Ship Motion

1. General concept of waves experienced in a seaway,
2. Six degrees of freedom,
3. Wave spectral density,
4. Rigid body dynamics of vessels and structures,
5. Ship response to regular and irregular waves,
6. Manoeuvring and control of ship motions,
7. Assessing ship’s performance in a seaway.
8. Cause and methods of reducing each motion of ship;
9. Effect of ship motions on the stability and safety of vessel;
10. Capsizing of ship due to beam seas,
11. Following and quartering seas;