This paper presents results of experiments on the transverse loads acting on the T2-SE-Al tanker model in regular waves. Hydrodynamical pressures were measured at five locations, two on the bottom and three on the side, along the girth of the midship section. Relative water level with respect to the hull at the midship was also measured. Tests were made in regular head waves having lengths of 75, 100, 125 and 150% of model length. Approximate calculations of pressures on the bottom were carried out by means of the strip theory and compared with experimental results. Good agreement between calculated and experimental values was found.