orcaflex-mooring-iteration

Iterate mooring line lengths to achieve target pretensions using scipy optimization, Newton-Raphson, or EA-based methods. Use for mooring system design, pretension optimization, and CALM/SALM buoy configuration.

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Best use case

orcaflex-mooring-iteration is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.

Iterate mooring line lengths to achieve target pretensions using scipy optimization, Newton-Raphson, or EA-based methods. Use for mooring system design, pretension optimization, and CALM/SALM buoy configuration.

Teams using orcaflex-mooring-iteration should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.

When to use this skill

  • You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.

When not to use this skill

  • You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
  • You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.

Installation

Claude Code / Cursor / Codex

$curl -o ~/.claude/skills/mooring-iteration/SKILL.md --create-dirs "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/vamseeachanta/workspace-hub/main/.agents/skills/engineering/marine-offshore/orcaflex/mooring-iteration/SKILL.md"

Manual Installation

  1. Download SKILL.md from GitHub
  2. Place it in .claude/skills/mooring-iteration/SKILL.md inside your project
  3. Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill

How orcaflex-mooring-iteration Compares

Feature / Agentorcaflex-mooring-iterationStandard Approach
Platform SupportNot specifiedLimited / Varies
Context Awareness High Baseline
Installation ComplexityUnknownN/A

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this skill do?

Iterate mooring line lengths to achieve target pretensions using scipy optimization, Newton-Raphson, or EA-based methods. Use for mooring system design, pretension optimization, and CALM/SALM buoy configuration.

Where can I find the source code?

You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.

SKILL.md Source

# Orcaflex Mooring Iteration

## When to Use

- Achieving target mooring line pretensions
- Optimizing line lengths for design loads
- CALM/SALM buoy mooring configuration
- Spread mooring system design
- Turret mooring optimization
- Multi-line tension balancing
- Mooring system verification

## Prerequisites

- OrcaFlex license (for simulation)
- Python environment with `digitalmodel` package installed
- Initial mooring model (close to target configuration)
- Target pretensions for each line

## Python API

### Basic Usage

```python
from digitalmodel.orcaflex.mooring_tension_iteration import (
    MooringTensionIterator,
    IterationConfig,
    LineConfig,
    ConvergenceConfig
)

# Define configuration
config = IterationConfig(

*See sub-skills for full details.*
### With Vessel Fixing

```python
from digitalmodel.orcaflex.mooring_tension_iteration import (
    MooringTensionIterator,
    IterationConfig,
    VesselConfig
)

config = IterationConfig(
    method="scipy",
    vessel_config=VesselConfig(

*See sub-skills for full details.*
### Convergence Monitoring

```python
# After iteration
result = iterator.iterate_to_targets()

# Access convergence history
for i, error in enumerate(result.convergence_history):
    print(f"Iteration {i+1}: Max error = {error:.2f}%")

# Plot convergence
import matplotlib.pyplot as plt

*See sub-skills for full details.*
### Generate Report

```python
# Generate comprehensive report
report = iterator.generate_report(output_path="iteration_report.txt")
print(report)

# Report includes:
# - Configuration summary
# - Target vs achieved tensions
# - Length modifications
# - Convergence history
```

## Related Skills

- [orcaflex-modeling](../orcaflex-modeling/SKILL.md) - Run OrcaFlex simulations
- [mooring-design](../mooring-design/SKILL.md) - Design mooring systems
- [orcaflex-line-wizard](../orcaflex-line-wizard/SKILL.md) - Configure line properties
- [catenary-riser](../catenary-riser/SKILL.md) - Catenary analysis

## References

- OrcaFlex Line Setup Wizard: Orcina Documentation
- API RP 2SK: Design and Analysis of Stationkeeping Systems
- DNV-OS-E301: Position Mooring
- Source: `src/digitalmodel/modules/orcaflex/mooring_tension_iteration/`
- Tests: `tests/modules/orcaflex/mooring-tension-iteration/`

## Sub-Skills

- [Basic Configuration (+1)](basic-configuration/SKILL.md)
- [Initial Model (+2)](initial-model/SKILL.md)

## Sub-Skills

- [Error Handling](error-handling/SKILL.md)

## Sub-Skills

- [Version Metadata](version-metadata/SKILL.md)
- [[1.0.0] - 2026-01-17](100-2026-01-17/SKILL.md)
- [1. Scipy Optimization (Recommended) (+2)](1-scipy-optimization-recommended/SKILL.md)
- [Scipy Method (+2)](scipy-method/SKILL.md)
- [Iteration Result (+1)](iteration-result/SKILL.md)
- [With Mooring Design (+1)](with-mooring-design/SKILL.md)

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