Abstract
Because of the large undivided deck spaces, RoRo vessels are often
sensitive to rapid capsizing due to sudden ingress of water.
Following a high-energy damage, a rapidly increasing heeling
moment is induced by the ingress of water, which generates a roll
motion of the damaged vessel. If, additionally, the car deck is
flooded and/or the cargo is shifted, the heeling moment may exceed
the residual restoring moment, which results in capsizing.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Ship Technology Research |
Volume | 46 |
Issue number | Oktober |
Pages (from-to) | 208-216 |
ISSN | 0937-7255 |
Publication status | Published - 1999 |