Abstract:A towed barge is one of the typical sea transportation systems that is basically composed of towing and towed ships connected to each other by a tow rope. During a towing operation exposed to rough sea condition, the risk of collision and breakage of a tow rope may be high and the consequences serious. This paper describes an experimental investigation of a towed barge’s motions in heading waves. The effects of various lengths and the configuration of tow ropes incorporated with various loading conditions of t… Show more
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