MANOEUVRING LARGE SHIPS IN SHALLOW WATER--I

The paper discusses the hydrodynamic forces which act upon a large ship sailing in shallow water. Their effects on the manoeuvrability and control of the ship include a smaller response to a given rudder angle, a shift of the pivoting point aft towards the centre of gravity, a larger turning circle and less reduction in speed when turning. In general a ship becomes more sluggish in shallow water.

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    Royal Institute of Navigation

    1 Kensington Gore
    London,   England 
  • Authors:
    • Hooft, J P
  • Publication Date: 1973-4

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  • Accession Number: 00057100
  • Record Type: Publication
  • Source Agency: Netherlands Ship Model Basin
  • Files: TRIS
  • Created Date: Jul 31 1974 12:00AM