MagazineMARIN advances model thruster control technology
MARIN Report 98
24 Dec 2009
Reading time 6 minutes
Thruster load measurements, combined with advanced control systems, give insight into the operational aspects of dynamically positioned vessels. ...
manoeuvring and nautical studiesdynamic positioningoil and gastransport and shipping
MagazineOasis of the Seas
MARIN Report 98
24 Dec 2009
Reading time 9 minutes
Oasis of the Seas, the largest cruise liner ever in the world, will set sail in December. As this magnificent ship prepares for its maiden voyage, ...
manoeuvring and nautical studiesstability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringsustainable propulsionwaves, impacts and hydrostructuraldynamic positioningmanoeuvringnoise and vibrationresistance and propulsioninfrastructuremarine systemslife at seaauthorities and regulatorsdefencepassengers and yachtingtransport and shippingcavitationcomfortdynamic trackinghull form optimisationhydro-elasticityperformance based assessmentpropeller designseakeeping performancespeed/power performancecruise and ferry
MagazineGIS ideal for spatial analysis of AIS data
MARIN Report 98
24 Dec 2009
Reading time 3 minutes
While the introduction of the Automatic Identification System (AIS) provides a rich source of information about shipping traffic at sea, Geographic ...
MagazineTwo new JIPs launch
MARIN Report 97
12 Aug 2009
Reading time 6 minutes
Report provides an update on two of the latest Joint Industry Projects, one investigating the mysteries of the moonpool and the other looking into ...
magazine
MagazineSWAY's special deep-water wind turbines
MARIN Report 97
12 Aug 2009
Reading time 3 minutes
Norwegian renewable energy company SWAY has developed a concept for wind turbines that can produce power in deepwater locations.
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringrenewablesrenewable energywind farms
MagazineTackling tug emissions with Green Tug and E3 projects
MARIN Report 97
12 Aug 2009
Reading time 6 minutes
Even though shipping is one of the cleanest and most efficient methods of transportation, it too is playing its role in the battle to reduce ...
infrastructure
MagazineSafety assessment for offshore wind farms with SAMSON
MARIN Report 97
12 Aug 2009
Reading time 3 minutes
The Dutch government aims to stimulate the use of renewable energy and one key part of this
strategy is offshore wind power. After many years, the ...
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringrenewablesrenewable energywind farms
MagazineNew Renewable ENergy Team (RENT) launches
MARIN Report 97
12 Aug 2009
Reading time 3 minutes
MARIN has recently started a special Renewable ENergy Team (RENT) aiming to assist clients interested in the offshore renewable energy field.
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringrenewablesrenewable energy
MagazineIntegrated design approach helps reduce fuel consumption and emissions
MARIN Report 97
12 Aug 2009
Reading time 6 minutes
Efforts to reduce emissions continue worldwide. The maritime industry too, is pressing on with initiatives to cut back emissions. Undoubtedly, ...
measurements and controldata sciencemodel testing
MagazineSustainability and renewables - a key focus
MARIN Report 97
12 Aug 2009
Reading time 3 minutes
MARIN recognises the need for alternative and sustainable energy sources. The new Renewable ENergy Team (adjacent page) has already been applying ...
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringrenewablesrenewable energywind farms
MagazineVIRTUE boosts the role of CFD in ship hydrodynamics
MARIN Report 97
12 Aug 2009
Reading time 6 minutes
Ship resistance and propulsion are fundamental factors in the fuel efficiency of maritime transport.
Modern computational techniques allow further ...
cfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiestime-domain simulationssimulations
MagazineWallenius, a green pioneer
MARIN Report 97
12 Aug 2009
Reading time 9 minutes
Wallenius has a reputation for being one of the ÒgreenestÓ shipping companies in the world. Jesper Lšgdstršm, Design Manager Ð Stability & ...
MagazineGreen energy from green water
MARIN Report 97
12 Aug 2009
Reading time 6 minutes
Wave energy represents a significant untapped energy source. As Professor Jo Hermans from the University of Leiden says: 'Worldwide the economically ...
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringrenewablesrenewable energy
MagazineInland navigation plays an increasingly important role
MARIN Report 97
12 Aug 2009
Reading time 6 minutes
Inland navigation has recently taken on a more prominent role within the MARIN organisation. This partly follows on from MARIN taking over a ...
manoeuvring and nautical studiescfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiesmeasurements and controldata sciencesafe operations and human factorstime-domain simulationsnautical operationsinfrastructureauthorities and regulatorstransport and shippingmodel testingsafetysimulations
MagazineExactly how foul is the fouling problem?
MARIN Report 97
12 Aug 2009
Reading time 6 minutes
Since the ban on tributyltin (TBT) anti-fouling paints from 2003, the effect of fouling on ship performance has again become an issue. TBT ...