Emersion simulation for load optimisation

South Tyneside College is researching how different ballast and propeller emersion levels influence the handling of  large ships which carry coal.

The marine simulation department of South Tyneside College in the UK has been working with Targe Towing Limited on a research project to identify the effect of propeller emersion and ballast loads on the handling of bulk carriers.

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