“…In this sense, the main take-away from this initial assessment is that good wave spectrum estimates can be expected, when the WBA is applied under “controlled” conditions. In fact, similar observations have been made in several other studies, where (fully) dedicated experimental datasets, including model tests, are analysed 16 , 18 , 24 , 40 – 43 . Note that by controlled conditions should be understood that the detailed hull geometry is available for computation of the transfer functions, and, furthermore, that the uncertainties in operational parameters (i.e., ship speed and loading condition) are small.…”