MagazineOptical measurement techniques lead to highly accurate deformation measurements
MARIN Report 121
17 Aug 2017
Reading time 6 minutes
Optical measurement techniques are becoming more and more important for MARIN and its customers.
sustainable propulsionwaves, impacts and hydrostructuralresistance and propulsionmarine systemshydro-elasticitypropeller designstructural response
MagazineWave buoy measurements on a hexapod
MARIN Report 121
17 Aug 2017
Reading time 3 minutes
MARIN has recently expanded its facilities with a hexapod. This system can be used to generate forced oscillations in six degrees of freedom, either ...
manoeuvring and nautical studiesstability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringwaves, impacts and hydrostructuralsafe operations and human factorsoil and gastransport and shippingmotionsoffloadingoperabilityperformance based assessmentseakeeping performancewaves & motions
MagazineQuantifying measurement uncertainty
MARIN Report 121
17 Aug 2017
Reading time 3 minutes
Recently, MARIN has carried out an internal research programme to quantify the measurement uncertainty of three commonly performed types of tests. ...
MagazineCoVadem - big data for smarter inland shipping
MARIN Report 121
17 Aug 2017
Reading time 12 minutes
With the increasing need for improved fuel performance, smaller carbon footprints and optimised cargo volumes, the need for shipping data is vital. ...
manoeuvring and nautical studiesstability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringsustainable propulsionmeasurements and controldata scienceresistance and propulsionoil and gasinfrastructuredefencepassengers and yachtingtransport and shippingmonitoringhull form optimisationmotionsoffloadingperformance based assessmentspeed/power performanceinland shipping
MagazineStereo Particle Image Velocimetry proves important tool in a wide range of test campaigns
MARIN Report 121
17 Aug 2017
Reading time 3 minutes
Report gives an overview of the use of Stereo Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) at MARIN over the years.
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringsustainable propulsionresistance and propulsionrenewablesoil and gasmarine systemslife at seahull form optimisationoffloadingspeed/power performance
Magazine6-component propeller blade/shaft balance provides important insight
MARIN Report 121
17 Aug 2017
Reading time 6 minutes
MARIN designed a podded propulsor model with an internal motor and rotating 6-component force and moment shaft balance.
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringsustainable propulsionwaves, impacts and hydrostructuralnoise and vibrationresistance and propulsionoil and gaspoweringtransport and shippingoffloadingseakeeping performance
MagazineCapturing the invisible
MARIN Report 121
17 Aug 2017
Reading time 6 minutes
High-speed video allows us to capture processes which occur too fast to be visible to the naked eye. This technology is especially valuable for the ...
MagazineSupporting silent ships - measuring underwater radiated noise from cavitating ship propellers
MARIN Report 121
17 Aug 2017
Reading time 6 minutes
Have you ever had problems talking to someone in a noisy environment such as a busy restaurant? The same happens to marine animals, which use sound ...
sustainable propulsionnoise and vibrationresistance and propulsionmarine systemslife at seadefencepassengers and yachtingtransport and shippingcavitationpropeller designcruise and ferry
MagazineHow to determine weight distribution - Resonic-F has the answer
MARIN Report 121
17 Aug 2017
Reading time 3 minutes
Wave basin model tests are performed to determine the motion behaviour of a vessel or floating construction. They are performed for a predetermined ...
MagazinePropulsion tests - quasi-steady for efficiency and quality
MARIN Report 121
17 Aug 2017
Reading time 3 minutes
Report explains why the quasi-steady approach is gradually replacing the conventional method in model propulsion tests.
MagazineMARINnovatief 2017 results in seven new exploratory projects
MARIN Report 120
21 Apr 2017
Reading time 3 minutes
To stimulate creativity at MARIN we organised 'MARINnovatief
2017' (MARINnovative). The goal is to use MARIN's knowledge for new technical solutions ...
manoeuvring and nautical studiesstability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringsustainable propulsionwaves, impacts and hydrostructuraldynamic positioningresistance and propulsionrenewablesoil and gasinfrastructuremarine systemslife at seapoweringauthorities and regulatorsdefencepassengers and yachtingtransport and shippingmonitoringcomforthull form optimisationmooring and offloadingroll stabilisationsafetyspeed/power performancetrialscruise and ferrywaves & motions
MagazineAdvancements in operability assessment for maintenance on offshore wind turbines
MARIN Report 120
21 Apr 2017
Reading time 6 minutes
Report highlights the achievements of the Offshore Maintenance JIP so far, and outlines the follow-up activities.
manoeuvring and nautical studiesstability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringmeasurements and controldata sciencesafe operations and human factorsrenewablesoil and gasinfrastructurelife at seadefencepassengers and yachtingtransport and shippingmonitoringcomfortoperability
MagazineJoining forces to capture extreme loads
MARIN Report 120
21 Apr 2017
Reading time 3 minutes
The possible occurrence of negative air gaps on offshore structures in storm conditions has recently attracted significant attention. A new JIP ...
MagazineImproved design methods for wave impact on offhore wind turbines
MARIN Report 120
21 Apr 2017
Reading time 6 minutes
This year MARIN closed the very successful Wave impact on Fixed foundations WiFi I and II JIP. During the JIPs, more than 250,000 wave events were ...
MagazineStatoil on the importance of JIPs
MARIN Report 120
21 Apr 2017
Reading time 9 minutes
Statoil has been a regular visitor to MARIN over the years, both with commercial projects, as well as participating in many Joint Industry Projects. ...