THS:UKI Southern Branch June Meeting

Solent University Scaled Model Ship Handling Centre Visit

Wednesday 7th June 2023

Solent University’s ship handling centre at Timsbury Lake, near Romsey, provides world-renowned training for masters and senior officers on ships and large yachts, as well as specific training for pilots and berthing/mooring masters.

The centre is the only one of its kind in the UK and one of a very small number worldwide, and provides a safe and controlled environment for practicing and developing ship handling skills on a number of different vessels in a wide variety of conditions.

There are eleven 1:25 scaled ship models in the fleet, some of which can be reconfigured to represent several ship types. They include a large sixth-generation container vessel, tankers, very large crude carriers (VLCC), LNG carriers, bulk carriers, car carriers and a roll-on, roll-off ferry.

Each vessel is an accurately scaled model of a real ship and closely replicates the handling characteristics of an actual vessel, including single and twin screw propulsion. On-board logic systems ensure that engine output, delivery and response times, and rudder response times are correctly scaled. This also applies to bow thrusters and the windlass where fitted.

https://www.solent.ac.uk/facilities/ship-handling-centre

We plan to move to a local pub for refreshments afterwards – please indicate if you plan to join us.

To reserve your place at this event please visit https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/evening-at-solent-university-shiphandling-centre-tickets-633144170257