MMO5009 Maritime Operations

Contents and structure

Introduction

• Aspects of shipping operations with emphasis on the Arctic
• Example of an advanced maritime operation

Dynamic Motions of Ships

• Kinematics and dynamics of ocean waves
• Natural frequencies and frequency of encounter
• Wave-induced motions
• Risk of resonance and minimization of ship motions

Under-keel Clearance Management in Shallow Waters and Channels

• Signs of shallow water entrance
• Parameters affecting the under-keel clearance (UKC)
• Hydrodynamic interaction with bottom topography
• Examples of actual UKC calculations by simulation software

Collision Avoidance at Sea

• The effect of speed - aspect ratio for high speed craft navigation
• Time to - and distance at - closest point of approach
• Collision risk assessment in true motion to multiple targets
• Target selection procedure in congested waterways

Ship Weather Routing

• Optimization criteria
• Principle of the isochrone method to solve the optimization problem

Case Studies of Various Maritime Operations by application of Orcaflex

Demonstration of Maritime Operation(s) on Full-mission Bridge Simulator

Learning Outcome

Knowledge:

The student:

• Knows the principles of maritime operations with emphasis on how the environment affects the operations.
• Has thorough understanding of the key environmental factors affecting the performance of maritime operations.
• Knows the fundamental hydrodynamics as a theoretical basis for ship dynamic motions.
• Has advanced knowledge in collision and grounding avoidance at sea.
• Knows the principles of ship weather routing.

Skills:

The student:

• Is able to use appropriate analytical approaches to perform assessment of maritime operations.
• Is able to understand limitations in modelling and simulation of maritime operations.
• Is able to propose and evaluate solutions for planning of effective operations.

General Qualifications:

The student:

• Is able to work in project teams of maritime operations, including international and interdisciplinary project teams.
• Has the foundation to acquire new and more advanced knowledge related to work tasks and operations within the maritime field.
• Can contribute in discussions regarding relevant maritime operations.

Entry requirements

None.

Recommended previous knowledge

MMO5003 Modern ship design: Safety, limitations and hazards or equivalent.

Teaching methods

Lectures, group-work, self-studies, possible simulator demonstrations.

Compulsory learning activities

1. One presentation.

2. Several peer assessments of the presentations of other students.

Assessment

Individual written assignment (50 %).

Oral examination of 45 minutes, where presentation of the written assignment lasts 15 minutes (50 %).

Grading scale: A-F

Examination support material

All supporting materials allowed.

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