MagazineMoonpool mysteries
MARIN Report 104
16 dec. 2011
Reading time 6 minutes
Report highlights several initiatives going on investigating the unknowns of the moonpool including test programmes and a new Joint Industry Project.
sustainable propulsionwaves, impacts and hydrostructuralmeasurements and controldata scienceresistance and propulsionoil and gaspoweringmodel testingsloshing
MagazineMARIN gets to grip with the elusive Human Factor
MARIN Report 104
16 dec. 2011
Reading time 3 minutes
As the maritime industry recognises the importance of the human
factor, MARIN has taken the decision to step into this new and
highly complex field.
manoeuvring and nautical studiesstability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringmanoeuvringnautical operationsinfrastructuremarine systemsdefencepassengers and yachtingtransport and shippingonboard advisoryoperabilityoperationsoperations and human factors
MagazineInland waterway transport the subject of many MARIN studies
MARIN Report 103
2 aug. 2011
Reading time 6 minutes
With increasing concerns about the environment and growing congestion on the roads, inland shipping is an interesting alternative. Report represents ...
manoeuvring and nautical studiesmanoeuvringinfrastructuredefencepassengers and yachtingtransport and shippingport and channel design
MagazineReal-time simulations for the Port of Rotterdam
MARIN Report 103
2 aug. 2011
Reading time 3 minutes
Port of Rotterdam is constantly developing in a bid to meet the
changing requirements of its customers. Bridge simulations at MARIN assess nautical ...
manoeuvring and nautical studiescfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiestime-domain simulationsinfrastructureauthorities and regulatorstransport and shippingsimulatorsport and channel designsafetysimulations
MagazineThe impact of ships that pass in the night... or in the day
MARIN Report 103
2 aug. 2011
Reading time 6 minutes
MARIN is involved in several projects examining the effects of passing ships. Here we present the many ways we help to shed light on this phenomenon.
manoeuvring and nautical studiesstability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringcfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiesmanoeuvringrenewablesoil and gasinfrastructureauthorities and regulatorsdefencepassengers and yachtingtransport and shippingresearch and developmentmooring and offloadingport and channel designsafety
MagazineImproving nautical risk modelling with the help of AIS
MARIN Report 103
2 aug. 2011
Reading time 3 minutes
AIS has proven to be a valuable data source in vessel tracking for all kinds of applications, ranging from cargo tracking to detecting piracy. MARIN ...
manoeuvring and nautical studiesinfrastructureauthorities and regulatorssafety
MagazineFull-scale squat measurements
MARIN Report 103
2 aug. 2011
Reading time 3 minutes
Rijkswaterstaat, which is part of the Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and the Environment, asked MARIN to investigate the possibility of allowing ...
manoeuvring and nautical studiesstability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringsustainable propulsionwaves, impacts and hydrostructuralmanoeuvringrenewablesoil and gasinfrastructurelife at seaauthorities and regulatorsdefencepassengers and yachtingtransport and shippingmonitoringport and channel designsafetyfull scale
MagazinePort of Rotterdam focuses on safety, efficiency and the environment
MARIN Report 103
2 aug. 2011
Reading time 6 minutes
The Harbour Master and the port managers outline how MARIN helps Rotterdam achieve its goals.
manoeuvring and nautical studiesmanoeuvringinfrastructureauthorities and regulatorsdefencepassengers and yachtingtransport and shippingport and channel designsafety
MagazineProjects prove that air cavities reduce ship resistance
MARIN Report 103
2 aug. 2011
Reading time 3 minutes
It is now proven that air lubrication leads to a reduction in power and consequently, leads to fuel savings thanks to the Joint Industry Projects ...
sustainable propulsionresistance and propulsiontransport and shippingperformance based assessmentspeed/power performance
MagazineBridge simulation training for Chevron Mooring Masters
MARIN Report 103
2 aug. 2011
Reading time 3 minutes
MARIN is playing a vital role assisting Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL) train its Mooring Masters to the highest international standards. Report ...
manoeuvring and nautical studiesstability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringcfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiessafe operations and human factorstime-domain simulationsrenewablesoil and gasinfrastructuresimulatorstrainingmooring and offloadingsimulations
MagazineExtensive bollard pull & escort trials
MARIN Report 103
2 aug. 2011
Reading time 3 minutes
MARIN carries out an extensive array of tests for bollard pull & escort trials and it has recently boosted its offering with new dedicated ...
manoeuvring and nautical studiessustainable propulsionwaves, impacts and hydrostructuralmeasurements and controldata sciencemanoeuvringresistance and propulsionrenewablesoil and gasinfrastructuredefencepassengers and yachtingtransport and shippingmonitoringspeed/power performance
MagazineYachting - a highly demanding market
MARIN Report 103
2 aug. 2011
Reading time 12 minutes
MARIN has long been committed to serving the global yachting market; assisting in the engineering of innovative designs and complex systems. These ...
cfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studies
MagazineComplex coupled model tests for Petrobras
MARIN Report 102
26 apr. 2011
Reading time 6 minutes
Model tests were carried out simultaneously on three floaters in
MARIN's Offshore Basin and these were followed by two-body, coupled VIM tests in ...
waves, impacts and hydrostructuraloil and gas
MagazineMARIN has the wind in its sails pledging commitment to offshore wind sector
MARIN Report 102
26 apr. 2011
Reading time 6 minutes
With the growth in renewable energy, there is an increasing focus on offshore wind. The offshore wind industry is maturing and going further ...
manoeuvring and nautical studiesstability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringwaves, impacts and hydrostructuralrenewablesoil and gasinfrastructuremarine systemslife at seaauthorities and regulatorssafety assessmentwaves & motionswind farms
MagazineManaging fatigue in riser systems
MARIN Report 102
26 apr. 2011
Reading time 3 minutes
Following discussions with the industry and the success of Monitas, a new three-year JIP has launched, designed to provide the offshore industry ...
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringwaves, impacts and hydrostructuralmeasurements and controldata scienceoil and gasmonitoringfatiguevortex induced vibrations (viv)waves & motions