft Section, Passenger Area, and Fore-End each encompassing critical subsystems such as the diesel generator (DG) room, crew quarters, cafeteria, toilets, and pantry. The application employs parameterized input controls and scale-accurate rendering algorithms to ensure dimensional precision and design consistency. Key functionalities, including automated layout generation, real-time canvas updates, and design reset features, enable dynamic assessment of spatial arrangements and support iterative refinement during the early design process. By enabling rapid evaluation of multiple design configurations, the system promotes efficiency and enhances decision-making in layout optimization. In aligning with the emerging paradigm of sustainable maritime transport, the focus on an electric catamaran underscores the relevance of environmentally responsible vessel design. The developed tool thus provides a computational framework that integrates engineering accuracy with design interactivity, supporting marine engineers and naval architects in the modular configuration of space-efficient and sustainable ferry systems tailored for riverine transport environments.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - C. V. Anagha
AU  - Muhammed Sahid
AU  - Harikrishnan Usha Ratnakaran
AU  - Aswathi A. Narayanan
PY  - 2025
DA  - 2025/12/25
TI  - Modular Layout Design of Electric Catamaran Ferries for Inland Waterways Using Python
BT  - Proceedings of the International Conference Recent Advances in Materials, Processes and Technology for Sustainability (RAMPTS 2025)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 27
EP  - 48
SN  - 2590-3217
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-94-6463-922-3_4
DO  - 10.2991/978-94-6463-922-3_4
ID  - Anagha2025
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