MOTION COMPENSATION AND TOWING IN ROUGH SEAS

Alternative approaches to the rough sea cable tensioning problem are reviewed. These include existing methods using elastic or sagging cables, shock absorbers, and active or passive constant tension devices. A new development in controlled tension winches using a passive principle is introduced. Applications to towboat operations are discussed, and some preliminary conclusions are drawn regarding the future evolution of cable towing systems.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Contained in Proceedings of the 1st North American Tug Convention, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The 26 papers are available for $30.00.
• Corporate Authors:

  North American Tug Convention (1st)

  36/37 Cock Lane
  London EC1A 9BY,   England 
• Authors:
  • Keefer, B G
• Publication Date: 1973-5

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: p. 135-143
• Serial:
  • Publication of: North American Tug Convention (1st)
  • Publisher: North American Tug Convention (1st)

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bridge cables; Cables; Dynamics; Ship motion; Tensioning; Towing devices
• Old TRIS Terms: Cable dynamics; Towing cables
• Subject Areas: Marine Transportation; Operations and Traffic Management; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00051851
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Ship and Boat International
• Report/Paper Numbers: Proceeding
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Mar 25 1974 12:00AM