Manoeuvring experiments, mathematical model and sensitivity analysis for test-case ferry

This paper presents an overview of an experimental and numerical campaign for a test-case ferry. The study consisted in captive model tests, free running model tests, the derivation of a dedicated mathematical model, a sensitivity analysis of the hull coefficient sets and the validation of the time-domain simulations. The whole workflow is presented and discussed step-by-step, highlighting the most relevant aspects and results in each phase.