Monte carlo method of ship's underkeel clearance evaluation for safety of ferry approaching to ystad port determination

Abstract

The paper is concerned with the analysis of simulation research results of newly design Piast ferry entering to modernized Ystad Port. The ship simulation model is described. After execution of real time simulations the Monte Carlo method of underkeel clearance evaluation is applied to asses the probability of ferry touching the bottom. The results could be used in risk assessment of ships entering to the ports. Keywords: Ship's simulation model, Monte Carlo method, underkeel clearance. © 2008, Versita. All rights reserved.