PaperOptimization of ships in shallow water with viscous flow computations and surrogate modeling
13th International Symposium on Practical Design of Ships (PRADS), Copenhagen, Denmark
4 Sep 2016
Shallow water effects change the flow around a ship significantly which can affect the optimum design of the hull. This paper describes a study into ...
sustainable propulsioncfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiesresistance and propulsionpoweringtransport and shippingresearch and developmenthull form optimisationresearch
PaperCFD for twin gondola aft ship design
13th International Symposium on Practical Design of Ships (PRADS), Copenhagen, Denmark
4 Sep 2016
This paper shows a test case in the optimization for a twingondola ship. In optimizing ships, one can optimize for minimal resistance or for minimal ...
sustainable propulsioncfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiesresistance and propulsionmarine systemspoweringpropellerpropulsor
PaperTrim wedge optimization with viscous free surface computations
13th International Symposium on Practical Design of Ships (PRADS), Copenhagen, Denmark
4 Sep 2016
Today, varying fuel prices and high competition in the maritime transport sector cause that shipyards continuously have to improve the design of ...
sustainable propulsioncfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiesresistance and propulsionmarine systemspoweringresearch and developmenthydrodynamicsresearch
PaperA new correction procedure for shallow-water effects in ship speed trials
13th International Symposium on Practical Design of Ships (PRADS 2016), Copenhagen, Denmark
4 Sep 2016
To correct ship speed trials for limited shallow-water effects, Lackenby’s method is currently recommended by the ITTC. This method appears to be ...
sustainable propulsioncfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiesmeasurements and controldata scienceresistance and propulsionpoweringmonitoringresearch and developmenttrialsfull scaleresearch
PaperDesign of research vessels- propeller cavitation and bubble sweep down in operational conditions
13th International Symposium on Practical Design of Ships (PRADS), Copenhagen, Denmark
4 Sep 2016
A critical aspect in the operation of special purpose research vessels is the interference by the flow over the hull and propellers with acoustic ...
sustainable propulsionnoise and vibrationresistance and propulsionmarine systemspoweringdefencepassengers and yachtingtransport and shippingcavitationpropeller design
MagazineMARIN's latest involvement in floating wind energy
MARIN Report 118
19 Aug 2016
Reading time 6 minutes
A multi-turbine, floating concept will be tested in the offshore basin for the first time this year as floating wind energy takes the next step. ...
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringwaves, impacts and hydrostructuralrenewablesoil and gasinfrastructuremarine systemslife at seaeventswave loadswind farmsoffshore engineering
MagazineLeanShips demonstrates fuel-saving potential
MARIN Report 118
19 Aug 2016
Reading time 6 minutes
Energy-saving solutions are the focus of the LeanShips' initiatives. MARIN and its partners are involved in several projects.
sustainable propulsionresistance and propulsionmarine systemsfuel efficiencypropeller designenergy saving
MagazineOffshore Basin tests help Damen with next step in offshore wind
MARIN Report 118
19 Aug 2016
Reading time 9 minutes
Heralded as 'a total access and accommodation solution' for wind farms being established further offshore, the new Damen Service Offshore Vessel and ...
MagazineAccurate predictions for noise levels of cavitating propellers now possible
MARIN Report 118
19 Aug 2016
Reading time 6 minutes
As underwater radiated noise levels in the oceans increases, MARIN has investigated just how much cavitating propellers are to blame.
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringsustainable propulsionmeasurements and controldata sciencenoise and vibrationresistance and propulsionoil and gasmarine systemsdefencepassengers and yachtingtransport and shippingmonitoringcavitationoffloadingpropeller design
MagazineDevelopments in ship performance monitoring and analysis for CO2 emission reduction
MARIN Report 118
19 Aug 2016
Reading time 3 minutes
In April 2015, the European Union adopted a mandatory Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV) regulation for CO2 emissions resulting from ...
sustainable propulsionmeasurements and controldata scienceresistance and propulsionpoweringtransport and shippingmonitoringperformance based assessment
MagazineBlueWeek 2016: winds of change and an ocean of opportunities
MARIN Report 118
19 Aug 2016
Reading time 6 minutes
Following the success of Blue Week 2015 that was hosted by Deltares in Delft, MARIN's headquarters in Wageningen welcomed the conference back this ...
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringsustainable propulsionwaves, impacts and hydrostructuralresistance and propulsionrenewablespropulsionrenewable energywaves & motionswind farms
MagazineNew North Sea route structure improves safety around future wind farms
MARIN Report 118
19 Aug 2016
Reading time 6 minutes
MARIN has performed several safety studies for Belgian and Dutch wind farms over the years in order to assess the impact on shipping. Recently, this ...
manoeuvring and nautical studiesstability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringrenewablesauthorities and regulatorstransport and shippingsafetysafety assessmentwind farms
MagazineBright future for offshore wind
MARIN Report 118
19 Aug 2016
Reading time 3 minutes
Ernst van Zuilen, director of TKI Wind op Zee (Top consortium for Knowledge and Innovation Offshore Wind), gives his view about the future of ...
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringwaves, impacts and hydrostructuralrenewablesoil and gasinfrastructuremarine systemslife at seaeventswave loadswind farmsoffshore engineering
MagazineExploring the benefits of sustainable seaweed production
MARIN Report 118
19 Aug 2016
Reading time 3 minutes
Report interviews Floris Groenendijk, the initiator of the TO2 programme Noord-Zee-Wier-Keten (North-Sea-Weed-Chain), which has investigated the ...
MagazineMARIN assists The Ocean Cleanup by testing its pioneering barrier
MARIN Report 118
19 Aug 2016
Reading time 6 minutes
The Dutch foundation The Ocean Cleanup is developing technologies to extract plastic debris from the oceans and currently, the organisation is ...
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringwaves, impacts and hydrostructuralrenewablesoil and gasinfrastructuremarine systemslife at seamodel testinghydro-elasticitymooring and offloadingmotionsloadsoffshore basinobwave loadswaves & motionsoffshore engineering