Safe manoeuvring is necessary for all operators, whether it concerns low rudder activity in service on open water or the ability to manoeuvre safely at low speeds in harbours and channels.SSPA performs all kinds of manoeuvring studies, including those required for ensuring compliance with IMOs or other regulations. This can be done for any kind of vessel, including the water-jet and pod propelled types. These services are based on SSPA´s breadth of knowledge and competence within manoeuvring, combined with lengthy experience of advanced calculation, simulation and modelling.

Areas of engagement are for example:

• Prediction of manoeuvring performance in deep and shallow water
• Bank effects and ship-to-ship interaction
• Simulator studies and training for existing or new ships in existing or new harbours or fairways
• Dynamic positioning and track-keeping
• Steering ability
• Towing stability
• Crabbing
• Wheelhouse poster and Manoeuvring Booklet according to IMO