Presentation Description: The concept of using feeder barges to supply Wind Turbine Installation Vessels (WTIVs) is relatively new. This presentation describes the technical analysis of data collected from a series of maritime navigation mission simulations in a Full Mission Ship Simulator of the type used to train tug operators. The maneuvers analyzed were planned and revised by experienced tug operators and the performance and limitations were judged by experienced captains after performing each maneuver. The significant wave height (Hs), wave period (Tp) and wave field directionality selected for the study are based on analysis of measured environmental conditions at the project site. The weather conditions used in the simulation were actual wave spectrum data modeling the wave energy from the most active direction and frequency bins.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion, participants will be able to describe the Full Mission Ship Simulator, of the type used to train tug operators, and some considerations important for safe operations.
