REDUCED DRAUGHT AT SEA: ITS PROBLEMS

At reduced draught a ship gains speed. Trouble may arise however: primarily in rough water in connection with slamming, racing and manoeuvring, and secondarily in a calm sea in connection with vibrations. A criterion is suggested insuring course keeping capability in a strong wind.

• Corporate Authors:

  North East Coast Inst of Engineers & Shipbuilders

  Bolbec Hall, Westgate Road
  Newcastle upon Tyne,   England 
• Authors:
  • Aertssen, G
• Publication Date: 1977-3

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: p. 97-104
• Serial:
  • North East Coast Inst of Eng & Shipbuilders Trans
  • Volume: 93
  • Issue Number: 4
  • Publisher: North East Coast Inst of Engineers & Shipbuilders

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Ballast (Railroads); Maneuverability; Pitch (Dynamics); Ship pilotage; Slamming
• Old TRIS Terms: Ballast condition; Course keeping qualities
• Subject Areas: Marine Transportation; Railroads; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00153187
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: North East Coast Institution of Eng & Shipbuilders
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: May 11 1977 12:00AM