Abstract
The paper reports on experimental investigations which have been made on four model RO/RO ferries. One of these was based on a 1/100th scale model of the Herald of Free Enterprise. Two of the other models were modified versions of the Herald of Free Enterprise, which were so modified that they did not decrease the efficient concept of the vehicle throughput of a conventional vessel. The tests revealed that the capsize times of these modified RO/RO vessels were increased by 350% for one vessel and 500% for the other vessel. The modified vessels should meet SOLAS 90 + 50 regulations. A fourth model was fitted with two equally spaced transverse bulkheads. This model also had good damage stability characteristics. The paper also summarizes the history of some of the past RO/RO ferry disasters.
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