Crash Stop Distance
Track reach during full-astern crash stop - IMO MSC.137(76) requires ≤ 15 L. Order-of-magnitude estimate using momentum and astern thrust.
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Formula, assumptions, and limits
| Symbol | Meaning | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Ship mass (× 1.05–1.10 for added mass) | kg | |
| Initial speed | m/s | |
| Mean astern thrust | kN |
Source: IMO Resolution MSC.137(76)
In short
Track reach during full-astern crash stop - IMO MSC.