MagazineMARIN is ready for the future with the all new MMS2
MARIN Report 121
17 Aug 2017
Reading time 3 minutes
In 2016, MARIN launched MARIN Measurement System 2 (MMS2), which represents a major improvement. The total number of measurement channels has ...
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
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
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.
MagazineBilge keel damping from in-field motion measurments
MARIN Report 120
21 Apr 2017
Reading time 6 minutes
Chevron worked with MARIN on a novel approach to characterise the actual damping for an FSPO in real world conditions.
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
MagazineLong-term structural integrity monitoring of Bonga FPSO gets underway
MARIN Report 120
21 Apr 2017
Reading time 6 minutes
Shell contracted MARIN for the installation of an Advisory Hull Monitoring System (AHMS) aboard the Bonga FPSO and in December 2016, it was ...
MagazineDefining the Nautical Safety Profile
MARIN Report 120
21 Apr 2017
Reading time 3 minutes
MARIN is working together with the industry to develop the Nautical Safety Profile for operations and risk management.
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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 ...
MagazineFLNG ASV - Bridging engineering to operations
MARIN Report 120
21 Apr 2017
Reading time 6 minutes
An impressive operation and an impressive project! FLNG ASV
highlights MARIN's strategy of linking the engineering phase to the operational phase.
manoeuvring and nautical studiesstability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringwaves, impacts and hydrostructuralsafe operations and human factorsdynamic positioningmanoeuvringrenewablesoil and gasinfrastructuremarine systemslife at seadefencepassengers and yachtingtransport and shippingoffloadingoperabilityperformance based assessmentroll stabilisationseakeeping performancewaves & motions
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. ...
MagazineFree basin time for SME concept testing
MARIN Report 120
21 Apr 2017
Reading time 6 minutes
To stimulate Dutch maritime innovation, MARIN has invited Small & Medium Enterprises to test their new ideas and concepts for free in 2016 and ...
manoeuvring and nautical studiesstability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringsustainable propulsionwaves, impacts and hydrostructuraldynamic positioningresistance and propulsionrenewablesoil and gasinfrastructuremarine systemspassengers and yachtingtransport and shippinghull form optimisationhydro-elasticitymooring and offloadingwaves & motions