Wake-height estimate of a pilot boat at boarding speed - used to select safe boarding sea state.
Formula
$$ H_{wake} \approx 0.24 \cdot F_n \cdot L $$
Symbol legend
| Symbol | Meaning | Unit | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| $F_n$ | Pilot-boat Froude | - | V/√(gL) |
| $L$ | LOA | m | boat particulars |
Sources
- IMO MSC.1/Circ.1428.