Research reportA correction method for shallow-water effects on ship speed trials - The Raven shallow-water correction
1 Jun 2022
In July 2021, the 29th ITTC conference accepted a new procedure to correct ship speed trials results for the effect of shallow water, under the name ...
shallow waterresistance and propulsionspeed trials
PaperComparison of the V&V10.1 and V&V20 Modeling Error Quantification Procedures for the V&V10.1 Example
Journal of Verification, Validation and Uncertainty Quantification
1 Jun 2022
The determination of the transverse tip deflection of an elastic, hollow, tapered, cantilever, box beam under a uniform loading applied over half ...
cfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiescfdverification and validation
PaperManoeuvring experiments, mathematical model and sensitivity analysis for test-case ferry
International Conference on Maritime Technology and Engineering (MARTECH), Portugal, Lisbon
24 May 2022
This paper presents an overview of an experimental and numerical campaign for a test-case ferry. The study consisted in captive model tests, free ...
manoeuvring and nautical studiestime-domain simulationsmeasurements and controlmanoeuvringpassengers and yachtingmodel testingcfd/simulation/desk studies
PaperAn Extensive Experimental Investigation of Shallow- and Confined-Water Effects on the Manoeuvring Forces of a 110m Inland Ship
MASHCON conference, Glasgow, Scotland
22 May 2022
Due to the complexity of the physics in shallow water and lack of benchmark, more insights are needed to derive accurate mathematical models for ...
model testinginland shippingmanoeuvringhydrodynamicsshallow water
PaperCFD Prediction of Wind Loads on FPSO and Shuttle Tankers during Side-by-Side Offloading
Journal of Marine Science and Engineering
12 May 2022
This study entailed the estimation of wind loads performed using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations for four typical offshore vessels ...
wind loadscfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiescfdoffshore
PaperCavitation erosion risk assessment on a full-scale steerable thruster
Ocean Engineering
1 May 2022
Propeller cavitation erosion prediction at an early design stage is becoming more and more important since it is one of the key constraints in the ...
cavitationerosionpropeller and cavitationpropeller design
PaperThe Development of a Partially Averaged Navier–Stokes KSKL Model
Journal of Fluids Engineering
1 May 2022
A new partially averaged Navier–Stokes (PANS) closure is derived based on the k -√kL (KSKL) model. The aim of this new model is to incorporate the ...
cfdcfd/simulation/desk studiespropeller and cavitationresistance and propulsion
PaperExperimental study on a breaking-enforcing floating breakwater
Experimental study on a breaking-enforcing floating breakwater
11 Apr 2022
Floating breakwaters are moored structures that attenuate wave energy through a combination of reflection and dissipation. Studies into floating ...
wave loadsoffshore windoffshorewave measurementswaves & motions
MagazineDutch Maritime Masterplan kicks off with a grant of EURO 52.9 million!
MARIN Report 133
8 Apr 2022
Reading time 6 minutes
The Dutch maritime sector wants to make a sustainable and digital difference to the global energy transition, and this has led to the Maritime ...
MagazineFLARE project makes significant contribution to passenger safety
MARIN Report 133
8 Apr 2022
Reading time 12 minutes
We have all heard about tragic accidents and the sad stories of lost lives at sea when vessels capsize or sink, due to a collision or grounding. It ...
passengers and yachtingsafety
MagazineNautical studies to investigate the possibilities of two-way traffic in an existing port
MARIN Report 133
8 Apr 2022
Reading time 12 minutes
As part of a larger Environmental Impact Assessment for realising a dedicated terminal in an existing port, MARIN was asked to conduct nautical ...
MagazineSustainable Hydrogen Integrated Propulsion Drives (SH2IPDRIVE)
MARIN Report 133
8 Apr 2022
Reading time 6 minutes
The objective of SH2IPDRIVE is the development of reliable, safe, standardised, scalable and cost-effective solutions for zero-emission propulsion ...
zero emission
MagazineMethanol as an Energy Steptowards Zero-Emission Dutch Shipping (MENENS)
MARIN Report 133
8 Apr 2022
Reading time 6 minutes
The goal of MENENS is to accelerate the route to emission-free shipping by developing adaptive system solutions based on methanol. This project has ...
zero emission
MagazineUnderstanding and optimisation of bubble screens in offshore wind sector installations
MARIN Report 133
8 Apr 2022
Reading time 6 minutes
During model tests, MARIN has gained new experiences and insights into the hydrodynamics of bubbles within the Bubbles JIP. Ultimately, the research ...
offshore windjips and networksjipmodel testing
MagazineSuccessful tests of ReShore’s ‘living breakwater’ design
MARIN Report 133
8 Apr 2022
Reading time 6 minutes
MARIN aims to stimulate innovations by small and mediumsized enterprises (SMEs) in the Dutch maritime sector. One of the means is the annual ...