MagazineGIS ideal for spatial analysis of AIS data
MARIN Report 98
24 Dec 2009
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While the introduction of the Automatic Identification System (AIS) provides a rich source of information about shipping traffic at sea, Geographic ...
MagazineMeasuring success
MARIN Report 98
24 Dec 2009
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Measuring success
STX Europe and MARIN - A cooperation spanning nearly three decades
manoeuvring and nautical studiesstability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringsustainable propulsionwaves, impacts and hydrostructuralmanoeuvringnoise and vibrationresistance and propulsioninfrastructuremarine systemslife at seaauthorities and regulatorsdefencepassengers and yachtingtransport and shippingcavitationcomfortdynamic trackinghull form optimisationhydro-elasticityperformance based assessmentpropeller designseakeeping performancespeed/power performancecruise and ferry
MagazineLifetime prediction moves a step closer with fatigue damage sensors
MARIN Report 98
24 Dec 2009
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Knowledge of fatigue damage is relevant for lifetime extension and assurance issues of ships and offshore structures, but also for rational planning ...
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringwaves, impacts and hydrostructuraldefencefatiguestructural response
MagazineMARIN develops unique Underwater Measurement System
MARIN Report 98
24 Dec 2009
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MARIN decided to tackle the problems associated with measuring underwater motions by developing a new Underwater Motion Measurement System. Report ...
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringwaves, impacts and hydrostructuralrenewablesoil and gasinfrastructuremarine systemslife at sealoads and responsesmooring and offloadingmotionsoffshore engineering
MagazineNew borescope technology
MARIN Report 98
24 Dec 2009
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MARIN recently improved the borescope technique significantly. Now, more detailed observations of propeller and other appendages are possible in ...
sustainable propulsionwaves, impacts and hydrostructuralnoise and vibrationresistance and propulsionmarine systemsdefencepassengers and yachtingtransport and shippingcavitationerosionperformance based assessmentpropeller designspeed/power performance
MagazineNew stereo-PIV system proves a valuable tool for flow measurements
MARIN Report 98
24 Dec 2009
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Stereo Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) is an advanced measuring technique for obtaining 3D velocity information in a plane. PIV can be used to ...
manoeuvring and nautical studiesstability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringsustainable propulsioncfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiesmanoeuvringresistance and propulsioninfrastructuremarine systemsdefencepassengers and yachtingtransport and shippingpropeller designvortex induced motions (vim)
MagazineTwo new JIPs launch
MARIN Report 97
12 Aug 2009
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Report provides an update on two of the latest Joint Industry Projects, one investigating the mysteries of the moonpool and the other looking into ...
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MagazineSWAY's special deep-water wind turbines
MARIN Report 97
12 Aug 2009
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Norwegian renewable energy company SWAY has developed a concept for wind turbines that can produce power in deepwater locations.
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringrenewablesrenewable energywind farms
MagazineSustainability and renewables - a key focus
MARIN Report 97
12 Aug 2009
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MARIN recognises the need for alternative and sustainable energy sources. The new Renewable ENergy Team (adjacent page) has already been applying ...
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringrenewablesrenewable energywind farms
MagazineExactly how foul is the fouling problem?
MARIN Report 97
12 Aug 2009
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Since the ban on tributyltin (TBT) anti-fouling paints from 2003, the effect of fouling on ship performance has again become an issue. TBT ...
MagazineSafety assessment for offshore wind farms with SAMSON
MARIN Report 97
12 Aug 2009
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The Dutch government aims to stimulate the use of renewable energy and one key part of this
strategy is offshore wind power. After many years, the ...
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringrenewablesrenewable energywind farms
MagazineAssessing the value of kite traction
MARIN Report 97
12 Aug 2009
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Rising interest in wind propulsion has been boosted by the apparent advent of kite traction. The development raises many questions, from the ...
cfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiestime-domain simulationssimulations
MagazineWallenius, a green pioneer
MARIN Report 97
12 Aug 2009
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Wallenius has a reputation for being one of the ÒgreenestÓ shipping companies in the world. Jesper Lšgdstršm, Design Manager Ð Stability & ...
MagazineVIRTUE boosts the role of CFD in ship hydrodynamics
MARIN Report 97
12 Aug 2009
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Ship resistance and propulsion are fundamental factors in the fuel efficiency of maritime transport.
Modern computational techniques allow further ...
cfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiestime-domain simulationssimulations
MagazineTackling tug emissions with Green Tug and E3 projects
MARIN Report 97
12 Aug 2009
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Even though shipping is one of the cleanest and most efficient methods of transportation, it too is playing its role in the battle to reduce ...
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