The performance of the ship in wind, current, and waves is very important for all operators, whether it concerns damage to the ship and cargo or the comfort of passengers. The risk of cargo and structural damage should be minimised without causing undue delay and speed reduction. Decades of experience and research place SSPA at the forefront of seakeeping performance and stability analysis. SSPA provides the customer with cost effective combinations of model tests and advanced theoretical calculations.

Areas of engagement are for example:

• Operability analysis
• Damage stability tests
• Studies of ship motions, accelerations, and wave added resistance
• Investigations of slamming pressure, bow emergence and propeller racing.
• Studies of the presence of water on deck
• Studies of broaching