The objective of the ship design synthesis procec ess is to derive a ship’s physical and performance characteriisstics based on mission requirements and selected technology aannd configuration options. To accomplish this objective an effectc itive compromise must be achieved between the many competiinng requirements and constraints that form the available desisign space. The engineering disciplines that are addressed dururing the design synthesis process include; mission systemms and cargo requirements, hull form geometry, hull subdiviv sision, deckhouse geometry and subdivision, structures, appenddaages, resistance, propulsors, machinery arrangements, weight es st itimates, required arrangeable area and volume, intact stability andd seakeeping.