MagazineFull-scale squat measurements
MARIN Report 103
2 aug. 2011
Reading time 3 minutes
Rijkswaterstaat, which is part of the Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and the Environment, asked MARIN to investigate the possibility of allowing ...
manoeuvring and nautical studiesstability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringsustainable propulsionwaves, impacts and hydrostructuralmanoeuvringrenewablesoil and gasinfrastructurelife at seaauthorities and regulatorsdefencepassengers and yachtingtransport and shippingmonitoringport and channel designsafetyfull scale
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
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 ...
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
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
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
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
MagazineManaging fatigue in riser systems
MARIN Report 102
26 apr. 2011
Reading time 3 minutes
Following discussions with the industry and the success of Monitas, a new three-year JIP has launched, designed to provide the offshore industry ...
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringwaves, impacts and hydrostructuralmeasurements and controldata scienceoil and gasmonitoringfatiguevortex induced vibrations (viv)waves & motions
MagazineModel tests for early assessment of Launch and Recovery operations
MARIN Report 102
26 apr. 2011
Reading time 6 minutes
DCNS chose MARIN to conduct an operability study of the Launch and Recovery system to be installed on the new GOWIND type Offshore Patrol Vessels ...
manoeuvring and nautical studiesstability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringsafe operations and human factorsdefenceoperabilityseakeeping performance
MagazineMARIN has the wind in its sails pledging commitment to offshore wind sector
MARIN Report 102
26 apr. 2011
Reading time 6 minutes
With the growth in renewable energy, there is an increasing focus on offshore wind. The offshore wind industry is maturing and going further ...
manoeuvring and nautical studiesstability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringwaves, impacts and hydrostructuralrenewablesoil and gasinfrastructuremarine systemslife at seaauthorities and regulatorssafety assessmentwaves & motionswind farms
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
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
MagazineCooperative Research Ships - 41 years and still going strong
MARIN Report 101
14 dec. 2010
Reading time 6 minutes
CRS embodies the true cooperative spirit and four decades on it still finds interesting subjects to tackle.
joint industry projectjipnetwork
MagazineThe Magnificent Seven
MARIN Report 101
14 dec. 2010
Reading time 6 minutes
New ideas for Joint Industry Projects (JIPs) are born almost every
day at MARIN. Here, we highlight seven new JIPs that are starting up.
joint industry projectjipnetwork