Manoeuvring behaviour of ships in extreme astern seas

Ayaz, Z. and Vassalos, D. and Spyrou, K. (2006) Manoeuvring behaviour of ships in extreme astern seas. Ocean Engineering, 33 (17-18). pp. 2381-2434. ISSN 0029-8018 (http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.oceaneng.2005.10.023)

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Abstract

In an attempt to contribute to efforts for a robust and effective numerical tool addressing ship motion in astern seas, this paper presents the development of a coupled non-linear 6-DOF model with frequency dependent coefficients, incorporating memory effects and random waves. A new axes system that allows straightforward combination between seakeeping and manoeuvring, whilst accounting for extreme motions, is proposed. Validation of the numerical model with the results of benchmark tests commissioned by ITTCs Specialist Group on Stability demonstrated qualitative, yet not fully satisfactory agreement between numerical and experimental results in line with other predictive tools. The numerical results indicate that the inclusion of frequency coefficients definitely affects the accuracy of the predictions. In order to enhance further the numerical model and obtain useful information on motion coupling, extensive captive and free running model tests were carried out. Good agreement with the experimental results was achieved. These studies provide convincing evidence of the capability of the developed numerical model to predict the dangerous conditions that a ship could encounter in extreme astern seas. As a result, it could offer new insights towards establishing relationships linking ship behaviour to design, environmental and operational parameters.

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Ayaz, Z., Vassalos, D. ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0929-6173 and Spyrou, K.;
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