CFD analysis of container ship manoeuvring performance under different trim conditions

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Yun, Haechan and Choi, Wooseok and Min, Gyeongseo and Do, Younguk and Kim, Kangmin and Kim, Daejeong and Dai, Saishuai and Tezdogan, Tahsin and Song, Soonseok (2025) CFD analysis of container ship manoeuvring performance under different trim conditions. Ocean Engineering, 341. 122489. ISSN 0029-8018 (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.oceaneng.2025.122489)

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Abstract

Containerships often operate under various trim conditions, where the ship's bow or stern is inclined due to differing loading conditions. These trim conditions can significantly affect not only the ship's resistance and propulsion performances but also its manoeuvrability. This study investigates the impact of trim variations on the manoeuvring performance of the KRISO Container Ship (KCS) using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD). Free-running CFD simulations were performed under different trim conditions, ranging from −3° to +2°. The results demonstrate how trim conditions influence the turning and zigzag manoeuvre characteristics of the vessel, highlighting their impact on ship manoeuvrability.

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Yun, Haechan, Choi, Wooseok, Min, Gyeongseo, Do, Younguk, Kim, Kangmin, Kim, Daejeong, Dai, Saishuai ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9666-6346, Tezdogan, Tahsin and Song, Soonseok;
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