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During replenishment at sea operations the interaction between the two vessels travelling side by side can cause significant motions in the smaller vessel and affect the relative separation between their replenishment points. A study into these motions has been conducted including theoretical predictions and model experiments. The model tests investigated the influence of supply ship displacement and longitudinal separation on the ships' motions. The data obtained from the experimental study has been used to validate a theoretical ship motion prediction method based on a 3-D zero-speed Green function with a forward speed correction in the frequency domain. The results were also used to estimate the expected extreme roll angle of the receiving vessel, and the relative motion between the vessels, during replenishment at sea operations in a typical irregular seaway. A significant increase in the frigate's roll response was found to occur with an increase of the supply ship displacement, whilst a reduction in motion for the receiving vessel resulted from an increase in longitudinal separation between the vessels. It is proposed that to determine the optimal vessel separation it is vital that the motions of the vessels are not considered in isolation and all motions need to be considered for both vessels simultaneously. ©2010: The Royal Institution of Naval Architects.

Item Type:	Refereed Article
Keywords:	Ship Motions During Replenishment at Sea Operations in Head Seas
Research Division:	Engineering
Research Group:	Maritime Engineering
Research Field:	Ship and Platform Hydrodynamics
Objective Division:	Defence
Objective Group:	Defence
Objective Field:	Navy
Author:	Thomas, G (Professor Giles Thomas)
ID Code:	66872
Year Published:	2010
Deposited By:	NC Maritime Engineering and Hydrodynamics
Deposited On:	2011-02-16
Last Modified:	2012-03-06
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