Experimental measurements of propulsive factors in regular deep-water following waves for a fishing trawler

The results of load-varying self-propulsion model-scale experiments in calm water and regular deep-water following regular waves are presented. Open water tests were also performed at different propeller rotational speeds to evaluate the impact of the Reynolds number on the propeller thrust and torque. A model-scale fishing trawler was selected as the case study. Two ship speeds were considered.