3 Ship model
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3 Ship model

  3.1.1 The model should copy the actual ship for both outer configuration and internal arrangement in particular all damaged spaces having an effect on the process of flooding and shipping of water. Intact draught, trim, heel and limiting operational KG corresponding to the worst damage case should be used. Furthermore, the test case(s) to be considered should represent the worst damage case(s) defined in accordance with SOLAS regulation II-1/8.2.3.2 (SOLAS 90) with regard to the total area under the positive GZ curve and the centreline of the damage opening should be located within the following range:

  • .1 ± 35 % LBP from midship;

  • .2 an additional test will be required for the worst damage within ±10% LBP from midship if the damage case referred to in .1 is outside of ±10% LBP from midship.

Parent topic: Annex - Revised Model Test Method
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