Transverse current force on hull per OCIMF MEG4 - the other half of the mooring environmental envelope after wind.
Formula
$$ F_y = \tfrac{1}{2} \rho_w C_y (L \cdot T) V^2 $$Symbol legend
| Symbol | Meaning | Unit | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| $C_y$ | Transverse current coefficient | - | OCIMF MEG4 |
| $L \cdot T$ | Underwater lateral area | m² | hydrostatics |
| $V$ | Current speed | m/s | metocean data |
Sources
- OCIMF MEG4.