Experiment based mathematical modelling of ship-bank interaction

The forces and moments induced by the vicinity of banks on a sailing vessel are known as bank effects. An extensive set of model tests have been carried out in a towing tank to investigate bank effects induced by irregular bank geometries. Tests along sloped surface-piercing as well as submerged banks are carried out. A mathematical model (for the longitudinal force and sway forces) found on these tests is formulated.