Abstract A145

Responses of a Tanker-Based FPSO to Hurricanes in the Gulf of Mexico

E.G. Ward, Offshore Technology Research Center, Texas A&M University
Mehernosh B. Irani, Technip, Inc.
Robert P. Johnson, Scientific Marine Services, Inc.

Abstract

A series of model tests were completed in the Offshore Technology Research Center wave basin to investigate the responses of a tanker-based FPSO to hurricane environments. Results indicate that transverse responses, particularly roll, are significantly influenced by non-parallel environments and directional seas.