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The aim of this paper is to provide a simple method for the definition of a rudder for tuna purse seiners.The model achieved by the application of this method ensures the manoeuvrability of initial turning,course keeping and yaw checking. For this, the results obtained by other authors, through rudder tests andmanoeuvrability tests of fishing vessels have been integrated with the recommendations of the InternationalNormative. Finally, in the paper the method is applied to the case of a tuna vessel, providing a rudder modelwhich could be optimised with CFD (Computer Fluid Dynamics) in further tests. The method proposedcan be applied to other vessels whose main dimensions are met.

A new method for a preliminary definition of a high–performance rudder for tuna purse seiners

Department of Naval Engineering, University of a Coruńa, Spain

Marine Engineering Department of Naval Engineering, University of a Coruńa, Spain

Polish Maritime Research

The aim of this paper is to provide a simple method for the definition of a rudder for tuna purse seiners.The model achieved by the application of this method...

A new method for a preliminary definition of a high–performance rudder for tuna purse seiners

Published Online: Oct 31, 2012

Page range: 26 - 35

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/v10012-012-0028-0

Keywords
rudder optimisation, vessel manoeuvrability, tuna vessel design

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A new method for a preliminary definition of a high–performance rudder for tuna purse seiners

Published Online: Oct 31, 2012

Page range: 26 - 35

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/v10012-012-0028-0

Keywordsrudder optimisation, vessel manoeuvrability, tuna vessel design

This content is open access.

Keywords
rudder optimisation, vessel manoeuvrability, tuna vessel design