Towards realistic estimation of ship excessive motions in heavy weather. A case study of a containership in the Pacific Ocean

Synchronous roll and parametric roll resonance are critical phenomena that lead a ship, under certain conditions, to quickly develop large roll amplitudes. This will result in excessive accelerations that can be dangerous for a ship and her cargo. Ships with large bow and stern flare (i.e. container carriers and RoPax) are especially prone to this type of hazards. Therefore, it is of utmost importance for ship operators to be aware of a set of...