MagazineThe Blue Revolution is coming!
MARIN Report 104
16 dec. 2011
Reading time 3 minutes
MARIN has dedicated nearly 80 years to supporting the industry
in finding the right propulsion solutions and Natural Propulsion is making a come ...
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringsustainable propulsionwaves, impacts and hydrostructuralresistance and propulsionrenewablespropulsionrenewable energywaves & motionswind farms
MagazineMoonpool mysteries
MARIN Report 104
16 dec. 2011
Reading time 6 minutes
Report highlights several initiatives going on investigating the unknowns of the moonpool including test programmes and a new Joint Industry Project.
sustainable propulsionwaves, impacts and hydrostructuralmeasurements and controldata scienceresistance and propulsionoil and gaspoweringmodel testingsloshing
MagazineThawing out the challenges of ice loads
MARIN Report 104
16 dec. 2011
Reading time 3 minutes
Ice loads on the propellers of pods are the focus of one of the 'Cooperative Research Ships' working groups. Aiming to develop a mathematical model ...
sustainable propulsionwaves, impacts and hydrostructuralresistance and propulsionmarine systemspropeller design
MagazinePrediction of added resistance of ships in waves under further scrutiny
MARIN Report 104
16 dec. 2011
Reading time 6 minutes
MARIN investigates the merits of a Rankine source method in the prediction of added resistance.
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringsustainable propulsionresistance and propulsionseakeepingauthorities and regulatorsdefencepassengers and yachtingtransport and shippinghull form optimisationseakeeping performance
MagazineReliable speed assessment more relevant than ever
MARIN Report 104
16 dec. 2011
Reading time 3 minutes
The speed-power characteristics of ships have been at the core of ship design. But Report outlines how they are becoming even more important.
sustainable propulsionmeasurements and controldata scienceresistance and propulsionmonitoringperformance based assessmentspeed/power performancetrials
MagazineDetermining wind loads with CFD
MARIN Report 104
16 dec. 2011
Reading time 3 minutes
Report highlights how Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) are playing an increasingly important role in the assessment of wind loads.
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringwaves, impacts and hydrostructuralcfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiesoil and gastransport and shippingwaves & motions
MagazineMARIN spearheads propulsion improvements
MARIN Report 104
16 dec. 2011
Reading time 6 minutes
Fuel saving and emission reduction are motivating factors in the drive to improve marine propulsor technology and in the renewed
interest in special ...
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringsustainable propulsioncfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiesresistance and propulsionmarine systemsperformance based assessmentpropeller designspeed/power performance
MagazineMARIN gets to grip with the elusive Human Factor
MARIN Report 104
16 dec. 2011
Reading time 3 minutes
As the maritime industry recognises the importance of the human
factor, MARIN has taken the decision to step into this new and
highly complex field.
manoeuvring and nautical studiesstability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringmanoeuvringnautical operationsinfrastructuremarine systemsdefencepassengers and yachtingtransport and shippingonboard advisoryoperabilityoperationsoperations and human factors
MagazineInland waterway transport the subject of many MARIN studies
MARIN Report 103
2 aug. 2011
Reading time 6 minutes
With increasing concerns about the environment and growing congestion on the roads, inland shipping is an interesting alternative. Report represents ...
manoeuvring and nautical studiesmanoeuvringinfrastructuredefencepassengers and yachtingtransport and shippingport and channel design
MagazineImproving nautical risk modelling with the help of AIS
MARIN Report 103
2 aug. 2011
Reading time 3 minutes
AIS has proven to be a valuable data source in vessel tracking for all kinds of applications, ranging from cargo tracking to detecting piracy. MARIN ...
manoeuvring and nautical studiesinfrastructureauthorities and regulatorssafety
MagazineBridge simulation training for Chevron Mooring Masters
MARIN Report 103
2 aug. 2011
Reading time 3 minutes
MARIN is playing a vital role assisting Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL) train its Mooring Masters to the highest international standards. Report ...
manoeuvring and nautical studiesstability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringcfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiessafe operations and human factorstime-domain simulationsrenewablesoil and gasinfrastructuresimulatorstrainingmooring and offloadingsimulations
MagazineProjects prove that air cavities reduce ship resistance
MARIN Report 103
2 aug. 2011
Reading time 3 minutes
It is now proven that air lubrication leads to a reduction in power and consequently, leads to fuel savings thanks to the Joint Industry Projects ...
sustainable propulsionresistance and propulsiontransport and shippingperformance based assessmentspeed/power performance
MagazineExtensive bollard pull & escort trials
MARIN Report 103
2 aug. 2011
Reading time 3 minutes
MARIN carries out an extensive array of tests for bollard pull & escort trials and it has recently boosted its offering with new dedicated ...
manoeuvring and nautical studiessustainable propulsionwaves, impacts and hydrostructuralmeasurements and controldata sciencemanoeuvringresistance and propulsionrenewablesoil and gasinfrastructuredefencepassengers and yachtingtransport and shippingmonitoringspeed/power performance
MagazineThe impact of ships that pass in the night... or in the day
MARIN Report 103
2 aug. 2011
Reading time 6 minutes
MARIN is involved in several projects examining the effects of passing ships. Here we present the many ways we help to shed light on this phenomenon.
manoeuvring and nautical studiesstability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringcfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiesmanoeuvringrenewablesoil and gasinfrastructureauthorities and regulatorsdefencepassengers and yachtingtransport and shippingresearch and developmentmooring and offloadingport and channel designsafety
MagazineReal-time simulations for the Port of Rotterdam
MARIN Report 103
2 aug. 2011
Reading time 3 minutes
Port of Rotterdam is constantly developing in a bid to meet the
changing requirements of its customers. Bridge simulations at MARIN assess nautical ...
manoeuvring and nautical studiescfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiestime-domain simulationsinfrastructureauthorities and regulatorstransport and shippingsimulatorsport and channel designsafetysimulations