A STUDY OF MOTION OF SHIPS WITH SEMI-SUBMERGED-BOW IN WAVES

A semi-submerged-bow (SSB) is an effective appendage developed recently to reduce the pitching motion of ships, especially small fast displacement vessels in waves. This paper deals with the principle and computation of the motions of a hull form with SSB in longitudinal waves. Improvements in hydrodynamic calculations are suggested. The numerical results and experimental data confirmed the advantages of SSB in improving the motion performance of small fast vessels in waves.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Shipbuilding of China, n 116, Jan 1992, p 40 [9 p, 8 ref, 3 tab, 9 fig]
• Authors:
  • Huang, D
  • Ai, Z
  • Xing, D
• Publication Date: 1992

Language

• Chinese

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Pitch (Dynamics); Pitch (Dynamics); Semisubmersibles; Ship motion
• Uncontrolled Terms: High speed vessels
• Old TRIS Terms: Semi-submerged
• Subject Areas: Marine Transportation; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00702827
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: British Maritime Technology
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Aug 14 1995 12:00AM