MagazineOffshore tug simulations in extreme environments
MARIN Report 114
30 apr. 2015
Reading time 3 minutes
Offloading operations are taking place in more and more challenging environments. And in some of the most challenging locations offloading ...
MagazineMotion based simulator for Dutch Navy - 'FS3'
MARIN Report 114
30 apr. 2015
Reading time 3 minutes
A two-year project is underway which will lead to the development of a Fast Small Ship Simulator.
manoeuvring and nautical studiesstability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringmanoeuvringinfrastructurelife at seadefencepassengers and yachtingtransport and shippingcomfortseakeeping performance
MagazinePassage to the High North - when spray matters
MARIN Report 114
30 apr. 2015
Reading time 6 minutes
Why bother about a bit of spray? In mild climate latitudes rain and spray water is hardly a concern; it will run off and the ship happily carries ...
manoeuvring and nautical studiesstability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringsustainable propulsionsafe operations and human factorsresistance and propulsionoil and gasinfrastructurelife at seaauthorities and regulatorsdefencepassengers and yachtingtransport and shippingcomforthull form optimisationoperabilityseakeeping performancecruise and ferry
MagazineSharing knowledge, experience and costs through joint R&D
MARIN Report 114
30 apr. 2015
Reading time 6 minutes
The offshore industry works closely together to resolve common challenges. Here is an update on new and running Joint Industry Projects. ...
MagazineWiFi JIP makes it possible to take the next step in foundation design
MARIN Report 114
30 apr. 2015
Reading time 3 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 ...
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. ...