Introduction
Arjan Voogt holds a MSc. degree in applied physics from Delft University of Technology and graduated in fluid dynamics. He joined MARIN in 1998 to work as project manager on offshore model tests. Arjan is currently working as manager of MARIN USA with offices in Houston and Washington DC. From these office MARIN provides local client support third party verifications work and design optimization studies using inhouse developed software and a nautical bridge simulator.
Expertise areas
Publications
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US Feeder Solutions for Offshore Wind
1 May 2023
Feeder vessels are one of the solutions being considered to facilitate Jones Act-compliant installation of offshore wind turbines on the US outer ...
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Eemshaven LNG - Repurposing an FSRU Built for Tropical Conditions to Operate in the North Sea
1 May 2023
In 2017, Exmar has taken delivery of an FSRU which was intended to operate in Bangladesh to provide the country up to 600 MMSCFD of natural gas. The ...
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Nautical studies for the EemsEnergy Terminal
12 Dec 2022
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MARIN assisted N.V. Nederlandse Gasunie with nautical studies investigating the import of LNG into the port of Eemshaven. The project requires the ...
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Managing operational expectations
25 Apr 2018
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Many design choices for floating offshore installations are driven by expected operational performance. Design studies help to understand ...
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Bilge keel damping from in-field motion measurments
21 Apr 2017
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Chevron worked with MARIN on a novel approach to characterise the actual damping for an FSPO in real world conditions.
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MARIN USA helps HWCG plan emergency response requiring well flowback
8 Dec 2015
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Numerical analysis and bridge simulation are being used to
develop a deepwater containment response system to ensure that
there will never be a ...
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Integrating Onboard DP Systems into Model Test Facilities and Offshore Bridge Simulators
4 May 2015
After the first model tests confirmed station keeping performance for Dynamic Positioned (DP) drilling units, many research projects have helped ...
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Wind Shielding Estimation of a Tandem Vessel Using Disturbed Velocity Field from CFD
1 Feb 2015
The wind forces experienced by a receiving transport vessel in a tandem configuration will be influenced by so-called shielding effects, caused by ...
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Integrating hydrodynamic and nautical studies for offshore LNG operations
5 May 2014
For offshore LNG production, the ability to safely offload LNG to shuttle carriers is an important driver in the design. Hydrodynamic studies and ...
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Real-time bridge simulations for Sofec 'bring design to life'
25 Apr 2014
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Sofec is designing a new FSRU and asked MARIN to evaluate and optimise the offloading procedure.
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Desktop studies turn new offshore initiatives into safe and efficient solutions
17 Dec 2013
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MARIN USA works closely with offshore clients during the concept phase of their projects as ideas are turned into reality.
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Hydrodynamic analysis for side-by-side offloading
21 Jul 2009
In this paper a comparison between model basin experiments and results of linear diffraction computations on side-by-side moored LNG carriers is ...
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Wave Slamming on External Turrets of FPSOs
1 Jun 2009
The paper discussed the possible slamming loads on the underside of the (chaintable of) external turret moored F(P)SOs. For this problem of turret ...
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Shuttle tool now ready for side-by-side Offloading Operations
29 Jan 2009
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The Shuttle tool for the sim- for side-by-side Off loading Operations ulation of complex, offloading operations is now capable of side-by-side ...
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New SCR capable Disconnectable Mooring System tested for SBM Atlantia
1 Apr 2008
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The MoorSparTM mooring system is a new, SBM Atlantia design that allows an FPSO to be moored using existing yoke technology. To investigate the ...
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Elevated Support Vessel passes tests with flying colours
1 Apr 2008
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In a world of mergers and ever-growing companies, MARIN has taken up the challenge to provide advice to new players in the field. Remedial Offshore ...
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Stability of Deepwater Drilling Semi Submersibles
1 Oct 2007
Most stability standards for the design of semisubmersibles are based on quasi-static approaches. These methods do not take into account the dynamic ...
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Advances in the Hydrodynamics of Side-by-side Moored Vessels
10 Jun 2007
In this paper a comparison between model basin experiments and results of diffraction computations on side-by-side moored LNG carriers is presented. ...
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The Spatial Analyis of an Extreme Wave in a Model Basin
10 Jun 2007
As a pilot study into the understanding of the occurrence of extreme waves, the spatial development of an extreme wave (Ac/Hs=1.59) in a model basin ...
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Deep pit attracts full-tendon Shenzi TLP
1 Apr 2007
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With its deep pit of 30 metres, the Offshore Basin offers the possibility of testing TLPs with their full-tendon length, even in ultra-deep waters. ...
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MARIN tackles the first decommissioning projects
1 Apr 2006
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Last year MARIN was heavily involved in several heavy-lift projects concerning the removal of fixed structures from North Sea oil and gas fields. ...
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Model Tests on a novel Side by Side Offshore LNG (off) Loading System
1 Apr 2006
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Increasing worldwide demand for the consumption of natural gas requires new concepts for the import of gas, especially to North America. MARIN puts ...
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Validation of an Analytical Method to Calculate Wave Setdown on Current
12 Jun 2005
This paper describes an analytical model to calculate the setdown in waves with and without current. This model is based on a second order quadratic ...
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Second Order Effects in Extreme Waves and Shallow Water Waves
14 Apr 2005
This paper describes an analytical model to calculate the second order effects in waves with and without current. The model is based on a second ...
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Deep thoughts about shallow water
1 Apr 2005
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The development of reliable offshore LNG terminals in shallow water requires fresh insight into the related problems. MARIN explores the issues ...
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Wave Impacts on Moored Ship-Type Offshore Structures due to Steep Fronted Waves
1 Jan 2005
Can wave impacts only be identified and characterized by the relative wave velocities in front of the bow? The results presented in this paper show ...
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Wave Impact Excitation on Ship Type Offshore Structures in Steep Fronted Waves
1 Aug 2004
Wave impacts in steep fronted waves can induce extremely large impact pressures on the hull of moored ship-type offshore structures. As part of the ...
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An Approach to Calculate the Probability of Wave Impact on an FPSO Bow
20 Jun 2004
This work aims at characterizing the probability of wave impact and expected impact load on the bow geometry of an FPSO. In order to determine the ...
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Prediction of Wave Impact Loads on Ship-type Offshore Structures in Steep Fronted Waves
23 May 2004
Steep fronted waves can induce extremely large impact pressures on the hull of moored ship-type offshore structures. Several incidents confirmed ...
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Wave Impacts due to Steep Fronted Waves
1 Jan 2004
It is the question whether ‘Rogue waves’ can only be identified and characterized by their extreme height s. The results presented in this abstract ...
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The Effect of Mooring System and Sheared Currents on Vortex Induced Motions of Truss Spars
8 Jun 2003
Since 1996 Spars have been used as production platform in the Gulf of Mexico. Spar Vortex Induced Motions (VIM) in strong currents like the ...
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Mean and Low Frequency Roll for Semi-submersibles in Waves
23 May 2002
The paper demonstrates how the findings of a series of model tests and diffraction calculations, performed to determine the motion behavior of a new ...
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Green Water Evaluation for FPSOs in the Gulf of Mexico
1 May 2002
Estimation of green water occurrence and the associated loading on exposed structures is an important design consideration for FPSOs [Floating ...
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Two leading truss Spar players choose MARIN model testing
1 Apr 2002
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MARIN was very proud when the two main players in the truss Spar field, CSO -Aker and J. Ray McDermott, both decided to use MARIN's facilities and ...
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Extensive Model Testing of a Dry-Tree Spread-Moored Barge in Brazillian Waters
1 Jan 2002
This paper describes the overall behavior of a new build barge to be spread moored offshore Brazil in 1,200 m water depth. The barge supports 12 dry ...
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Santa Fe's Development Driller undergoes DP tests
1 Dec 2001
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As Santa Fe builds a new semisubmersible drilling rig capable of operating in water depths up to 7,500ft, MARIN is playing a fundamental role in its ...
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FPSO tandem offloading
1 Apr 2001
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As operator of Block 17, TotalFinaElf E&P Angola1 intends to develop the offshore field Dalia, located approximately 80 miles off the coast of ...
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The effect of bow flare angle on FPSO green water loading
14 Feb 2000
In this paper green water at the bow of weathervaning FPSOs is investigated. The strongly non-linear relative wave motions at the bow can come above ...
