D1. Knowledge and understanding
The objective of the course is to provide students with the capability of understanding an approach to the analysis of ship dynamics based on the modelling of the ship, and her control systems, as a dynamical system. The course will address the analysis of ship dynamics with reference to both seakeeping and manoeuvrability. Therefore, ship dynamics will be addressed both in calm water and in waves. Course topics will be addressed making reference to analytical methods, numerical methods, and also experimental approaches. Multidisciplinary aspects of the subject will also be highlighted.

D2. Applying knowledge and understanding
The student will be able to apply the knowledge acquired during the course to typical problems associated with ship dynamics. The student will also have acquired the required fundamentals for developing a creative approach to problem solving. The student will be able to address problems related to ship dynamics by using simulation techniques, analytical methods, and/or semi-empirical approaches.

D3. Making judgements
The student will be able to analyse a problem related to ship dynamics and choose the most appropriate approach for its solution.

D4. Communication skills
The student will be able to clearly communicate the result of the solution of a problem related to ship dynamics, with particular reference to the assumptions made, the adopted calculation techniques and the results obtained from the processing of data.

D5. Learning skills
The student will acquire an approach to the topics of the course which promote the autonomous search of information through existing technical, scientific and regulatory literature.

Suggested knowledge regarding analytical mechanics, ship buoyancy and stability, resistance and propulsion, wave modelling, computational mechanics, basic programming.

* Regular and irregular waves – Recall of main concepts

* Simplified 1-DOF modelling for ship dynamics

* Manoeuvrability:
- Modelling of dynamical system
- Hydrodynamic and control forces
- Motion stability analysis
- Time domain solution
- Regulatory aspects
- Specific problems related to manoeuvrability

* Seakeeping:
- Modelling of dynamical system
- Wave forcing
- Frequency domain solution and spectral techniques
- Processing and analysis of results
- Specific problems related to seakeeping

Brix, J. (Editor), 1993, “Manoeuvring Technical Manual”, Seehafen Verlag Gmbh, 1993, ISBN 3-87743-902-0
Bulian, G., Course teaching material (in English), Available through UniTS Moodle2 platform
Faltinsen, O.M., “Sea Loads on Ships and Offshore Structures”, Cambridge Ocean Technology Series, Cambridge University Press, 1990, ISBN 0-521-37285-2
Francescutto, A., 2016, “La Manovrabilità delle Navi” (in Italian), University of Trieste
IMO Res. A.601(15), 1987, “Provision and display of manoeuvring information onboard ships”, Adopted on 19 November
IMO Res. MSC.137(76), 2002, “Standards for ship manoeuvrability”, Adopted on 4 December
IMO MSC/Circ.1053, 2002, “Explanatory notes to the standards for ship manoeuvrability”, 16 December
Lewandowski, E.M., 2004, “The Dynamics of Marine Craft - Maneuvering and Seakeeping”, World Scientific Publishing, 2004, ISBN 981-02-4755-9
Lewis, E.V. (Editor), 1988, “Principles of Naval Architecture (Second Revision) – Vol. III – Motions in Waves and Controllability”, Published by The Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (SNAME), ISBN 0-939773-02-3
Lloyd, A.R.J.M., 1989, “Seakeeping: Ship Behaviour in Rough Weather”, Ellis Horwood, Chichester, Sussex, United Kingdom
Lloyd, A.R.J.M., 1998, ”SEAKEEPING: Ship behaviour in rough weather”, Published by A R J M Lloyd, 26 Spithead Avenue, Gosport, Hampshire, United Kingdom
Nabergoj, R., 2010, “Fondamenti di Tenuta della Nave al Mare” (in Italian), University of Trieste.
Newman, J.N., 1978, “Marine Hydrodynamics”, The MIT Press, ISBN 0-262-14026-8
Newman, J.N., 2017, “Marine Hydrodynamics – 40th Anniversary Edition”, The MIT Press, ISBN 9780262534826

Specific additional bibliographic references will be indicated during the lectures.

* Regular and irregular waves – Recall of main concepts

* Simplified 1-DOF modelling for ship dynamics

* Manoeuvrability:
- Modelling of dynamical system
- Hydrodynamic and control forces
- Motion stability analysis
- Time domain solution
- Regulatory aspects
- Specific problems related to manoeuvrability

* Seakeeping:
- Modelling of dynamical system
- Wave forcing
- Frequency domain solution and spectral techniques
- Processing and analysis of results
- Specific problems related to seakeeping

The course comprises frontal lectures regarding theory and applications.

Exercises are set up during the course regarding topics addressed during the lectures.

Students are suggested to have a basic knowledge of programming.

Lectures materials is made available through MOODLE2 platform of University of Trieste.

The final examination is of written type, and it deals with the topics addressed during the course. The exam is based on numerical/analytical exercises and/or open questions associated with theory and regulations.

The final mark is expressed in /30, and it is obtained by averaging the marks obtained for each single proposed problem, taking into account, when necessary, of the different characteristics of each single problem.

To pass the exam, the student shall obtain an averaged mark of at least 18/30. To obtain the maximum mark (30/30L) the student shall correctly solve all proposed problems.

This course explores topics closely related to one or more goals of the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (SDGs)