MagazineFast-time ship manoeuvring simulation comes in the spotlight
MARIN Report 81
1 Dec 2003
Reading time 6 minutes
The limitations and risks of any offshore facility must be assessed in the earliest stage of their development as
possible and fast-time simulation ...
manoeuvring and nautical studiesstability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringcfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiessafe operations and human factorstime-domain simulationsdynamic positioningmanoeuvringrenewablesoil and gasinfrastructuremarine systemslife at seaauthorities and regulatorstransport and shippingtrainingsafetysimulations
PaperA practical system for hydrodynamic optimization of ship hull forms
VNSI Innovatiedag , Wageningen, the Netherlands
1 Dec 2003
Since their foundation, model basins play an important role in hydrodynamic ship optimization. Their customers (ship yards, ship owners, navies, ...
sustainable propulsioncfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiesresistance and propulsionresearch and developmenthull form optimisationresearch
MagazineLNG shipping interfaces - Ports, Terminals and Offshore
MARIN Report 81
1 Dec 2003
Reading time 3 minutes
As consequence of the many new LNG shipping and terminal activities, MARIN and SIGTTO1 have organised a two-day seminar on LNG shipping operations. ...
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringsafe operations and human factorsoil and gastransport and shippingoperations
PaperCase Study - An FPSO with DP for Deep Water Applications
Deep Offshore Technology (DOT), Marseille, France
19 Nov 2003
In the coming years, there will be a growing demand for Floating Production and Storage Units (FPSOs) for ultra deep waters (greater than 2000 m ...
manoeuvring and nautical studiesstability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringwaves, impacts and hydrostructuralmeasurements and controldata sciencedynamic positioningmanoeuvringrenewablesoil and gasinfrastructuremarine systemslife at seamodel testingmooring and offloadingmotionswaves & motionsoffshore engineering
PaperA New Simulation Method for the Installation of Subsea Structures from the Splash Zone to the Ultra Deep
Deep Offshore Technology, Marseille, France
19 Nov 2003
Existing simulation methods are not able to determine in detail the wave loads on a complex subsea structure when it is passing through the splash ...
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringwaves, impacts and hydrostructuralcfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiesmeasurements and controldata sciencerenewablesoil and gasinfrastructuremarine systemslife at seamodel testingresearch and developmentlifting and decommissioningloads and responsesoffshore engineeringresearch
PaperImproved Insight in Roll Motions of Ultradeep Water FPSOs Based on a Comparison of Calculations, Model tests and Full-Scale Measurements on the Girassol FPSO
Deep Offshore Technology Conference (DOT03), Marseille, France
19 Nov 2003
Full-scale measurements of the motions of the Girassol FPSO are avaitable over a one-year period. During this same period also vessel draft, wave ...
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringwaves, impacts and hydrostructuralmeasurements and controldata sciencerenewablesoil and gasinfrastructuremarine systemslife at seaseakeepingmodel testingmonitoringtrials and monitoringmotionsseakeeping performancefull scalewaves & motionsoffshore engineering
PaperImproved Insight in Roll Motions of Ultradeep Water FPSOs Based on a Comparison of Calculations, Model tests and Full-Scale Measurements on the Girassol FPSO
Deep Offshore Technology (DOT03), Marseille, France
1 Nov 2003
Full-scale measurements of the motions of the Girassol FPSO are available over a one-year period. During this same period also vessel draft, wave ...
waves, impacts and hydrostructuralmeasurements and controldata sciencerenewablesoil and gasinfrastructuremarine systemslife at seamodel testingmonitoringtrials and monitoringfatiguefull scaleoffshore engineering
PaperDynamic stall and cavitation of stabiliser fins and their influence on the ship behaviour
7th International Conference on Fast Sea Transportation (FAST), Ischia, Italy
7 Oct 2003
The lifting characteristics of stabiliser fins and their efficiency are evaluated most of the time with a static and steady approach. Usually the ...
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringmeasurements and controldata sciencemarine systemslife at seaseakeepingdefencepassengers and yachtingmodel testingcomfortroll stabilisation
PaperHydrodynamic aspects of interest for the development of an integrated ride control system for high speed mono hulls
The 7th International Conference on Fast Sea Transportation (FAST 2003), Ischia, Italy
1 Oct 2003
The paper presents a number of hydrodynamic aspects emerged during a joint research project in to the development of an integrated advance motion ...
manoeuvring and nautical studiesstability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringcfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiesmeasurements and controldata sciencetime-domain simulationsmanoeuvringinfrastructuremarine systemsdefencepassengers and yachtingtransport and shippingmodel testingroll stabilisationsimulations
MagazineJIP finds shielding effects have significant impact
MARIN Report 80
1 Sep 2003
Reading time 3 minutes
As the first phase of the offloading operability JIP nears conclusion, Report outlines the findings so far.
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringwaves, impacts and hydrostructuralcfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiesmeasurements and controldata sciencetime-domain simulationsrenewablesoil and gasinfrastructuremarine systemslife at seamodel testingmooring and offloadingoffloadingsimulationswaves & motions
MagazineTugs and towing focus of industry projects
MARIN Report 80
1 Sep 2003
Reading time 3 minutes
During the International Tug Convention held in Bilbao 2002, an initial meeting was held to discuss a possible Joint
Industry Project (JIP) on tugs ...
manoeuvring and nautical studiesstability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringmeasurements and controldata sciencemanoeuvringrenewablesoil and gasinfrastructuremarine systemslife at seaseakeepingdefencepassengers and yachtingtransport and shippingmodel testingmotionsseakeeping performanceoffshore engineering
MagazineVessel owners join forces to set standards for sea trials
MARIN Report 80
1 Sep 2003
Reading time 2 minutes
Often the analysis of shipbuilders' speed trials requires application of several corrections to allow for any deviations between conditions during ...
measurements and controldata sciencemonitoringtrialsfull scale
MagazineStudying survivability with FREDYN
MARIN Report 80
1 Sep 2003
Reading time 3 minutes
Recently, MARIN has performed a numerical study on the damage survivability of a passenger ship using the dynamic stability code FREDYN. Report ...
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringcfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiestime-domain simulationsauthorities and regulatorspassengers and yachtingdamage stabilitysimulations
MagazineSMACS project investigates hi-tech software performance
MARIN Report 80
1 Sep 2003
Reading time 3 minutes
Numerical tools allow unusual structures to be designed and operated, where traditional ship building experience no
longer applies. Despite the ...
cfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiesmeasurements and controldata sciencetime-domain simulationsmonitoringtrials and monitoringfull scalesimulations
MagazineConcern rises with Dongedijk re-investigated
MARIN Report 80
1 Sep 2003
Reading time 3 minutes
Following an investigation into the container feeder 'Dongedijk' which capsized in 2000, recent research carried out by Delft University of ...
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringcfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiestime-domain simulationsauthorities and regulatorstransport and shippingsimulations