Onorato, MiguelMiguelOnoratoProment, DavideDavidePromentClauss, Günther F.Günther F.ClaussKlein, MarcoMarcoKlein2020-01-232020-01-232013-02-06PLoS ONE 2 (8): e54629 (2013-02-06)http://hdl.handle.net/11420/4466Under suitable assumptions, the nonlinear dynamics of surface gravity waves can be modeled by the one-dimensional nonlinear Schrödinger equation. Besides traveling wave solutions like solitons, this model admits also breather solutions that are now considered as prototypes of rogue waves in ocean. We propose a novel technique to study the interaction between waves and ships/structures during extreme ocean conditions using such breather solutions. In particular, we discuss a state of the art sea-keeping test in a 90-meter long wave tank by creating a Peregrine breather solution hitting a scaled chemical tanker and we discuss its potential devastating effects on the ship. © 2013 Onorato et al.en1932-620320132PLOShttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/TechnikJournal Article10.15480/882.454710.1371/journal.pone.005462910.15480/882.4547Journal Article