MagazineStorms and even hurricanes no problem for Atlantis PQ semi
MARIN Report 79
1 Apr 2003
Reading time 3 minutes
MARIN puts one of the largest semi-submersibles through rigorous testing in the Offshore Basin but the semi has no difficulty surviving in even the ...
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringmeasurements and controldata sciencerenewablesoil and gasinfrastructuremarine systemslife at seamodel testingoffshore engineering
MagazineVenturing into the deep with DP-FPSO
MARIN Report 79
1 Apr 2003
Reading time 3 minutes
As IZAR FENE Shipyards decides to take up the challenge and start up a Joint Industry Project (JIP) to develop a
fully,Dynamically-Positioned FPSO ...
manoeuvring and nautical studiescfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiesmeasurements and controldata sciencetime-domain simulationsdynamic positioningrenewablesoil and gasinfrastructuremarine systemslife at seamodel testingsimulationsoffshore engineering
MagazineMARIN answers clients' needs at sea
MARIN Report 79
1 Apr 2003
Reading time 6 minutes
Report explains how MARIN can help closing the gap between computation, model testing and reality for deepwater
developments.
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringsustainable propulsionwaves, impacts and hydrostructuralcfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiesmeasurements and controldata sciencetime-domain simulationsnoise and vibrationresistance and propulsionmarine systemsmodel testingmonitoringfatigueloads and responsesmotionsonboard advisoryfull scalesimulationswaves & motions
MagazineSpecialised tests for Spar optimisation
MARIN Report 79
1 Apr 2003
Reading time 3 minutes
As MARIN extends its model testing to the field of truss Spars, tests show that both the choice of mooring system and
current profile can have a ...
waves, impacts and hydrostructuralmeasurements and controldata sciencerenewablesoil and gasinfrastructuremarine systemslife at seamodel testingvortex induced vibrations (viv)offshore engineering
MagazineManaging fatigue with JIP FPSO Live
MARIN Report 79
1 Apr 2003
Reading time 3 minutes
MARIN's new strategy of providing integrated hydro-structural services is reflected in a new JIP being carried out with Bluewater Energy Systems and ...
waves, impacts and hydrostructuralmeasurements and controldata scienceoil and gasmonitoringtrials and monitoringfatiguefull scale
PaperDesign for service in ferry-design
3rd International Conference on High Performance Marine Vessels, Shanghai, China
1 Apr 2003
Design for service has been an important focus in the development of our knowledge and related design tools. In our contribution to the conference ...
manoeuvring and nautical studiesstability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringsustainable propulsioncfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiesmeasurements and controldata sciencetime-domain simulationsmanoeuvringresistance and propulsioninfrastructurepoweringseakeepingdefencepassengers and yachtingtransport and shippingmodel testingperformance based assessmentseakeeping performancespeed/power performancesimulations
PaperTwo examples of hull-form optimization using viscous-flow computations
Computational Fluid Dynamics Technology in Ship Hydrodynamics, London, UK
1 Feb 2003
Two examples are given of the application of viscous-flow computations in hull-form design at MARIN. In the first part of the paper it is ...
sustainable propulsioncfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiestime-domain simulationsresistance and propulsiontransport and shippingresearch and developmenthull form optimisationsimulationsresearch
PaperAn investigation of head-sea parametric rolling and its influence on container lashing systems
Marine Technology
1 Jan 2003
In October 1998 a post-Panamax Cll class containership encountered extreme weather and sustained extensive loss and damage to deck stowed ...
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringmarine systemsseakeepingauthorities and regulatorspassengers and yachtingtransport and shippingextreme conditionsroll stabilisationsafety
PaperThe importance of a risk based index for vessels to enhance maritime safety
10th IFAC Symposium on Control in Transportation Systems, Tokyo, Japan
1 Jan 2003
At the last French/Spanish top meeting in Malaga after the Prestige accident (November 2002), these two countries have decided to exclude ...
cfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiestime-domain simulationsauthorities and regulatorssafetysimulations
PaperDesign for service
IMTA Conference
1 Jan 2003
A more complete understanding of ship behaviour in waves, together with the presently available detail in wind-wave climatology on shipping routes ...
manoeuvring and nautical studiesstability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringsafe operations and human factorsseakeepingpassengers and yachtingtransport and shippingoperability
PaperTwo-dimensional Modelling of Partial Cavitation with BEM. Analysis of Several Models
Fifth International Symposium on Cavitation (CAV2003), Osaka, Japan
1 Jan 2003
The present paper deals with the modelling of steady 2D partial cavitation on hydrofoils using a Boundary Element Method (BEM). An extensive ...
sustainable propulsioncfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiesresistance and propulsionmarine systemsdefencepassengers and yachtingtransport and shippingresearch and developmentcavitationpropeller designresearch
PaperPitch reduction in transit by using stabiliser fins
Conference The Modern Yacht, Royal Institution of Naval Architects, RINA, Southampton, UK
1 Jan 2003
In the course of the design optimisation of a large motor yacht and in the ongoing quest for further increase in onboard comfort, the suggestion was ...
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringmeasurements and controldata sciencelife at seaseakeepingdefencepassengers and yachtingmodel testingcomfort
PaperTowards accurate wake predictions of twin-screw ships with an open-shaft stern configuration
6th Numerical Towing Tank Symposium (NuTTS 2003), Rome, Italy
1 Jan 2003
Many twin-screw ships have a so-called open-shaft stern configuration. While in most cases the hull has a geometrically simple shape, the protruding ...
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringsustainable propulsioncfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiesresistance and propulsionmarine systemshull form optimisation
PaperOperational guidance to avoid parametric roll
RINA 2003 - Container vessels, London, UK
1 Jan 2003
In October 1998, a post-Panamax, Cll class containership encountered extreme weather and sustained extensive loss and damage to deck stowed ...
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringmarine systemsseakeepingauthorities and regulatorspassengers and yachtingtransport and shippingextreme conditionsroll stabilisationsafety
PaperAssessment of operational risk of parametric roll
SNAME Annual meeting, San Fransisco, USA
1 Jan 2003
In October 1998, a post-Panamax, C11 class containership encountered extreme weather and sustained extensive loss and damage to deck stowed ...
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringmarine systemsseakeepingauthorities and regulatorspassengers and yachtingtransport and shippingextreme conditionsroll stabilisationsafety