MANEUVERING OF TANKERS AT DEEP WATER PORTS

The ability of tankers from 87,000 to 400,000 DWT to safely operate and maneuver at a multi-SPM deep water port (LOOP) under typical wind, waves and current conditions for the port, was studied using simulations of definitive maneuvers and coursekeeping, autopilot controlled simulations of port arrival and departure maneuvers and hands-on, real time simulations of port arrivals and departures by licensed pilots. All ships could operate successfully in a design environment (26 knot wind, 1.5 knot current and 10 foot waves), although the performance of the 87,000 DWT ship is marginal. The particular course chosen for SPM approaches may have a significant effect on safety in the event of a ship casualty.

  • Corporate Authors:

    Hydronautics, Incorporated

    7210 Pindel School Road
    Laurel, MD  United States  20810

    United States Coast Guard

    2100 Second Street, SW
    Washington, DC  United States  20593
  • Authors:
    • Barr, R A
    • Miller, ERJ
    • Lee, F C
    • Ankudinov, V
    • Van Dyke, P
  • Publication Date: 1981-2

Media Info

  • Pagination: 378 p.

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Filing Info

  • Accession Number: 00364920
  • Record Type: Publication
  • Source Agency: National Technical Information Service
  • Report/Paper Numbers: TR-8009-3, CG-D-37-81
  • Contract Numbers: DOT-CG-945927-A
  • Files: NTIS
  • Created Date: Jun 30 2003 12:00AM