MagazineDetermining loads for a challenging symmetrical ferry design
MARIN Report 146
20 Jan 2026
Particularly when it involves novel or complex ship structures, MARIN assists its clients with determining the loads on the ship that are necessary ...
model testing
MagazineWave-induced loads and motions in operation
MARIN Report 146
20 Jan 2026
A double-ended ferry is of course designed to save time when manoeuvring and berthing, which in turn leads to a reduction in fuel consumption, and ...
MagazineFull-scale port manoeuvring simulations for Dover and Calais
MARIN Report 146
20 Jan 2026
To test and verify the behaviour of the ferry in realistic conditions, two captains carried out various manoeuvres in a virtual environment on one ...
MagazineOcergy returns to MARIN for advanced testing of OCG-Wind Float
MARIN Report 145
5 Dec 2025
At the start of the year, Ocergy returned to MARIN for the third time to test the 15+MW design of its OCG-Wind™ Float—a floating wind platform ...
wind farmsfloating wind turbineoffshore windoffshore
MagazineMARIN and SolarDuck push boundaries with floating solar array tests
MARIN Report 145
5 Dec 2025
In a groundbreaking collaboration, MARIN and the offshore solar pioneer SolarDuck have successfully completed high-precision stationkeeping tests of ...
floating solarearly innovations and solutionsoffshore operationsoffshore energyoffshore
MagazineJan De Nul bridges the gap between engineering and onboard decision support
MARIN Report 145
5 Dec 2025
Aiming to precisely predict the workability of dredging operations, Belgian marine contractor Jan De Nul has developed an accurate tool for office ...
MagazineReal-time simulations ensure safe transport of Oosterweel Tunnel elements
MARIN Report 145
5 Dec 2025
Following years of preparation and planning, one of Belgium’s most ambitious infrastructure projects—the completion of the Antwerp ring road—is ...
infrastructure
MagazineMARIN introduces new strategic plan: Oceans of Opportunities
MARIN Report 145
5 Dec 2025
With its centenary on the horizon, MARIN is set to introduce a new Strategic Plan: Oceans of opportunities, ensuring that it can continue to be an ...
MagazineISO 15016:2025 Improved standard for speed/power trials
MARIN Report 144
30 Jun 2025
Following a four-year revision, the IMO MEPC83 accepted ISO 15016:2025 as the new standard for EEDI speed/power trials in April 2025. This ...
trials and monitoringinfrastructure
MagazinePotential risk of collisions at bridge piers under scrutiny
MARIN Report 144
30 Jun 2025
The Dutch government and knowledge experts, including MARIN, are teaming up to examine collision risks at ageing bridge piers in the Netherlands. ...
transport and shippinginfrastructure
MagazineEnhancing wind propulsion performance through human-centred design and bridge simulations
MARIN Report 144
30 Jun 2025
As the maritime sector pushes toward greener solutions, wind-assisted propulsion has emerged as a promising way to cut emissions and boost fuel ...
wind propulsionoperations and human factors
MagazineCRS MAMBO – Validated simulation tool for manoeuvring & seakeeping optimisation
MARIN Report 144
30 Jun 2025
Requirements regarding minimum power, safe return to port, and navy recommendations, compel naval architects to assess the performance of ships ...
manoeuvringwave measurements
MagazineFin propulsion revival
MARIN Report 144
30 Jun 2025
Fin propulsion is experiencing a revival due to its high propulsive efficiency. In early 2025, MARIN successfully tested a new fully electric system ...
resistance and propulsion
MagazineComplex simulations explore inland navigation on the Gelderse IJssel
MARIN Report 144
30 Jun 2025
Climate change is causing more frequent periods of drought, leading to low water levels in this river system. This makes it challenging to ...
inland shippingtransport and shipping
MagazineSupporting clients with reliable wind propulsion performance predicitions
MARIN Report 143
5 Mar 2025
The wind propulsion market continues to accelerate, with the fleet of commercial ships equipped with wind propulsion technology doubling in the last ...
wind propulsionships