MagazineMARIN goes with the wind
MARIN Report 108
14 apr. 2013
Reading time 3 minutes
In a pioneering development, MARIN has conducted an extensive model test campaign for floating wind turbine concepts. This represents the first time ...
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringrenewablesrenewable energywind farms
MagazineMinimising fatigue damage during FPSO transport
MARIN Report 108
14 apr. 2013
Reading time 3 minutes
Using in-house tools, MARIN provides advice on minimising
fatigue damage during FPSO transport.
waves, impacts and hydrostructuralmeasurements and controldata scienceoil and gastransport and shippingmonitoringtrials and monitoringfatigue
MagazineWind Load modelling JIP underway
MARIN Report 108
14 apr. 2013
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MARIN is conducting fundamental research into wind modelling, aiming to develop a generic, practical outcome for the industry.
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringcfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiesrenewablesjoint industry projectjipnetworkwind farms
MagazineTests for one of the largest floating platforms in the world
MARIN Report 108
14 apr. 2013
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Tests for one of the largest floating platforms in the world MARIN recently carried out a model test campaign for Samsung Heavy
Industries for a ...
manoeuvring and nautical studiesstability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringwaves, impacts and hydrostructuralmeasurements and controldata sciencerenewablesoil and gasinfrastructuremonitoringmooring and offloadingmotionsslammingtowing stability
MagazineMARIN introduces two full tug simulators
MARIN Report 108
14 apr. 2013
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MARIN has upgraded two part task simulators into full tug simulators. Following their introduction, the simulators were successfully used in ...
manoeuvring and nautical studiessafe operations and human factorstime-domain simulationsnautical operationsinfrastructuresimulatorstraining
MagazineSHARES shows unique results
MARIN Report 108
14 apr. 2013
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Underway for a year, the SHARES project on the understanding of
thruster dynamics is showing unique results, both at full and model scale.
manoeuvring and nautical studieswaves, impacts and hydrostructuralmarine systemsloads and responsesjoint industry projectjipnetwork
MagazineInterview - Successful testing campaign for the Barge Master
MARIN Report 108
14 apr. 2013
Reading time 6 minutes
Officially launched in December 2012, Barge Master is an innovative solution to the common problem of sea-induced motions during offshore ...
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringwaves, impacts and hydrostructuralrenewablesoffshore operationsoil and gasinfrastructuremarine systemslife at seatransport and shippingmotionswave loadswaves & motionsoffshore engineering
MagazineInvestigating the challenges of the deep
MARIN Report 108
14 apr. 2013
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New deepsea mining concepts were under test in MARIN’s Deep Water Offshore Basin.
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringwaves, impacts and hydrostructuralrenewablesoffshore operationsoil and gasinfrastructuremarine systemslife at seamotionswave loadsoffshore engineering
PaperA real-time simulation technique for ship-ship and ship-port interactions
The 28th International Workshop on Water Waves and Floating Bodies (IWWWFB 2013), L’Isle sur la Sorgue, France
7 apr. 2013
Since the early 70's ship maneuvering simulators using fully equipped bridge structures are being used to study the real-time behavior of ships in ...
manoeuvring and nautical studiescfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiessafe operations and human factorstime-domain simulationsmanoeuvringnautical operationsinfrastructureauthorities and regulatorsdefencepassengers and yachtingtransport and shippingsoftware engineeringsoftware development
PaperState of the art model testing techniques for floating wind turbines
EWEA, Vienna, Austria
23 feb. 2013
After the present generation shallow water fixed wind turbines, floating wind turbines are considered to be the next step in development of offshore ...
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringwaves, impacts and hydrostructuralrenewablesrenewable energyrentwaves & motionswind farmsfloating wind turbine
PaperScaling Methodology for Floating Wind Turbines
Europa’s premier wind energy event (EWEA), Vienna, Austria
19 feb. 2013
When the water depth and soil conditions make it difficult to install fixed foundations for wind turbines, floating foundations may be preferred. Of ...
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringwaves, impacts and hydrostructuralmeasurements and controlrenewablesrenewable energywave loadswaves & motionswind farmsfloating wind turbine
MagazineInto the Artic onboard the James Clark Ross
MARIN Report 107
21 jan. 2013
Reading time 6 minutes
Into the Artic onboard the James Clark Ross. In August 2012, the ice strengthened research ship James Clark Ross left Iceland and set course ...
MagazineProposed changes to EEDI framework for small general cargo ships
MARIN Report 107
21 jan. 2013
Reading time 6 minutes
Proposed changes to EEDI framework for small general cargo ships
The Centre for Maritime Technology and Innovation, part of the Holland Shipbuilding ...
MagazineInitiative to create Arctic Engineering JIP Week gains momentum
MARIN Report 107
21 jan. 2013
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Initiative to create Arctic Engineering JIP Week gains momentum
Arctic development is very much a hot topic at the moment. The Arctic has great ...
MagazineSimulation training for safe operations in ice
MARIN Report 107
21 jan. 2013
Reading time 3 minutes
Simulation training for safe operations in ice
With demand for training for ice operations increasing, MARIN extends its ice simulation capabilities.