OVERVIEW

The course deals with the problem of ship controllability.

The different approaches for the assessment of ship manoeuvrability characteristics will be covered, introducing the basic equation of motion and considering experimental and numerical approaches.

Current IMO requirements will be presented, together with the standard manoeuvres adopted for the assessment of ship manoeuvrability.

AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Definition of the basic motion equations and of the hydrodynamic characteristics which affect the ship behaviour in terms of manoeuvrability.

TEACHING METHODS

Theory and classwork.

During classwork a simplified manoeuvrability simulator will be developed (in Excel and successively in Simulink)

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

Governing equations

Straight line / Directional / Positional stability

Manoeuvring characteristics and standard manoeuvres

Existing rules

     IMO (requirements, Pilot card, Wheelhouse poster, Manoeuvring booklet)

     NATO (ANEP – STANAG) - RINAMIL

Model tests

    Free running model tests

    Captive model tests

Non linear equations

     SNAME Model

     MMG Model

     Regressions

Steering devices

           Rudder (open water)

           Rudder (interaction effects)     

           Rudder design

           Alternative (active) steering devices (Azipod, WJ, etc)

Appendages effects

System Identification

Speed variation

Slow speed manoeuvrability

Manoeuvrability in shallow and restricted waters
 

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

Notes of the lecturer

Principles of Naval Architecture (PNA) Vol.3

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

Exam Board

MICHELE VIVIANI (President)

MARCO FERRANDO

PAOLA GUALENI

CARLO PODENZANA BONVINO

LESSONS

LESSONS START

As indicated in official timetable

Class schedule

SHIP CONTROLLABILITY

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

The student will be evaluated by means of an oral examination on all the course program. There are three exams in summer (June, July, September) and two in winter (January and February), plus some additional exams during year to be agreed with the professor.

The exam will regard coursework had during the lectures and theory (usually two questions).

ASSESSMENT METHODS

The oral exam will consist in the verification of coursework carried out during lectures and in the verification of the level of knowledge gained by the student. The oral exam moreover will allow to evaluate the communicating skills of the student.

Exam schedule

FURTHER INFORMATION

The students have to sign up for the exams via the online website.