Shallow Water Hull Design for the Bay of Bengal

Abstract

Bangladesh is considered one of the most suitable regions for fisheries in the world, with the world’s largest flooded wetland and the third largest aquatic biodiversity in Asia after China and India. Its coastal area is heavily used for fishing and other economic purposes. But due to the gradual adverse effects of global warming, living conditions of the people of this region is gradually affected. One of the problems is the shallow waterways. Navigational waterways have been shrinking day by day. A rapid buildup of soil sediments has narrowed different parts of the bay leading to the fishing grounds. In recent years, heavy fishing boats have been suffering the most. This thesis deals with coastal fishing boat problems and tries to find new ideas that can come up with potential and realistic solutions. This study also briefly highlights the evolution of the structure and design of diverse fishing boats and their perspectives. The ideas for new structure and design of the boats in the Bay of Bengal demands an innovative approach for wider research on the subject in order to make the coastal fishing boat most suitable in the adverse situation. With the outcome of successful research, we would be able to facilitate better lives for the underprivileged fishing community of coastal Bangladesh.