Manoeuvring behaviour of push convoys: sub report 8. Additional fast time validation of Class Va and Vb vessels Waterbouwkundig Laboratorium
This report describes the validation process of the simulation vessels Peche Melba and Dame Blanche which are the simulation names for the push convoys of (CEMT-)class Va and class Vb. The vessels consist of one or two barges with several loading conditions. Mathematical models were developed for a combination of empty (E, draft 3 m) and full (F, draft 4 m) barges.
The validation in the report is based on results of standard manoeuvres, ...