A new identification method for non-linear roll resonance in irregular waves

In setting a safe route for a ship, one of the problems to face is represented by excessive roll motions deriving from resonance phenomena in adverse weather conditions. An effective prediction of the roll motion amplification is related to a proper mathematical modelling of the ship motions. Linear models may result to be inadequate in case of large roll motions, where non-linear effects dominate. This paper investigates the roll response...