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
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
MagazinePort of Rotterdam focuses on safety, efficiency and the environment
MARIN Report 103
2 Aug 2011
Reading time 6 minutes
The Harbour Master and the port managers outline how MARIN helps Rotterdam achieve its goals.
manoeuvring and nautical studiesmanoeuvringinfrastructureauthorities and regulatorsdefencepassengers and yachtingtransport and shippingport and channel designsafety
MagazineYachting - a highly demanding market
MARIN Report 103
2 Aug 2011
Reading time 12 minutes
MARIN has long been committed to serving the global yachting market; assisting in the engineering of innovative designs and complex systems. These ...
cfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studies
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
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
MagazineCrackGuard it's all in the name!
MARIN Report 102
26 Apr 2011
Reading time 3 minutes
A new JIP will help ensure the structural integrity of marine structures. Report cracks the case open.
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringwaves, impacts and hydrostructuralmeasurements and controldata sciencemonitoringstructural responsewaves & motions
MagazineIncreasing interest in tests for Vortex Induced Motions
MARIN Report 102
26 Apr 2011
Reading time 6 minutes
For Marin 2010 was a very busy year for Vortex Induced Motions (VIM) tests. Report highlights the latest tests.
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringwaves, impacts and hydrostructuralrenewablesoil and gaslife at seavortex induced vibrations (viv)waves & motions
MagazineWorld-class deepwater Anchor Handling Simulator
MARIN Report 102
26 Apr 2011
Reading time 9 minutes
Report interviews Captain Mark Randall, Project Manager of the Swire Marine Training Centre (SMTC) in Singapore, about
whether the simulator has ...
manoeuvring and nautical studiesstability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringwaves, impacts and hydrostructuralcfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiessafe operations and human factorstime-domain simulationsdynamic positioningrenewablesoffshore operationsoil and gasinfrastructuremarine systemslife at seatransport and shippingtrainingsimulationsanchor handlingwaves & motions
MagazineDeepwater pit proves popular for TLP model tests
MARIN Report 102
26 Apr 2011
Reading time 3 minutes
MARIN's deepwater pit in the Offshore Basin allows modeling of TLPs, including their tendons, over the full water depth. Here, we delve the inner ...
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringwaves, impacts and hydrostructuraloil and gaswaves & motions
Magazine30th OMAE Conference & the Floating Wind Turbine Challenge
MARIN Report 102
26 Apr 2011
Reading time 3 minutes
In January 2010, MARIN already started its efforts to organise the
OMAE 2011 conference, together with the Dutch offshore industry. A group of ...
MagazineComplex coupled model tests for Petrobras
MARIN Report 102
26 Apr 2011
Reading time 6 minutes
Model tests were carried out simultaneously on three floaters in
MARIN's Offshore Basin and these were followed by two-body, coupled VIM tests in ...
waves, impacts and hydrostructuraloil and gas
MagazineValuable training on LNG Floating Storage and Regasification Unit
MARIN Report 102
26 Apr 2011
Reading time 6 minutes
MARIN's Full Mission Bridge simulators provided simulation training for what is believed to be the world's first FSRU installed
offshore. Report ...
manoeuvring and nautical studiesstability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringsafe operations and human factorstime-domain simulationsmanoeuvringrenewablesoil and gasinfrastructuredefencepassengers and yachtingtransport and shippingsimulatorstrainingmooring and offloadinglngside-by-side