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 ...
MagazineSquat research for inland ships
MARIN Report 133
8 Apr 2022
Reading time 6 minutes
Recent periods of low water highlight the importance of understanding the squat (sinkage & trim due to ship speed) of inland ships for a single ship ...
inland shippingtraffic and safety
MagazineReducing exhaust emissions with LNG-ZERO concept
MARIN Report 133
8 Apr 2022
Reading time 6 minutes
LNG-ZERO aims to develop the technology and strategy that are needed for reducing LNG exhaust emissions in order to contribute to a sustainable ...
zero emission
MagazineExploring the possibilities of a Floating Future: ‘Enabling climate adaptive innovations’
MARIN Report 133
8 Apr 2022
Reading time 12 minutes
Water may offer an opportunity for creating safe space through the use of large-scale floating developments. Initiated by MARIN and Blue Revolution ...
floating islandoffshore
MagazineIs a Green FPSO the answer for future low carbon feedstock and fuel?
MARIN Report 133
8 Apr 2022
Reading time 6 minutes
The moonshot idea of a Green FPSO may be closer to reality than we think. Although extremely ambitious indeed, it seems unlikely that there will be ...