MANEUVERABILITY OF VERY LARGE SHIPS

In accordance with the demands of the modern industrial world for the rationalization of transporting and procuring expenses, large sized ships have been developed primarily in bulk carriers and crude oil tankers.

In particular, the cause of transportation per voyage has been reduced because wide beam very large ships have been placed and commissioned.

n the other hand, these very large ships have still more magnified the maneuvering characteristics with good turning ability but poor course keeping ability. In short, you would better watch this one if your are engaged in operation and maneuvering of the very large vessels.

Note that we have another video training film of same kind, addressing the maneuverability of the pure car carriers which is also highly recommended to watch for familiarization and training purposes.