A 310,00 GRT vessel needs to achieve a steady speed of 13 knots after exiting a canal. If
the speed of the vessel before exiting the canal is 3 knots, calculate the time (in minutes)
to reach the desired speed assuming that her acceleration is 0.08 knots per minute.
What is the time (in hours and minutes) until the vessel reaches the desired speed?
To calculate the time it takes for the vessel to reach the desired speed, we can use the formula:
Time = (Final Speed - Initial Speed) / Acceleration
Given:
Initial Speed (Vi) = 3 knots
Final Speed (Vf) = 13 knots
Acceleration (a) = 0.08 knots/min
Time = (13 - 3) / 0.08
Time = 10 / 0.08
Time = 125 minutes
To convert the time from minutes to hours and minutes, we divide by 60:
125 minutes / 60 = 2.08 hours
Therefore, it will take approximately 2 hours and 5 minutes for the vessel to reach the desired speed.