A brief overview of the seakeeping criteria and the results of checking the satisfaction of some of them by the projects of the vessels of JSC CMDB ALMAZ
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Abstract
The operation of the vessel involves managing the influence of various external forces, including sea waves, that lead to ship motions. The safety of such operation is ensured by meeting special requirements or requirements of classification societies. At the same time, their full implementation does not guarantee acceptable living conditions for crew members or passengers on board in view of motions. For this purpose, in the second half of the 20th century, studies were initiated aimed at determining the limit values of certain parameters of ship motions, exceeding which reduces the efficiency of the crew, including those leading to motion sickness. The results of the research made it possible to develop a set of so-called seakeeping criteria to be included in relevant specialized standards. NORDFORSK, NATO STANAG 4154 and USCGC are the most widely used. Despite the significant human influence on the efficiency of ship operation, the application of seakeeping criteria in the design of ships in Russian practice is very limited. This article provides a brief overview of the formation of seakeeping criteria and relevant standards, as well as the results of applying some of them to the vessels, designed by JSC CMDB Almaz.
About the Authors
N. Yu. Chasovnikov
St. Petersburg State Technical Marine University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
PhD, Associate Professor
190121, St. Petersburg, Lotsmanskaya ul., 3
M. O. Frank
JSC Central Marine Design Bureau Almaz
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
2 cat. Design Engineer
196128, St. Petersburg, Varshavskaya ul., 50
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Chasovnikov N.Yu., Frank M.O. A brief overview of the seakeeping criteria and the results of checking the satisfaction of some of them by the projects of the vessels of JSC CMDB ALMAZ. Research Bulletin by Russian Maritime Register of Shipping. 2025;(79):52-61. (In Russ.) EDN: HVQQRH
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