Dynamic Performance of the National Technical University of Athens Double-chine Series Hull Forms in Random Waves

Abstract

A systematic series of double-chine, wide-transom hull forms with warped planing surface has been developed at the Laboratory for Ship & Marine Hydrodynamics (LSMH) of the National Technical University of Athens during the last two decades. The series are suitable for medium and large ships operating at high but preplaning speeds and consist of five hull forms. Two scaled models for each hull form have been constructed and tested in calm water and in waves. In this article, systematic experimental results in random waves are presented.