Course content

General linear dynamic theory,
Wave theory (regular and irregular waves),
Wave loads,
Uncoupled motion in waves,
Motion in irregular waves,
Coupled heave and pitch motion,
Powering in a seaway,
Motion reduction in waves,
Motion criteria, operability estimates,
Non-linearities in wave load estimates,
Station-keeping in waves,
Manoeuvring of ships

Learning outcome

Knowledge:
After completed the course, the student shall know the main principles for analysing a vessels sea-keeping performance and assessing a vessels manoeuvring capabilities.  

Skills:
The student shall be able to perform sea-keeping and manoeuvring analyses of a ship by using a computer program like e.g. SHIPX. The student shall be able to evaluate the results from hydrodynamic analyses and/or model test to an extent where they can contribute to improve the sea-keeping or manoeuvring characteristics of a vessel.  

General Competence:
The student will have a general understanding of the motion of ships at sea and be familiar with the terminology used in relevant academic and professional discussions of sea-keeping or manoeuvring of a vessel.

Learning methods and activities

Teaching methods:
Class room lectures, homework, mandatory assignments and a project report.
3/4 of the assignments and the project report must be accepted.

Compulsory assignments

• Mandatory assignments
• 8 of 11 Assignments
• Project Report

Specific conditions

Recommended previous knowledge

Basic course in marine hydrodynamics.

Required previous knowledge

Bachelor in Naval Architecture or Mechanical Engineering

Course materials

- A.R.J.M. Lloyd. "Seakeeping: Ship behavior in rough weather" (1998)
- J.J. Journee "Offshore hydromechanics", http://shipmotions.nl/DUT/LectureNotes/OffshoreHydromechanics.pdf (2000)
- O.M. Faltinsen; "Sea loads on Ships and Offshore Structures", Cambridge University Press. (1990)