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This paper presents an application of artificial neural networks to approximation andidentification of additional wave-generated resistance, slamming and internal forcesdepending on ship motion and wave parameters. The analysis was performed for a typical bulk carrier in ballast loading conditions. The investigations were carried out on the basis of ship response data calculated by means of exact numerical methods. Analytical functions presented in the form of artificial neural networks were analyzed with a viewof their accuracy against standard values. Possible ways of application of the artificialneural networks were examined from the point of view of accuracy of approximation and identification ofthe assumed ship response parameters