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OCIMF Wind Load - VLCC Approximation

Longitudinal / transverse wind force on a VLCC using OCIMF wind-coefficient tables - the basis for mooring pattern and bollard pull selection.

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Formula, assumptions, and limits

F=12ρaCAv2F = \tfrac{1}{2} \rho_a C A v^2
SymbolMeaningUnit
AAWindage area (lat / front)
CCWind coefficient
vvWind speed (10 m, 1-min mean)m/s

Source: OCIMF MEG4 - Mooring Equipment Guidelines

In short

Longitudinal / transverse wind force on a VLCC using OCIMF wind-coefficient tables - the basis for mooring pattern and bollard pull selection.

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