A Study on the Method of Safe Shiphandling in Violently Rough Sea by Typoon or Hurricane

Lee, Chun-Ki

Journal of Navigation and Port Research 2010;34(2):123-129.
Published online March 30, 2010.

A Study on the Method of Safe Shiphandling in Violently Rough Sea by Typoon or Hurricane

Abstract

The object of this study is to develop the method of safe conducting of a vessel through stormy sea when we encounter typoon or hurricane on ocean. The scope of investigation in this paper will be limited to safe maneuvering related only with rolling motions of a vessel. The processes of investigations are as follows; Firstly, we decide a CPA(Closest Point of Approach) with the center of the storm and decide significant wave height(h1/3) by SMB method and then calculate wave height of the highest of 1000 waves(H1/1000) and other data. Secondly, we make mathematical model of rolling motions of the vessel on the stormy sea and calculate the biggest rolling angle of the vessel and etc. Thirdly, we decide the most safe maneuvering method to ride out the stormy sea. By the above mentioned method we are able to calculate the status of the stormy sea and ships motions to be encountered and ride out safely through violently rough sea.

Key Words: safe maneuvering;rolling motion;rough sea;CPA;actual experiences