Preliminary hydrodynamic analyses for a river research ship. comparative study of mono-hull and catamaran ship type

Abstract

The design in early stages of the ships involves several preliminary hydrodynamic analyses, also for the ship operating on river waterways, IN(1.2) navigation class. This technical paper includes two main parts as preliminary assessment for the design constructive versions of a river research ship. The first part is focused in the comparative study of the mono-hull and the catamaran ship design by seakeeping and global strength criteria. The second part is focused on the ship resistance for two mono-hull versions of the river research ship. The study hydrodynamic preliminary results are the initial bases for proper design in next steps of the river research ship.