MagazineWave added resistance
MARIN Report 105
20 Apr 2012
Reading time 3 minutes
Model tests for the evaluation of ship designs should not only be performed in calm water but also in waves. MARIN's new Depressurised Wave Basin ...
MagazineTackling the unknowns about Vortex Induced Motions
MARIN Report 105
20 Apr 2012
Reading time 6 minutes
Even after extensive model tests in the past years, many uncertainties still surround Vortex Induced Motions (VIM). Report explains several recent ...
MagazineDamaged stability & flooding simulations more important as vessels get bigger
MARIN Report 105
20 Apr 2012
Reading time 3 minutes
With the increasing size of cruise vessels and ferries, and hence the
potential consequences in the case of a loss, the capability to evaluate the ...
MagazineCFD - an increasingly important research tool
MARIN Report 105
20 Apr 2012
Reading time 6 minutes
Report highlights successful applications of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) in a number of Joint Industry Projects in which model tests and CFD ...
MagazineEnforcing wave impact research
MARIN Report 105
20 Apr 2012
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Together with the industry, MARIN is working on several projects to investigate problems related to wave impacts. Here, we highlight three Joint ...
MagazineMARIN - A leading world research institute offering integrated solutions
MARIN Report 105
20 Apr 2012
Reading time 9 minutes
When considering the future path MARIN should take, the new
President Bas Buchner, who marks his one-year anniversary in the
role, knew it was ...
MagazineCFD facilitates better understanding of scale effects
MARIN Report 104
16 Dec 2011
Reading time 6 minutes
Ship resistance and propulsion are principal factors affecting the
fuel efficiency of maritime transport. To be able to accurately predict a ship's ...
sustainable propulsioncfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiesresistance and propulsionmarine systemsmonitoringresearch and developmenthull form optimisationpropeller designpropulsionfull scale
MagazineReliable speed assessment more relevant than ever
MARIN Report 104
16 Dec 2011
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The speed-power characteristics of ships have been at the core of ship design. But Report outlines how they are becoming even more important.
sustainable propulsionmeasurements and controldata scienceresistance and propulsionmonitoringperformance based assessmentspeed/power performancetrials
MagazineMARIN set to open its new Depressurised Wave Basin
MARIN Report 104
16 Dec 2011
Reading time 9 minutes
In a few weeks time MARIN will inaugurate its new and unique Depressurised Wave Basin (DWB). MARIN has combined a depressurised towing tank with a ...
manoeuvring and nautical studiesstability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringsustainable propulsionwaves, impacts and hydrostructuralnoise and vibrationresistance and propulsionrenewablesoil and gasmarine systemslife at seadefencepassengers and yachtingtransport and shippingcavitationperformance based assessmentseakeeping performancesloshingspeed/power performancetowing stability
MagazineThe Blue Revolution is coming!
MARIN Report 104
16 Dec 2011
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MARIN has dedicated nearly 80 years to supporting the industry
in finding the right propulsion solutions and Natural Propulsion is making a come ...
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringsustainable propulsionwaves, impacts and hydrostructuralresistance and propulsionrenewablespropulsionrenewable energywaves & motionswind farms
MagazineAdvanced training for Ems River passage
MARIN Report 104
16 Dec 2011
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Report outlines an advanced training programme that has been set up to help pilots tackle the challenges of the Ems River in Germany.
manoeuvring and nautical studiescfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiessafe operations and human factorstime-domain simulationsmanoeuvringnautical operationsinfrastructureauthorities and regulatorsdefencepassengers and yachtingtransport and shippingsimulatorstrainingsafetysimulations
MagazineMARIN spearheads propulsion improvements
MARIN Report 104
16 Dec 2011
Reading time 6 minutes
Fuel saving and emission reduction are motivating factors in the drive to improve marine propulsor technology and in the renewed
interest in special ...
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringsustainable propulsioncfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiesresistance and propulsionmarine systemsperformance based assessmentpropeller designspeed/power performance
MagazineDetermining wind loads with CFD
MARIN Report 104
16 Dec 2011
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Report highlights how Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) are playing an increasingly important role in the assessment of wind loads.
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringwaves, impacts and hydrostructuralcfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiesoil and gastransport and shippingwaves & motions
MagazinePrediction of added resistance of ships in waves under further scrutiny
MARIN Report 104
16 Dec 2011
Reading time 6 minutes
MARIN investigates the merits of a Rankine source method in the prediction of added resistance.
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringsustainable propulsionresistance and propulsionseakeepingauthorities and regulatorsdefencepassengers and yachtingtransport and shippinghull form optimisationseakeeping performance
MagazineThawing out the challenges of ice loads
MARIN Report 104
16 Dec 2011
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Ice loads on the propellers of pods are the focus of one of the 'Cooperative Research Ships' working groups. Aiming to develop a mathematical model ...
sustainable propulsionwaves, impacts and hydrostructuralresistance and propulsionmarine systemspropeller design