General information
The manoeuvring performance of a ship can be quantified by the controllability, turning ability, course stability, dynamic positioning or dynamic tracking capability and harbour manoeuvrability. Furthermore, for some ships additional aspects such as the heel angles during manoeuvres are important factors in the safety of the ship.
Good manoeuvring capabilities may lead to reduced operational costs due to less added resistance when less steering is required, shorter harbour turn-around times and less use of tug assistance.
The manoeuvring performance of a ship can be quantified by the controllability, turning ability, course stability, dynamic positioning or dynamic tracking capability and harbour manoeuvrability. Furthermore, for some ships additional aspects such as the heel angles during manoeuvres are important factors in the safety of the ship.
Good manoeuvring capabilities may lead to reduced operational costs due to less added resistance when less steering is required, shorter harbour turn-around times and less use of tug assistance.
Service & Activities
Prior to physical model testing or ship construction, MARIN can assist in the proper selection of the appropriate steering system (such as rudders, thrusters, pods, waterjets) based on our ample experience and our large database with manoeuvring characteristics. After the selection of the steering system, simulations or model tests can be performed to assess the manoeuvrability (using either standard or dedicated manoeuvres) of the ship and verify compliance with the requirements. Finally, MARIN can be contracted to perform full-scale manoeuvring trials and generate the required information to be displayed onboard the ship, such as the wheelhouse poster, pilot card and manoeuvring booklet.
Additionally, dedicated nautical operations can be simulated using our full-mission simulators or fast-time manoeuvring simulation programs, resulting in a sound judgement of the applicability of the design to the intended operation.
Prior to physical model testing or ship construction, MARIN can assist in the proper selection of the appropriate steering system (such as rudders, thrusters, pods, waterjets) based on our ample experience and our large database with manoeuvring characteristics. After the selection of the steering system, simulations or model tests can be performed to assess the manoeuvrability (using either standard or dedicated manoeuvres) of the ship and verify compliance with the requirements. Finally, MARIN can be contracted to perform full-scale manoeuvring trials and generate the required information to be displayed onboard the ship, such as the wheelhouse poster, pilot card and manoeuvring booklet.
Additionally, dedicated nautical operations can be simulated using our full-mission simulators or fast-time manoeuvring simulation programs, resulting in a sound judgement of the applicability of the design to the intended operation.
Facilities & Tools
Manoeuvring performance studies are carried out in the following MARIN facilities:
Manoeuvring performance can most notably be studied with the SurSim, FreSim, SHIPMA, DPCAP, COGNAC, AnySIM, FREDYN and FRESCO tools.
For information on these and other software tools relevant for manoeuvring performance, please see here.
Manoeuvring performance studies are carried out in the following MARIN facilities:
| Manoeuvring investigations using free sailing models and waves from arbitrary directions if required | |
| Manoeuvring tests in shallow water | |
| Captive/PMM tests at high Froude numbers | |
| Similar as in the Seakeeping and Manoeuvring Basin, for variable water depths, current and waves from arbitrary directions as required | |
| Captive/PMM manoeuvring tests, initial steering tests | |
| Captive manoeuvring tests | |
| Realtime manoeuvring studies in a realistic environment |
Manoeuvring performance can most notably be studied with the SurSim, FreSim, SHIPMA, DPCAP, COGNAC, AnySIM, FREDYN and FRESCO tools.
For information on these and other software tools relevant for manoeuvring performance, please see here.
Software Sales
Some software tools are available for commercial use outside MARIN. A complete overview of these software tools for sale can be found under Software Sales.
Some software tools are available for commercial use outside MARIN. A complete overview of these software tools for sale can be found under Software Sales.
Experience
The list below gives a review of types of manoeuvring performance projects carried out at MARIN:
The list below gives a review of types of manoeuvring performance projects carried out at MARIN:
- Verification of compliance with IMO manoeuvring criteria
- Demonstration of manoeuvring capability during special manoeuvres, e.g. man-overboard or U-turn manoeuvres
- Assessment of harbour manoeuvring capability for e.g. cruise ships and ferries
- Assessment of dynamic positioning or tracking capability for e.g.dredgers,work boats or navy ships
Publications
Most recent manoeuvring performance papers presented by MARIN:
(complete overview of papers can be found under Publications)
Most recent manoeuvring performance papers presented by MARIN:
(complete overview of papers can be found under Publications)
On the mamoeuvrability of naval surface ships with respect to a new STANAG
Armaoglu, Eggers, Quadvlieg, van Coevorden, RINA warships, 2010
Calculation Of Manoeuvring Forces On Submarines Using Two Viscous-Flow Solvers
Vaz, G.N.V.B., Toxopeus, S.L. and Holmes, S., OMAE ASME 29th International Conference on Ocean, Offshore and Arctic Engineering, Shanghai, 2010
Lessons Learnt From The Workshop On Verification And Validation Of Ship Manoeuvring Simulation Methods - SIMMAN 2008
Stern, F., Agdrup, K., Kim, S.Y., Cura Hochbaum, A., Rhee, K.P., Quadvlieg, F.H.H.A., Perdon, P., Hino, T., Broglia, R. and Gorski, J., MARSIM International Conference on Marine Simulation and Ship Maneuverability, 2009
Manoeuvring mathematical model for "Ship Docking Module (SDM)"
Evren Armaoğlu, Juan Garcia-Tuñón, Jose Ramón Iribarren Alonso, Ismael Verdugo and Ingeborg Bron, MARSIM International Conference on Marine Simulation and Ship Maneuverability, 2009
Full 6-dimensional modelling: a new approach for full-mission simulations
Bron, I.G.L. and Uitterhoeve, W., MARSIM International Conference on Marine Simulation and Ship Maneuverability, 2009
Armaoglu, Eggers, Quadvlieg, van Coevorden, RINA warships, 2010
Calculation Of Manoeuvring Forces On Submarines Using Two Viscous-Flow Solvers
Vaz, G.N.V.B., Toxopeus, S.L. and Holmes, S., OMAE ASME 29th International Conference on Ocean, Offshore and Arctic Engineering, Shanghai, 2010
Lessons Learnt From The Workshop On Verification And Validation Of Ship Manoeuvring Simulation Methods - SIMMAN 2008
Stern, F., Agdrup, K., Kim, S.Y., Cura Hochbaum, A., Rhee, K.P., Quadvlieg, F.H.H.A., Perdon, P., Hino, T., Broglia, R. and Gorski, J., MARSIM International Conference on Marine Simulation and Ship Maneuverability, 2009
Manoeuvring mathematical model for "Ship Docking Module (SDM)"
Evren Armaoğlu, Juan Garcia-Tuñón, Jose Ramón Iribarren Alonso, Ismael Verdugo and Ingeborg Bron, MARSIM International Conference on Marine Simulation and Ship Maneuverability, 2009
Full 6-dimensional modelling: a new approach for full-mission simulations
Bron, I.G.L. and Uitterhoeve, W., MARSIM International Conference on Marine Simulation and Ship Maneuverability, 2009
Most recent manoeuvring performance articles written for MARIN Report:
(complete overview of articles can be found under Publications)
(complete overview of articles can be found under Publications)
Measuring success
MARIN Report, 2009
Oasis of the Seas
Giedo Loeff, Jaap van Heerd & Reint Dallinga, MARIN report, 2009
New stereo-PIV system proves a valuable tool for flow measurements Report gives an overview of stereoscopic-PIV
Michiel Verhulst, Serge Toxopeus & Rink Hallmann, MARIN report, 2009
Free Running Model tests shed light on the elusive world of the submarine
Frans Quadvlieg & Bas Overpelt, MARIN Report, 2009
MARIN takes up the challenge laid down by the Royal Netherlands Navy
Noël Bovens, MARIN Report, 2006
MARIN Report, 2009
Oasis of the Seas
Giedo Loeff, Jaap van Heerd & Reint Dallinga, MARIN report, 2009
New stereo-PIV system proves a valuable tool for flow measurements Report gives an overview of stereoscopic-PIV
Michiel Verhulst, Serge Toxopeus & Rink Hallmann, MARIN report, 2009
Free Running Model tests shed light on the elusive world of the submarine
Frans Quadvlieg & Bas Overpelt, MARIN Report, 2009
MARIN takes up the challenge laid down by the Royal Netherlands Navy
Noël Bovens, MARIN Report, 2006
Contact
For more information on how MARIN can help your organisation with manoeuvring performance issues, please contact the Manoeuvring Knowledge Group at Manoeuvring@marin.nl
For more information on how MARIN can help your organisation with manoeuvring performance issues, please contact the Manoeuvring Knowledge Group at Manoeuvring@marin.nl