Ship information

Ship intended to be used for the purpose of GEOSIM experiments.

Main characteristics:

Length: 205.7m

Draught: 6.6m

Breadth (at 6.6m): 29.9m

Volume: 24094m³ (from 3D model)

Data provided by

University of Trieste through European Community's Sixth Framework Programme through the grant to the budget of the Integrated Infrastructure Initiative HYDRALAB III, Contract no. 022441 (RII3)

Hull geometry data

·   3D hull form (formats: 3DM, IGS)

·   Offset data

·   CAD data of bilge keels

Loading condition(s)

One draught, two GM with and without bilge keels

Experimental data

·     Roll decay tests

·     Regular beam waves tests

All experiments carried out with three different model scales: 1:33, 1:50 and 1:65

Enclosed documentation

1.         Bulian, G., Francescutto, A., Fucile, F., "Determination of Relevant Parameters for the Alternative Assessment of Intact Stability Weather Criterion On Experimental Basis", EU-funded Project HYD-III-CEH-5 (Integrated Infrastructure Initiative HYDRALAB III, Contract no. 022441 (RII3)), Department DINMA, University of Trieste, Trieste, Italy, 22 November 2009

2.         Bulian, G., Francescutto, A., Fucile, F., "An Experimental Investigation in the Framework of the Alternative Assessment for the IMO Weather Criterion", Proceeding of the Hydralab III Joint Transnational Access User Meeting, Hannover, February 2010, Edited by Joachim Grüne & Mark Klein Breteler, Published by Forschungszentrum Küste (FZK) of University Hannover & Technical University Braunshweig, Hannover, February 2010, pp. 251-254 (ISBN-978-3-00-030141-4)

Additional information

Raw experimental data are available on request.

Contact(s) for additional information/data

For any request of information please contact:

Prof. Alberto Francescutto:

·         e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

·         Phone: +39-040-558-3425

Dr. Gabriele Bulian:

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·         Phone: +39-040-558-3444

Common address:

Dept. of Engineering and Architecture

University of Trieste

Building C5

Via A. Valerio, 10

34127 Trieste

Italy