Software

Our knowledge and experience is assimilated into software programs. These tools are the backbone for the daily analysis, prediction, modelling, and simulation of ships and structures. Rigorous validation processes, incorporating model test results and full-scale data, ensure the numerical reliability of our tools. Furthermore, we continuously develop new software to incorporate project results, a practice particularly evident in our Joint Industry Projects.

Software by research area

Below we share our software tools classified by research area. Each tool is accompanied by a leaflet, offering insights into its capabilities and applications. The most frequently used tools are shown in more detail.

Software sales & Support

We are happy to work together and share our software tools with maritime, offshore, and nautical professionals through software sales. By acquiring our software, you gain access to a powerful ally for your engineering and design endeavours.

Are you interested to use specific software tools and discuss how these solutions can support your projects? Contact us.

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frequently used software tools

aNySIM XMF

aNySIM XMF is a time domain software that simulates the motions of both stationary offshore vessels and sailing ships. aNySIM computes the motions of these vessels resulting from non-linear hydrodynamic and mechanical loading. The modular structure of aNySIM XMF makes it easy to combine different functionalities . This way you can easily model simple but also complex configurations.

aNySIM XMF

aNySIM XMF is a time domain software that simulates the motions of both stationary offshore vessels and sailing ships. aNySIM computes the motions of these vessels resulting from non-linear hydrodynamic and mechanical loading. The modular structure of aNySIM XMF makes it easy to combine different functionalities . This way you can easily model simple but also complex configurations.

Diffrac

DIFFRAC is a wave diffraction program capable of calculating the first-order wave loads and motion responses of multi-body free floating or moored structures in regular waves, including their hydrodynamic interaction. DIFFRAC is based on a three-dimensional source distribution technique for the solution of linearized velocity potential problems.

Diffrac

DIFFRAC is a wave diffraction program capable of calculating the first-order wave loads and motion responses of multi-body free floating or moored structures in regular waves, including their hydrodynamic interaction. DIFFRAC is based on a three-dimensional source distribution technique for the solution of linearized velocity potential problems.

qship

QSHIP offers a hydrodynamic suite for seakeeping calculations and workability analysis. The hydrodynamic suite contains (depending on the selected version) two potential flow methods; the strip theory code SHIPMO and the panel code PRECAL_R. QSHIP calculates ship motions, velocities, accelerations and relative wave elevation of a ship in waves. Based on this, QSHIP can calculate the uptime based on exceedance of defined criteria like illness rating or local accelerations.

qship

QSHIP offers a hydrodynamic suite for seakeeping calculations and workability analysis. The hydrodynamic suite contains (depending on the selected version) two potential flow methods; the strip theory code SHIPMO and the panel code PRECAL_R. QSHIP calculates ship motions, velocities, accelerations and relative wave elevation of a ship in waves. Based on this, QSHIP can calculate the uptime based on exceedance of defined criteria like illness rating or local accelerations.

ReFRESCO

Viscous flows are important actors in the determination of loads and responses of structures at sea. ReFRESCO is a multi-phase viscous flow solver which allows us to predict loads and visualise local flow physics, enabling us to increase our understanding and improve sea-going structures, making oceans safer and cleaner. ReFRESCO is based on the finite volume formulation and can work all types of cells, making it compatible with a wide variety of grid generation packages.

ReFRESCO

Viscous flows are important actors in the determination of loads and responses of structures at sea. ReFRESCO is a multi-phase viscous flow solver which allows us to predict loads and visualise local flow physics, enabling us to increase our understanding and improve sea-going structures, making oceans safer and cleaner. ReFRESCO is based on the finite volume formulation and can work all types of cells, making it compatible with a wide variety of grid generation packages.

safetrans

SafeTrans is an integrated tool to design and operate marine heavy lift transports and installations of major facilities in a safe and efficient manner using state of the art analysis methods, databases, and hydrodynamics. SafeTrans covers all types of marine transportations of any distance, and shorter tow-outs and installations. SafeTrans can also provide guidance for critical operations such as pipe-lays, platform removal or drilling.

safetrans

SafeTrans is an integrated tool to design and operate marine heavy lift transports and installations of major facilities in a safe and efficient manner using state of the art analysis methods, databases, and hydrodynamics. SafeTrans covers all types of marine transportations of any distance, and shorter tow-outs and installations. SafeTrans can also provide guidance for critical operations such as pipe-lays, platform removal or drilling.

shipma

SHIPMA is primarily used for port and fairway design, referring to both approach channels and inland waterways. In SHIPMA vessels are steered by an autopilot which is capable of operating in the track keeping mode and the harbour manoeuvring mode, making it possible to perform typical harbour manoeuvres like turning, reverse sailing and berthing.

shipma

SHIPMA is primarily used for port and fairway design, referring to both approach channels and inland waterways. In SHIPMA vessels are steered by an autopilot which is capable of operating in the track keeping mode and the harbour manoeuvring mode, making it possible to perform typical harbour manoeuvres like turning, reverse sailing and berthing.

windos

WINDOS is a computer program for the calculation of wind loads on offshore structures. The program has been developed to bridge the gap between the two common methods used for wind load prediction: the simple calculation models provided by the classification societies and model testing in a windtunnel. The program can handle arbitrary types of ships and offshore structures.

windos

WINDOS is a computer program for the calculation of wind loads on offshore structures. The program has been developed to bridge the gap between the two common methods used for wind load prediction: the simple calculation models provided by the classification societies and model testing in a windtunnel. The program can handle arbitrary types of ships and offshore structures.

SAMSON

SAMSON stands for Safety Assessment Models for Shipping and Offshore in the North Sea. With the SAMSON model various risk assessment calculations can be performed regarding maritime safety. By using the full maritime traffic database, we can determine various environmental conditions such as wind and current, different mathematical models and the frequency of different types of 'dangerous' events, casualties.

SAMSON

SAMSON stands for Safety Assessment Models for Shipping and Offshore in the North Sea. With the SAMSON model various risk assessment calculations can be performed regarding maritime safety. By using the full maritime traffic database, we can determine various environmental conditions such as wind and current, different mathematical models and the frequency of different types of 'dangerous' events, casualties.

software tools by research area

SHIP PERFORMANCE & HULL FORM OPTIMISATION

We have several software tools available. Download and read to learn more.

SHIP PERFORMANCE & HULL FORM OPTIMISATION

We have several software tools available. Download and read to learn more.

PROPELLER DESIGN & ANALYSIS

We have several software tools available. Download and read to learn more.

PROPELLER DESIGN & ANALYSIS

We have several software tools available. Download and read to learn more.

MOTION & MOORING ANALYSIS

We have several software tools available. Download and read to learn more.

MOTION & MOORING ANALYSIS

We have several software tools available. Download and read to learn more.

OPERABILITY ANALYSIS

We have several software tools available. Download and read to learn more.

OPERABILITY ANALYSIS

We have several software tools available. Download and read to learn more.

NAUTICAL TRAINING & ANALYSIS

We have several software tools available. Download and read to learn more.

NAUTICAL TRAINING & ANALYSIS

We have several software tools available. Download and read to learn more.

MARIN INSIDE

MARINinside is a software development kit that allows your application to be coupled with MARIN hydrodynamics for time domain simulation.

MARIN INSIDE

MARINinside is a software development kit that allows your application to be coupled with MARIN hydrodynamics for time domain simulation.

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