MagazineEXCALIBUR cuts through acoustic problems
MARIN Report 83
1 Aug 2004
Reading time 6 minutes
MARIN's acoustic panel code for propeller source strength determination lives up to the legend.
sustainable propulsioncfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiestime-domain simulationsnoise and vibrationresistance and propulsionpoweringsimulations
MagazineJoint Industry Projects - the lifeblood of the industry
MARIN Report 83
1 Aug 2004
Reading time 3 minutes
Joint Industry Projects (JIPs) are an essential source of communication with our clients. Essential, because the meetings and discussions ...
research and developmentresearch
MagazineLNG seminar hits the right note with the industry
MARIN Report 82
1 Mar 2004
Reading time 3 minutes
A recent two-day seminar organised by MARIN and SIGTTO on LNG shipping operations attracted a lot of attention both from the industry and the ...
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringwaves, impacts and hydrostructuralcfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiesmeasurements and controldata sciencetime-domain simulationsrenewablesoil and gasinfrastructuremarine systemslife at seatransport and shippingmodel testingmonitoringmooring and offloadingsloshingfull scalesimulationsoffshore engineering
MagazineFPSO concept increasingly popular
MARIN Report 82
1 Mar 2004
Reading time 6 minutes
Dr. Peter Gorf, Senior Engineer at BP and chairman of the FPSO Research Forum discusses the increasing importance of the FPSO and the future role of ...
cfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiesmeasurements and controldata sciencetime-domain simulationsrenewablesoil and gasinfrastructuremarine systemslife at seamodel testingmonitoringresearch and developmenttrials and monitoringfull scalesimulationsoffshore engineeringresearch
MagazineSAMSON Collision risk assessment for offshore installations
MARIN Report 82
1 Mar 2004
Reading time 3 minutes
Although in the last decades a large number of platforms have been built in the North Sea, ship/platform collisions
are still thankfully, a rare ...
manoeuvring and nautical studieswaves, impacts and hydrostructuralcfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiestime-domain simulationsoil and gasrisk assessmentsimulationssoftware engineering
MagazineMarco Polo arrives home
MARIN Report 82
1 Mar 2004
Reading time 6 minutes
Installed 150 miles south of New Orleans in 4,300 ft (1,290 m) of water - the largest depth ever - the Marco Polo Tension Leg Platform (TLP) is ...
waves, impacts and hydrostructuralmeasurements and controldata scienceoil and gasmonitoringtrials and monitoringloads and responsesvortex induced vibrations (viv)full scale
MagazineSharing Floating Production expertise benefits the whole industry
MARIN Report 82
1 Mar 2004
Reading time 6 minutes
For the last six years oil companies, operators, contractors, yards, research institutes and safety authorities, have been sharing their experiences ...
cfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiesmeasurements and controldata sciencetime-domain simulationsrenewablesoil and gasinfrastructuremarine systemslife at seamodel testingmonitoringresearch and developmenttrials and monitoringfull scalesimulationsoffshore engineeringresearch
MagazineBP opts for New High Reynolds VIV test set-up
MARIN Report 82
1 Mar 2004
Reading time 3 minutes
BP has chosen MARIN's High Reynolds Vortex Induced Vibration (VIV) test set-up as part of its continuing research into the VIV response of marine ...
waves, impacts and hydrostructuralmeasurements and controldata sciencerenewablesoil and gasinfrastructuremarine systemslife at seamodel testingvortex induced vibrations (viv)offshore engineering
MagazineCombined Model Tests and Simulations in the Lift
MARIN Report 82
1 Mar 2004
Reading time 3 minutes
Installing new topside modules on an existing Floating Production Unit (FPU) in deep water can be a challenging task. The crane vessel and semi ...
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringcfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiesmeasurements and controldata sciencetime-domain simulationsrenewablesoil and gasinfrastructuremarine systemslife at seatransport and shippingmodel testingmooring and offloadingmotionssimulationsoffshore engineering
MagazineNew project MARIN and partners
MARIN Report 82
1 Mar 2004
Reading time 2 minutes
Full-scale verification test of the ultimate strength of hull girders.
Recent accidents involving hip breaking have drawn attention to the ...
waves, impacts and hydrostructuralmonitoringtrials and monitoringfull scale
MagazineWeather impact assessed in ExxonMobil STS study
MARIN Report 82
1 Mar 2004
Reading time 3 minutes
Ship-to-ship (STS) transfer of crude oil and petroleum cargoes has become common practice within the marine industry. The operation at sea involves ...
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringcfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiestime-domain simulationsrenewablesoil and gasinfrastructuremarine systemslife at seatransport and shippingmooring and offloadingmotionsoffloadingsimulationsoffshore engineering
MagazineOffshore research activities in 2004
MARIN Report 82
1 Mar 2004
Reading time 3 minutes
MARIN's own offshore research program is closely related to the needs of the industry. The program has been
categorised into five major themes.
cfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiesmeasurements and controldata sciencetime-domain simulationsrenewablesoil and gasinfrastructuremarine systemslife at seamodel testingresearch and developmentsimulationsoffshore engineeringresearch
MagazineSnorre TLP Successful safety assessment
MARIN Report 82
1 Mar 2004
Reading time 3 minutes
The Snorre Tension Leg Platform (TLP) has been operating successfully in the North Sea, offshore Norway, since
1992. Engineered by Aker Kvaerner and ...
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringwaves, impacts and hydrostructuralmeasurements and controldata sciencerenewablesoil and gasinfrastructuremarine systemslife at seamodel testingmooring and offloadingoffshore engineering
MagazineExtreme conditions no problem
MARIN Report 82
1 Mar 2004
Reading time 3 minutes
Demand for Floating Production and Storage Units (FPSOs) for ultra deep waters continues to grow. IZAR FENE
Shipyards initiated and led an extensive ...
manoeuvring and nautical studieswaves, impacts and hydrostructuralmeasurements and controldata sciencedynamic positioningrenewablesoil and gasinfrastructuremarine systemslife at seamodel testingoffshore engineering
MagazineCalifornia Dreamin' over first floating LNG terminal
MARIN Report 81
1 Dec 2003
Reading time 2 minutes
BHP Billiton has filed an application under the Deepwater Ports Act with the US Coast Guard and Maritime Administration along with an application ...
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringcfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiestime-domain simulationsrenewablesoil and gasinfrastructuremarine systemslife at seatransport and shippingmooring and offloadingmotionssimulationsoffshore engineering