PaperControllability at too high speeds in too shallow water
International Conference on Marine Simulation and Ship Manoeuvrability 2006 (MARSIM’06), Terschelling, the Netherlands
1 jun. 2006
Nowadays vessels will have to run at higher speeds in shallow water. Furthermore, it is known that vessels lose controllability while sailing at too ...
manoeuvring and nautical studiescfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiesmeasurements and controldata sciencesafe operations and human factorstime-domain simulationsmanoeuvringnautical operationsinfrastructuredefencepassengers and yachtingtransport and shippingmodel testingmonitoringfull scalesimulations
PaperExperimental Investigation Into the Vortex Formation In the Wake of an Oscillating Cylinder Using Particle Image Velocimetry
The Sixteenth International Offshore and Polar Engineering Conference (ISOPE), San Francisco, California, USA
28 mei 2006
In this paper a novel experimental investigation into the vortex formation in the wake of a fixed and an oscillating circular cylinder is presented. ...
waves, impacts and hydrostructuralvortex induced vibrations (viv)
PaperIdentification of Quadratic Responses of Floating Structures in Waves
The Sixteenth International Offshore and Polar Engineering Conference (ISOPE), San Francisco, California, USA
28 mei 2006
A formulation for the estimation of the low frequency damping and the quadratic wave drift force transfer function will be presented in this paper. ...
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringwaves, impacts and hydrostructuralcfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiesmeasurements and controldata sciencetime-domain simulationsrenewablesoil and gasinfrastructuremarine systemslife at seamodel testingloads and responsesmooring and offloadingsimulationswaves & motionsoffshore engineering
PaperCombining a Knowledge System with Computer-Aided Design
5th International Conference on Computer and IT Applications in the Maritime Industries (COMPIT’06), Oegstgeest, the Netherlands
8 mei 2006
This paper discusses the implementation and application of the knowledge-based system Quaestor linked to the NURBS-modeller Rhinoceros. The research ...
cfd/simulation/desk studiesmeasurements and controldata sciencesoftware engineering
MagazineSide-by-Side mooring study for the Sanha
MARIN Report 88
1 apr. 2006
Reading time 3 minutes
Difficult environmental conditions led ChevronTexaco to ask MARIN to study their effects on the LPG FPSO Sanha and to set up an operational window.
manoeuvring and nautical studiesstability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringcfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiessafe operations and human factorstime-domain simulationsmanoeuvringnautical operationsoil and gasinfrastructuredefencepassengers and yachtingtransport and shippingoffloadingsimulations
MagazineModel Tests on a novel Side by Side Offshore LNG (off) Loading System
MARIN Report 88
1 apr. 2006
Reading time 3 minutes
Increasing worldwide demand for the consumption of natural gas requires new concepts for the import of gas, especially to North America. MARIN puts ...
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringwaves, impacts and hydrostructuralmeasurements and controldata sciencerenewablesoil and gasinfrastructuremarine systemslife at seatransport and shippingmodel testingoffloadingsloshingoffshore engineering
MagazineMARIN fills in the VIV gaps of the Gravity Actuated Pipe (GAP) concept
MARIN Report 88
1 apr. 2006
Reading time 3 minutes
Over the last half year MARIN has worked extensively with SBM to study the challenging hydrodynamic aspects of the GAP system, using the High ...
waves, impacts and hydrostructuralmeasurements and controldata sciencerenewablesoil and gasinfrastructuremarine systemslife at seamodel testingvortex induced vibrations (viv)offshore engineering
MagazineJIPs focus on Offshore LNG
MARIN Report 88
1 apr. 2006
Reading time 3 minutes
With the development of offshore LNG terminals having the full attention of the offshore industry, MARIN too, is keen to keep abreast of ...
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringwaves, impacts and hydrostructuralmeasurements and controldata sciencerenewablesoil and gasinfrastructuremarine systemslife at seatransport and shippingmodel testingmooring and offloadingmotionssloshingdampingoffshore engineering
MagazineIt takes two to tango
MARIN Report 88
1 apr. 2006
Reading time 3 minutes
For structures working in close proximity, sudden wind squalls can be a concern. Therefore, Amerada Hess Equatorial Guinea decided to subject their ...
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringmeasurements and controldata sciencerenewablesoil and gasinfrastructuremarine systemslife at seamodel testingmotionsoffshore engineering
MagazineIs state-of-the-art decision support technology all it's cracked up to be?
MARIN Report 88
1 apr. 2006
Reading time 3 minutes
In the coming years there will be an increasing number of heavy cargo transports and offshore installations of medium and heavy weight modules. ...
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringwaves, impacts and hydrostructuralcfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiestime-domain simulationsrenewablesoffshore operationsoil and gasinfrastructuremarine systemslife at seatransport and shippingmonitoringtrials and monitoringloads and responsesmotionsfull scalesoftware engineeringwaves & motionsoffshore engineering
MagazineSemis tested on VIM, wave loads and DP performance
MARIN Report 88
1 apr. 2006
Reading time 3 minutes
In addition to hydrodynamic model tests investigating the operability and workability of Dynamically Positioned
semi-submersible platforms, MARIN ...
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringmeasurements and controldata sciencerenewablesoil and gasinfrastructuremarine systemslife at seamodel testingextreme conditionsvortex induced motions (vim)offshore engineering
MagazineMonitas JIP
MARIN Report 88
1 apr. 2006
Reading time 3 minutes
MARIN has embarked on a specification and pilot application JIP of intelligent monitoring systems for FPSOs. Report explains.
waves, impacts and hydrostructuralmeasurements and controldata sciencerenewablesoil and gasinfrastructuremarine systemslife at seamonitoringtrials and monitoringfatiguefull scaleoffshore engineering
MagazineUMS - MARIN's special underwater eye
MARIN Report 88
1 apr. 2006
Reading time 3 minutes
For areas with an overall benign environment but with occasional extreme conditions, disconnectable turret buoy systems are a good option to moor ...
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringmeasurements and controldata sciencerenewablesoil and gasinfrastructuremarine systemslife at seamodel testingmooring and offloadingmotionsoffshore engineering
MagazineA valuable sparring partner for Spars
MARIN Report 88
1 apr. 2006
Reading time 3 minutes
In recent years the Spar concept has been a regular guest at MARIN. It trained its motion characteristics, VIM behaviour and performance in extreme ...
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringwaves, impacts and hydrostructuralmeasurements and controldata sciencerenewablesoil and gasinfrastructuremarine systemslife at seamodel testingmotionsvortex induced motions (vim)offshore engineering
MagazineMARIN tackles the first decommissioning projects
MARIN Report 88
1 apr. 2006
Reading time 6 minutes
Last year MARIN was heavily involved in several heavy-lift projects concerning the removal of fixed structures from North Sea oil and gas fields. ...
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringmeasurements and controldata sciencerenewablesoil and gasinfrastructuremarine systemslife at seamodel testingmonitoringmotionsfull scaleoffshore engineering