Stability and dynamical effects of water on deck on the survivability of small fishing vessels

Authors

  • Alberto Francescutto
  • Gabriele Bulian
  • Manuel Urcia Larios
  • Maximiliano Arroyo Ulloa

Keywords:

fishing vessels, Stability, Water on deck, Sloshing, Capsizing, Roll motion

Abstract

Starting from the analysis of casualties at sea involving small fishing vessels (Lbp<24 m), the paper presents the results of an experimental study on the capsizing resistance in beam or following steep or high waves of scale models in the towing tank of University of Trieste. The physical mechanisms leading to capsizing are highlighted and the experimental result are compared with existing theoretical approaches. The results stress the importance of deck wetness and of the presence of fishing nets as wave trappers on the probability of capsizing. The importance of complying with the existing regulations for dimensioning the freeing ports, although only voluntary, appears also an element of paramount importance.

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Francescutto, A., Bulian, G., Urcia Larios, M., & Arroyo Ulloa, M. (2009). Stability and dynamical effects of water on deck on the survivability of small fishing vessels. Ciencia Y tecnología De Buques, 3(5), 73–82. Retrieved from https://shipjournal.co/index.php/sst/article/view/31

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