Critical situations at sea require good manoeuvring qualities; it is therefore of paramount importance that every vessel has optimum manoeuvring capabilities fulfilling the general requirements as outlined by IMO as well as specific requirements related to the specific operation of the vessel. In order to evaluate the manoeuvring characteristics model tests can be performed at the early design stage.
Normally the manoeuvring tests are carried out as captive tests in our state of the art Large Amplitude Planar Motion Mechanism (LAPMM). These tests enable a fast and accurate determination of the vessel manoeuvring characteristics utilising the still water model.
Such tests further provide the necessary input for the numerical model description used in the simulator.
Alternatively the manoeuvring tests can be carried out as free sailing tests where the vessel is controlled by an autopilot or with a man in the loop. These tests are either carried out in our own facility (small manoeuvres), or at the facilities of our colleagues around the world.
Vessel types tested in the past include fast patrol vessels, high speed ferries, ferries, luxury yachts, bulk carries, special purpose vessels, tankers, container vessels etc.
We can also perform initial manoeuvring predictions at initial design stage. Please see Numerical services.
For further information please contact:
Christian Schack, MSc, PhD Naval Architect
Head of Department, Hydro & Aerodynamics
+45 72 15 78 05 / crs@force.dk
