Design of an External Turret Single Point Mooring System for Aquaculture Support Vessels

The external turret SPM system offers effective mooring and positioning for aquaculture support vessels while optimizing storage space. This study designs and simulates the system, analyzing mooring chain forces and the vessel’s six degrees of freedom under various conditions. Results show its ability to ensure safe mooring and optimal aquaculture conditions, maintaining stability and minimal displacement even in extreme situations, providing valuable insights for SPM system design.