MagazineA focus on waves
MARIN Report 114
30 Apr 2015
Reading time 6 minutes
For model tests, the correct generation of a realistic representation of a natural wave field is vital, as the environmental conditions determine ...
MagazineFree concept testing well received by Dutch maritime innovators
MARIN Report 113
6 Dec 2014
Reading time 6 minutes
In a bold initiative to stimulate Dutch maritime innovation, MARIN decided to create a Concept Basin. And less than a year on, several new ...
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringmarine systemspassengers and yachtingroll stabilisation
MagazineNew project to provide insight into passenger ship comfort
MARIN Report 113
6 Dec 2014
Reading time 6 minutes
MARIN starts a two-year research programme with the passenger
ship sector to enhance industry knowledge.
manoeuvring and nautical studiesstability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringsafe operations and human factorsmarine systemslife at seadefencepassengers and yachtingcomfortonboard advisoryoperabilityroll stabilisationseakeeping performancecruise and ferry
MagazineSpeed@Sea
MARIN Report 113
6 Dec 2014
Reading time 3 minutes
Together with DAMEN, TNO, TUD, KNRM and DMO, MARIN participated in the Speed@Sea project. The goal was to assess the limiting aspects and criteria ...
manoeuvring and nautical studiesstability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringwaves, impacts and hydrostructuralinfrastructurelife at seaauthorities and regulatorsdefencepassengers and yachtingtransport and shippingcomfortsafetyseakeeping performancevortex induced vibrations (viv)
MagazineThe importance of the Human Factor
MARIN Report 113
6 Dec 2014
Reading time 6 minutes
The human factor has always been an important area of research at MARIN, and here Report outlines the many ways the organisation is involved.
MagazineInterview Verhoef - First in Freefall
MARIN Report 113
6 Dec 2014
Reading time 9 minutes
Report interviews the first and only aluminium Freefalllifeboat builder in the world and outlines how MARIN helped validate its latest lifeboats.
MagazineReFRESCO-operation gives unique opportunities in CFD
MARIN Report 113
6 Dec 2014
Reading time 3 minutes
Last autumn MARIN launched an innovative initiative to start a partnership with its clients for a maritime Computational Fluid Dynamics' (CFD) ...
cfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studies
MagazineIMO Minimum Power Requirement - A joint way ahead in adverse conditions
MARIN Report 113
6 Dec 2014
Reading time 3 minutes
New JIP aims to deliver better design for sustained speed in a seaway, following new EEDI regulations.
manoeuvring and nautical studiesstability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringsustainable propulsionwaves, impacts and hydrostructuralmeasurements and controldata sciencesafe operations and human factorsmanoeuvringresistance and propulsionoil and gasinfrastructuremarine systemspoweringdefencepassengers and yachtingtransport and shippingmonitoringhull form optimisationonboard advisoryoperabilityseakeeping performancespeed/power performancecruise and ferry
MagazineDropsim gives new insight into operational limits of freefall lifeboats
MARIN Report 113
6 Dec 2014
Reading time 9 minutes
With the successful validation of the software tool Dropsim a significant step forward has been made in determining the operational boundaries ...
MagazineAssessing the human factor in offloading operations
MARIN Report 113
6 Dec 2014
Reading time 3 minutes
Quantifying risks during offloading operations by the assessment of human factors has recently been the subject of a fascinating study at MARIN. ...
MagazineFuture-proof hull fairing tool developed
MARIN Report 113
6 Dec 2014
Reading time 3 minutes
By combining GMS with the strengths of Rhinoceros, MARIN now
has a hull fairing tool ready for the future.
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringsustainable propulsionresistance and propulsionmarine systemshull form optimisationpropeller design
MagazineCollision risk assessed with AIS data
MARIN Report 113
6 Dec 2014
Reading time 3 minutes
Automatic Identification System (AIS) data is now being used to
determine the collision risk for offshore installations.
MagazineHydro-structural response simulations play an important role in decision-making
MARIN Report 112
29 Aug 2014
Reading time 6 minutes
MARIN makes wide-scale use of various hydrodynamic tools to calculate structural response. Report highlights some recent applications.
manoeuvring and nautical studiesstability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringwaves, impacts and hydrostructuralsafe operations and human factorsoil and gastransport and shippingfatiguehydro-elasticityloads and responsesmotionsoperabilitystructural responsewave loads
MagazineLargest containership in the world 'Triple-E' first tested at MARIN
MARIN Report 112
29 Aug 2014
Reading time 6 minutes
MARIN was delighted to take part in a truly historic milestone in the industry when Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering (DSME) asked MARIN to ...
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringwaves, impacts and hydrostructuralmarine systemspassengers and yachtingtransport and shippingroll stabilisationseakeeping performanceslammingwaves & motions
MagazineQuantitative Risk Analysis for LNG terminals
MARIN Report 112
29 Aug 2014
Reading time 3 minutes
MARIN conducts Quantitative Risk Analysis for moored, small-scale LNG carriers and LNG barges for a Rotterdam LNG terminal.
manoeuvring and nautical studieswaves, impacts and hydrostructuraloil and gasinfrastructureauthorities and regulatorstransport and shippingaccident investigationsport and channel designsafety