MagazineSuccess of renowned 'Wageningen B' followed by the future-ready C & D-Series
MARIN Report 116
8 Dec 2015
Reading time 6 minutes
A three-year JIP leads to 35 new, open and ducted Controllable
Pitch Propeller (CPP) designs after a test programme involving
more than 750 open ...
sustainable propulsionnoise and vibrationresistance and propulsionmarine systemspoweringdefencepassengers and yachtingtransport and shippingcavitationpropeller designpropulsionpropellerpropulsor
MagazineDockwise pushes the boundaries in remarkable Aasta Hansteen T&I project
MARIN Report 116
8 Dec 2015
Reading time 9 minutes
Several years of preparations are supporting the incredibly complex Aasta Hansteen Transport & Installation project, which will culminate in a ...
MagazineLeading research institutes explore the future of unmanned transport
MARIN Report 116
8 Dec 2015
Reading time 3 minutes
With an increasing interest in the possibility of autonomic sailing ships, several initiatives are underway. MARIN is carrying out unmanned ship ...
manoeuvring and nautical studiescfd/simulation/desk studiesmeasurements and controldata scienceinfrastructureauthorities and regulatorstransport and shippingmonitoringaissafety
MagazineAasta Hansteen - Bridging engineering to operations
MARIN Report 116
8 Dec 2015
Reading time 9 minutes
An impressive operation and an impressive project!
Aasta Hansteen highlights MARIN's strategy of linking the engineering phase to the operational ...
manoeuvring and nautical studiesstability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringwaves, impacts and hydrostructuralmeasurements and controldata sciencedynamic positioningmanoeuvringrenewablesoil and gasinfrastructurelife at seadefencepassengers and yachtingtransport and shippingmonitoringdynamic trackingmooring and offloadingwaves & motions
MagazineSimulations - From concept to operation
MARIN Report 116
8 Dec 2015
Reading time 6 minutes
Simulation is the imitation of real-world operations. This broad definition fully applies to MARIN's contribution to the maritime world as MARIN ...
MagazineMARIN assists clients in improving the hydrodynamic performance of submarines
MARIN Report 115
21 Aug 2015
Reading time 3 minutes
Numerical computations are increasingly used to assess submarine designs.
manoeuvring and nautical studiesstability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringsustainable propulsionmanoeuvringresistance and propulsioninfrastructuremarine systemsdefencepassengers and yachtingtransport and shippinghull form optimisation
MagazineMARIN uses CFD to assess SSPs revolutionary new HUB design
MARIN Report 115
21 Aug 2015
Reading time 6 minutes
MARIN combined CFD with fast-time simulations and intensive testing on its bridge simulator to explore the full potential of the
new SSP HUB design.
MagazineMARIN invests in the future as CFD takes on more prominent role
MARIN Report 115
21 Aug 2015
Reading time 6 minutes
To facilitate the use of reliable CFD in the design and engineering process, MARIN has invested in a new, large computer cluster, and is sharing its ...
cfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studies
MagazineCalculation of ship-ship and ship-port structure internaction using CFD
MARIN Report 115
21 Aug 2015
Reading time 3 minutes
Carrying out fast and reliable calculations of hydrodynamic interaction forces is a vital part of MARIN's work. A recent project highlights this.
manoeuvring and nautical studiesinfrastructureauthorities and regulatorstransport and shippingport and channel designsafety
MagazineIn-depth analysis of anti-roll tanks using CFD simulations
MARIN Report 115
21 Aug 2015
Reading time 3 minutes
In 2014, the behaviour of anti-roll tanks (ARTs) was studied at MARIN by using ReFRESCO CFD simulations to fully understand the working principles.
manoeuvring and nautical studiesstability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringwaves, impacts and hydrostructuralsafe operations and human factorsmanoeuvringoil and gasinfrastructuremarine systemslife at seaauthorities and regulatorsdefencepassengers and yachtingtransport and shippingmonitoringaccident investigationscomfortoperabilityroll stabilisationsafetyseakeeping performancesloshingtrialscruise and ferry
MagazineCFD – a future ‘numerical towing tank’ for naval vessels
MARIN Report 115
21 Aug 2015
Reading time 9 minutes
Report interviews Oscar van Straten, an engineer from Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding, Research & Technology Support,
about the impact of CFD and ...
MagazineCFD provides valuable insight into current loads on offshore constructions
MARIN Report 115
21 Aug 2015
Reading time 6 minutes
CFD has become an accurate, efficient and cost-effective design tool to predict the current loads on typical offshore constructions.
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringrenewablesoil and gaslife at seatransport and shippingoffloading
MagazineComplex hull shapes need sophisticated assessment
MARIN Report 115
21 Aug 2015
Reading time 6 minutes
Leading dredging company Van Oord asked MARIN to perform a full assessment of the hull lines of its new hopper dredger.
sustainable propulsionresistance and propulsioninfrastructuretransport and shippinghull form optimisationspeed/power performance
MagazineReFRESCO, a CFD code tailored to the maritime world takes shape
MARIN Report 115
21 Aug 2015
Reading time 9 minutes
Along with the widespread application of the ReFRESCO Code mentioned in other articles of this Report, continuous further refinement and extension ...
manoeuvring and nautical studiesstability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringsustainable propulsionwaves, impacts and hydrostructuralcfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiesresistance and propulsionrenewablesoil and gasmarine systemslife at seadefencepassengers and yachtingtransport and shippingcavitationfatiguehull form optimisationvortex induced vibrations (viv)
MagazineFrom fresh Breathe to hot Savannah
MARIN Report 115
21 Aug 2015
Reading time 3 minutes
Back in 2011, a paper outlining the pioneering 'Breathe' concept - a sustainable and innovative design for a large displacement motor yacht - was ...
manoeuvring and nautical studiesstability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringsustainable propulsionmanoeuvringnoise and vibrationresistance and propulsioninfrastructuremarine systemslife at seapoweringauthorities and regulatorsdefencepassengers and yachtingtransport and shippingcavitationcomforterosionhull form optimisationperformance based assessmentpropeller designseakeeping performancespeed/power performance