Mooring Design and Analysis Methods within the Naval Facilities Engineering Command

A family of design and analysis methods for mooring ships and other platforms over a wide range of environmental conditions are summarized. These methods address "Fleet" or "free" moorings, not pier moorings. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command designs standard fleet, specialized deep water, and storm moorings for naval vessels, and moorings for other platforms such as dry docks and barges. Design and analysis methods range from a design manual to computer aided design. The methods are described and compared. The appropriate use of each is described along with example applications.