MagazineMARIN addresses aft-body slamming concerns
MARIN Reporter 86
1 Sep 2005
Reading time 3 minutes
High propulsive efficiency has motivated many designers to apply a relatively-flat aft-body but in some cases this shape has raised concerns about ...
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringwaves, impacts and hydrostructuralmeasurements and controldata scienceseakeepingmodel testingmotionsslamming
MagazineNew PIV system available at MARIN
MARIN Report 86
1 Sep 2005
Reading time 3 minutes
A new underwater, three-component Particle Image Velocimetry system (3C-PIV or stereo-PIV) is available now at MARIN for detailed flow measurements. ...
cfdcfd/simulation/desk studies
MagazineCFD versus model tests, which one will be the winner?
MARIN Report 86
1 Sep 2005
Reading time 6 minutes
IHC, Ballast HAM (now Van Oord), Boskalis and MARIN, initiated the HOppers in Shallow WAter (HOSWA) project
when they realised there may be a glut ...
manoeuvring and nautical studiessustainable propulsioncfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiesmeasurements and controldata sciencemanoeuvringresistance and propulsioninfrastructuremarine systemsdefencepassengers and yachtingtransport and shippingmodel testingpropeller design
MagazineScenario simulations for profitable shipping
MARIN Report 86
1 Sep 2005
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Within the realm of safety, the shipping industry is continuously searching for a competitive balance between operational performance and building ...
manoeuvring and nautical studiesstability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringsustainable propulsioncfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiessafe operations and human factorstime-domain simulationsseakeepingtransport and shippingoperabilityseakeeping performancesimulations
MagazineNew JIP brings sea trials up to speed
MARIN Report 86
1 Sep 2005
Reading time 3 minutes
As leading shipowners and shipyards co-operate in the 'Sea Trial Analysis' Joint Industry Project, Report takes a closer look at the new initiative.
sustainable propulsionmeasurements and controldata scienceresistance and propulsionoil and gastransport and shippingmonitoringtrials and monitoringspeed/power performancetrialsfull scale
MagazinePELS proves to be a 'SMOOTH' operator
MARIN Report 86
1 Sep 2005
Reading time 3 minutes
The national Dutch research project PELS (Project Energy-saving air-Lubricated Ships) was actually completed in December 2004 after considerable ...
sustainable propulsionmeasurements and controldata scienceresistance and propulsiontransport and shippingmodel testingmonitoringhull form optimisationspeed/power performancefull scale
MagazineNew publication on Deepwater CALM Buoy
MARIN Report 85
1 Apr 2005
Reading time 2 minutes
A series of large-scale model tests on the behaviour of deepwater CALM buoys was recently carried out on behalf of Bluewater Energy Services in ...
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringwaves, impacts and hydrostructuralmeasurements and controldata sciencerenewablesoil and gasinfrastructuremarine systemslife at seamodel testingloads and responsesmooring and offloadingmotionsoffshore engineering
MagazineSpar Vortex Induced Motion in current and waves towing tank
MARIN Report 85
1 Apr 2005
Reading time 3 minutes
The Vortex Induced Motion (VIM) of a Spar platform is an important consideration for the design of Spar moorings
and risers. Recent tests carried ...
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringwaves, impacts and hydrostructuralmeasurements and controldata sciencerenewablesoil and gasinfrastructuremarine systemslife at seamodel testingloads and responsesvortex induced motions (vim)offshore engineering
MagazineA busy year for VIV test apparatus in High Speed Basin
MARIN Report 85
1 Apr 2005
Reading time 3 minutes
The newly-developed riser VIV test apparatus in the High Speed Basin has seen a productive year with three
successful test campaigns. Report briefly ...
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringwaves, impacts and hydrostructuralmeasurements and controldata sciencerenewablesoil and gasinfrastructuremarine systemslife at seamodel testingvortex induced vibrations (viv)offshore engineering
MagazineDeep thoughts about shallow water
MARIN Report 85
1 Apr 2005
Reading time 3 minutes
The development of reliable offshore LNG terminals in shallow water requires fresh insight into the related problems. MARIN explores the issues ...
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringmeasurements and controldata sciencerenewablesoil and gasinfrastructuremarine systemslife at seatransport and shippingmodel testingmooring and offloadingoffshore engineering
MagazineIvan the Terrible captured on disk
MARIN Report 85
1 Apr 2005
Reading time 3 minutes
The Marco Polo Tension Leg Platform (TLP) has been subjected to an extensive monitoring campaign since June, 2004. Report tracks its progress.
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringwaves, impacts and hydrostructuralmeasurements and controldata scienceoil and gasmonitoringtrials and monitoringfatiguevortex induced motions (vim)vortex induced vibrations (viv)full scalewaves & motions
MagazineSharing & Caring in FPSO R&D
MARIN Report 85
1 Apr 2005
Reading time 6 minutes
Formed eight years ago, the FPSO Research Forum and FPSO JIP Week are now established as 'The Market Place' for many working in floating production, ...
manoeuvring and nautical studiesstability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringcfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiesmeasurements and controldata sciencesafe operations and human factorstime-domain simulationsrenewablesoffshore operationsoil and gasinfrastructuremarine systemslife at seamodel testingmonitoringtrainingresearch and developmenttrials and monitoringmooring and offloadingfull scalesimulationsoffshore engineeringresearch
MagazineNew underwater measurement system
MARIN Report 85
1 Apr 2005
Reading time 3 minutes
Motion measurements of submerged structures, such as underwater buoys, mooring lines, risers or flow lines, have always been somewhat problematic in ...
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringmeasurements and controldata sciencerenewablesoil and gasinfrastructuremarine systemslife at seamodel testingmotionsoffshore engineering
MagazineGirassol buoy under tension
MARIN Report 85
1 Apr 2005
Reading time 6 minutes
In early 2004, the Girassol offloading buoy, installed offshore Angola,was equipped with a new mooring arrangement. TOTAL E&P Angola awarded the ...
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringmeasurements and controldata sciencerenewablesoil and gasinfrastructuremarine systemslife at seamonitoringtrials and monitoringmooring and offloadingfull scale
MagazineOffloading of LNG increasing demand for LIFSIM program
MARIN Report 85
1 Apr 2005
Reading time 6 minutes
Traditionally the MARIN program LIFSIM has been used extensively by the Offshore Department to assist clients in the design and evaluation of their ...
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringcfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiesmeasurements and controldata sciencetime-domain simulationsrenewablesoffshore operationsoil and gasinfrastructuremarine systemslife at seatransport and shippingmodel testingmooring and offloadingsimulationssoftware engineeringoffshore engineering