MagazineSimulating offloading operations from a DP controlled FPSO
MARIN Report 85
1 Apr 2005
Reading time 6 minutes
The Munin FPSO, operated by Bluewater, temporarily replaces an FPSO at Xijiang as it goes in for maintenance.
During the preparation of this ...
manoeuvring and nautical studiesstability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringcfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiessafe operations and human factorstime-domain simulationsdynamic positioningmanoeuvringrenewablesoil and gasinfrastructuretrainingmooring and offloadingsimulations
MagazineTug behaviour in waves
MARIN Report 85
1 Apr 2005
Reading time 6 minutes
With the uptime levels of new offshore terminals now expected to be nearly 100%, there has been plenty of research into dedicated mooring and ...
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringmeasurements and controldata sciencerenewablesoil and gasinfrastructuremarine systemslife at seamodel testingmooring and offloadingoffshore engineering
MagazineCRS, the past, the present and the future
MARIN Report 84
1 Nov 2004
Reading time 12 minutes
As the Cooperative Research Ships (CRS) group has reached its 35th anniversary Report takes a look at this
unique organisation.
cfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiesmeasurements and controldata sciencetime-domain simulationsmodel testingmonitoringresearch and developmentfull scalesimulationsresearch
MagazineSeakeeping studies throughout the decades
MARIN Report 84
1 Nov 2004
Reading time 6 minutes
Throughout its existence the CRS community has devoted considerable attention to the effects of waves on the ship. Report touches on some of the ...
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringcfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiesmeasurements and controldata sciencetime-domain simulationsseakeepingmodel testingmonitoringresearch and developmentseakeeping performancefull scalesimulationssoftware engineeringresearch
MagazineHull structural loads at the heart of CRS research
MARIN Report 84
1 Nov 2004
Reading time 3 minutes
With ship owners, classification societies and shipyards among its members, it is no surprise that the research area of ship structures has received ...
waves, impacts and hydrostructuralcfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiesmeasurements and controldata sciencetime-domain simulationsmodel testingmonitoringtrials and monitoringstructural responsefull scalesimulationssoftware engineering
MagazineShip resistance, propulsion and PODs
MARIN Report 84
1 Nov 2004
Reading time 6 minutes
Hot of the press, Report takes a look at just a few of the recent subjects tackled by the associated CRS working
groups.
sustainable propulsioncfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiesmeasurements and controldata sciencetime-domain simulationsnoise and vibrationresistance and propulsionmarine systemspoweringdefencepassengers and yachtingtransport and shippingmodel testingcavitationerosionpropeller designpropulsionsimulations
MagazinePractical solutions to challenging steering problems
MARIN Report 84
1 Nov 2004
Reading time 6 minutes
Now approaching its 15th year, the CRS manoeuvring group has become a front runner in addressing steering and manoeuvring issues and coming up with ...
manoeuvring and nautical studiescfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiesmeasurements and controldata sciencetime-domain simulationsmanoeuvringinfrastructuredefencepassengers and yachtingtransport and shippingmodel testingmonitoringresearch and developmentfull scalesimulationsresearch
MagazineDesign development always high on CRS agenda
MARIN Report 84
1 Nov 2004
Reading time 6 minutes
Where the majority of CRS research projects are devoted to very specific hydrodynamic topics, such as seakeeping, propulsion and manoeuvring ...
cfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiesmeasurements and controldata sciencetime-domain simulationsmodel testingmonitoringresearch and developmentfull scalesimulationsresearch
MagazineTwo views on the success of CRS
MARIN Report 84
1 Nov 2004
Reading time 6 minutes
MARIN is very proud that both American Bureau of Shipping and Chantiers de l'Atlantique have been onboard since the very beginning.
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringwaves, impacts and hydrostructuralcfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiesmeasurements and controldata sciencetime-domain simulationsmarine systemspassengers and yachtingmodel testingmonitoringresearch and developmentloads and responsesroll stabilisationfull scalesimulationsresearch
MagazineGet acquainted with RAPID release 3.0
MARIN Report 83
1 Aug 2004
Reading time 3 minutes
An essential part in the development of today's competitive ship design is a good hull shape. For several years MARIN's RAPID CFD software has ...
sustainable propulsioncfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiestime-domain simulationsresistance and propulsionhull form optimisationsoftware engineering
MagazineSAFE-FLOW destined to change future design
MARIN Report 83
1 Aug 2004
Reading time 6 minutes
Commenting on the successfull completion of the SAFE-FLOW project, Joaqu’n L—pez-Cortijo of IZAR FENE shipyards, concluded: ÒThese results will ...
waves, impacts and hydrostructuralcfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiesmeasurements and controldata sciencetime-domain simulationsrenewablesoil and gasinfrastructuremarine systemslife at seamodel testingsimulationsoffshore engineering
MagazineGetting a grip on deep water riser VIV
MARIN Report 83
1 Aug 2004
Reading time 6 minutes
As drilling, production and subsequent transportation to the markets becomes more and more expensive, only big
reservoirs justify the enormous ...
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringwaves, impacts and hydrostructuralmeasurements and controldata sciencerenewablesoil and gasinfrastructuremarine systemslife at seamodel testingvortex induced vibrations (viv)
MagazineStimulating simulators
MARIN Report 83
1 Aug 2004
Reading time 3 minutes
At present, MARIN is involved in two interesting projects for supplying simulators. One is for the TESO ferry company that operates double-ended ...
manoeuvring and nautical studiescfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiessafe operations and human factorstime-domain simulationsnautical operationspassengers and yachtingtrainingsimulations
MagazineMASTering the art…
MARIN Report 83
1 Aug 2004
Reading time 3 minutes
The 'Best Mast' project aims to tackle the roblems of mast design as current industry knowledge is often stretched beyond all previous experience.
waves, impacts and hydrostructuralcfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiesmeasurements and controldata sciencetime-domain simulationspassengers and yachtingmodel testingmonitoringtrials and monitoringloads and responsesfull scalesimulationssoftware engineering
MagazineDevelopment of new wave impact load tool
MARIN Report 83
1 Aug 2004
Reading time 3 minutes
During the FPSO week held in Singapore in early April the new ComFLOW-2 project officially kicked off. With a budget of around E1.5m, this JIP is ...
waves, impacts and hydrostructuralcfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiesmeasurements and controldata sciencetime-domain simulationsrenewablesoil and gasinfrastructuremarine systemslife at seamodel testingsimulationsoffshore engineering