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 (in minutes) it takes for the vessel to reach the desired speed, we can use the equation:
time = (final speed - initial speed) / acceleration
Substituting the given values:
time = (13 knots - 3 knots) / 0.08 knots per minute
time = 10 knots / 0.08 knots per minute
time = 125 minutes
To convert this to hours and minutes, we divide by 60 (since there are 60 minutes in an hour):
125 minutes / 60 minutes per hour = 2.08 hours
So the time until the vessel reaches the desired speed is approximately 2 hours and 5 minutes.