Voyage Simulations

Register here before using the program. KVLCC2 and KCS can be simulated using the files provided here. For more details, check User Manual. This program has been tested on Google Chrome web browser.

Input files for KVLCC2   Input files for KCS

Ship details

Hull, propeller and engine details:

Simulation Methods

Method for calm water resistance:

Method for added resistance: DTU method STA-wave2

Method for shallow water resistance: Raven Lackenby

Propeller openwater curves:

Wind resistance method:

Weather and Route

Weather conditions:

File with route waypoints

Voyage simulation options

Keep constant at m/s

Consider engine limits while simulating the voyage

Ship Simulation Workbench is funded by-

  • Orients Fund
  • Danish Maritime Fund
  • Department of Mechanical Engineering, Technical University of Denmark

Ship simulation workbench can be cited as follows:

Taskar Bhushan, Andersen Poul.(2019) Ship Simulation Workbench: User Manual. Technical University of Denmark. www.SSW.mek.dtu.dk