New Acoustic Manual for Ships and Platforms

Rockwool Marine & Offshore introduces a new Acoustic Manual focusing on sound and noise reduction on-board ships and platforms. It contains descriptions and recommendations of different Rockwool solutions related to different areas on board the ship, together with updated sound measurements of typical products and constructions. Additionally, you will find general theory about sound, noise and reduction as well as rules and regulations. Furthermore, the site includes a dictionary where you will be able to find explanations to technical words and phrases.

During the recent years, there has been an increased focus on comfort onboard ships and platforms. In that connection higher and higher demands to sounds and noise control appear. To meet the increasing focus on this specific area Rockwool Marine & Offshore introduces a new Acoustic Manual focusing on sound and noise reduction. The manual gives a broad introduction to this area and includes the following sections:

• Introduction to general sound theory
• Description of existing regulations
• Recommendations on choosing solutions
• Updated sound measurements A free copy can be obtained from Rockwool Marine & Offshore.