MagazineThe sky is the limit...
MARIN Report 74
1 Aug 2001
Reading time 3 minutes
As shipowners make the choice for even larger vessels, MARIN has been playing its part in the development of the next generation of the world's ...
sustainable propulsioncfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiesmeasurements and controldata sciencetime-domain simulationsresistance and propulsionmarine systemspoweringtransport and shippingmodel testinghull form optimisationpropeller designsimulations
MagazineSWATH comes under scrutiny
MARIN Report 74
1 Aug 2001
Reading time 3 minutes
MARIN assists Thyssen Nordseewerke in rigorous examination of SWATH design where seakeeping and manoeuvring ability come under the spotlight.
manoeuvring and nautical studiesstability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringcfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiesmeasurements and controldata sciencetime-domain simulationsmanoeuvringinfrastructureseakeepingdefencepassengers and yachtingtransport and shippingmodel testingseakeeping performancesimulations
MagazinePARNASSOS to tackle larger class hulls
MARIN Report 74
1 Aug 2001
Reading time 3 minutes
MARIN's program PARNASSOS is familiar to many in the industry. At present PARNASSOS is regularly used to predict the viscous flow field around ...
sustainable propulsioncfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiestime-domain simulationsresistance and propulsionhull form optimisationsimulations
PaperEfficient Numerical Solution of Steady Free-Surface Navier–Stokes Flow
Journal of Computational Physics
6 Jul 2001
This paper proposes an efficient iterative method for solving the steady free-surface flow problem. A comparison of the numerical results with ...
sustainable propulsioncfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiestime-domain simulationsresistance and propulsionpoweringresearch and developmenthull form optimisationsimulationsresearch
PaperDiffraction and Radiation of Waves around Side-by-side Moored Vessels
The Eleventh International Offshore and Polar Engineering Conference (ISOPE), Stavanger, Norway
17 Jun 2001
This paper investigates the hydrodynamical aspects of a floating two body system. The emphasis is geared to a side by side mooring of a FPSO vessel ...
manoeuvring and nautical studiesstability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringwaves, impacts and hydrostructuralmeasurements and controldata sciencerenewablesoffshore operationsoil and gasinfrastructuremarine systemslife at seatransport and shippingmodel testingresearch and developmentmooring and offloadingoffloadingwaves & motionsoffshore engineeringresearch
PaperNumerical Multiple-body Simulations of Side-by-side Mooring to an FPSO
The Eleventh International Offshore and Polar Engineering Conference (ISOPE), Stavanger, Norway
17 Jun 2001
A numerical time domain simulation model has been developed for the prediction of the hydrodynamic response of an LNG FPSO with an alongside moored ...
manoeuvring and nautical studiesstability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringwaves, impacts and hydrostructuralmeasurements and controldata sciencerenewablesoffshore operationsoil and gasinfrastructuremarine systemslife at seatransport and shippingmodel testingresearch and developmentmooring and offloadingoffloadingwaves & motionsoffshore engineeringresearch
PaperEffect of Coupling of Mooring Lines And Risers On the Design Values For a Turret Moored FPSO In Deep Water of the Gulf of Mexico
The Eleventh International Offshore and Polar Engineering Conference (ISOPE), Stavanger, Norway
17 Jun 2001
In the framework of the DeepStar CTR 4401A "Theme structures" coupled computations were carded out on a turret moored tanker based FPSO in 3,000 ft, ...
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringcfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiesmeasurements and controldata sciencetime-domain simulationsrenewablesoil and gasinfrastructuremarine systemslife at seamodel testingsimulationsoffshore engineering
PaperExperiments for High Reynolds VIV on Risers
The Eleventh International Offshore and Polar Engineering Conference (ISOPE), Stavanger, Norway
17 Jun 2001
In this paper the results of high Reynolds VIV experiments with a new test set-up in MARIN''s high speed towing tank are presented. A circular ...
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringwaves, impacts and hydrostructuralmeasurements and controldata sciencerenewablesoil and gasinfrastructuremarine systemslife at seamodel testingmonitoringresearch and developmenthydro-elasticityloads and responsesmotionsstructural responsevortex induced vibrations (viv)full scaleoffshore engineeringresearch
PaperA Numerical Study on Wave Run Up on an FPSO Bow
20th International Conference on Offshore Mechanics and Arctic Engineering (OMAE 2001), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
3 Jun 2001
In this paper results are presented of numerical simulations of a wedge that penetrates the water surface. An extensive test series was carried out ...
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringwaves, impacts and hydrostructuralmeasurements and controldata sciencerenewablesoil and gasinfrastructuremarine systemslife at seamodel testingresearch and developmentextreme conditionshydro-elasticityloads and responsesmotionsslammingstructural responseoffshore engineeringresearch
PaperPrediction of extreme motions and capsizing of ships and offshore structures
20th International Conference on Offshore Mechanics and Arctic Engineering (OMAE), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
3 Jun 2001
This paper presents an overview of developments related to the dynamic behavior of intact and damaged ships and offshore platforms in extreme ...
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringseakeepingdefencepassengers and yachtingtransport and shippingresearch and developmentdamage stabilityextreme conditionsnavyresearch
PaperHatch cover loads experienced by M.V. Derbyshire during typhoon 'Orchid'
Glasgow Marine Fair And International Workshop On Safety Of Bulk Carriers, Glasgow, Scotland
1 May 2001
Tests with a scale model played a crucial role in the understanding of the behaviour of M.V. Derbyshire and also of the hatch cover loads ...
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringwaves, impacts and hydrostructuralmeasurements and controldata scienceseakeepingauthorities and regulatorstransport and shippingmodel testingextreme conditionsloads and responsessafety
PaperRevision of the Intenational Convention on Load Lines
Glasgow Marine Fair and Workshop on Safety of Bulk Carriers, Glasgow, Scotland, UK
1 May 2001
This paper provides a brief overview of the development and content of the International Convention on Load Lines. It describes the main elements of ...
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringwaves, impacts and hydrostructuralauthorities and regulatorstransport and shippingresearch and developmentextreme conditionsloads and responsessafetyresearch
MagazineDeepwater exploration and production solutions
MARIN Report 73
1 Apr 2001
Reading time 5 minutes
Since the opening of the new Offshore Basin in July 2000, the offshore industry has shown overwhelming interest in its unique wind, wave and current ...
manoeuvring and nautical studiesstability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringmeasurements and controldata sciencerenewablesoil and gasinfrastructuremarine systemslife at seamodel testingtowing stabilityoffshore engineering
MagazineFPSO tandem offloading
MARIN Report 73
1 Apr 2001
Reading time 3 minutes
As operator of Block 17, TotalFinaElf E&P Angola1 intends to develop the offshore field Dalia, located approximately 80 miles off the coast of ...
manoeuvring and nautical studiesstability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringcfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiessafe operations and human factorstime-domain simulationsoil and gastrainingoffloadingsimulations
MagazineRadiance sails straight through Ems
MARIN Report 73
1 Apr 2001
Reading time 3 minutes
As ships become larger, the passage of mega cruise ships built at the German Jos Meyer Shipyard becomes ever more difficult. The very narrow and ...
manoeuvring and nautical studiesstability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringmeasurements and controldata sciencesafe operations and human factorsmanoeuvringnautical operationsinfrastructuredefencepassengers and yachtingtransport and shippingmodel testingtrainingoperationscruise and ferry