MagazineBP opts for New High Reynolds VIV test set-up
MARIN Report 82
1 mrt. 2004
Reading time 3 minutes
BP has chosen MARIN's High Reynolds Vortex Induced Vibration (VIV) test set-up as part of its continuing research into the VIV response of marine ...
waves, impacts and hydrostructuralmeasurements and controldata sciencerenewablesoil and gasinfrastructuremarine systemslife at seamodel testingvortex induced vibrations (viv)offshore engineering
MagazineMarco Polo arrives home
MARIN Report 82
1 mrt. 2004
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Installed 150 miles south of New Orleans in 4,300 ft (1,290 m) of water - the largest depth ever - the Marco Polo Tension Leg Platform (TLP) is ...
waves, impacts and hydrostructuralmeasurements and controldata scienceoil and gasmonitoringtrials and monitoringloads and responsesvortex induced vibrations (viv)full scale
MagazineOffshore research activities in 2004
MARIN Report 82
1 mrt. 2004
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MARIN's own offshore research program is closely related to the needs of the industry. The program has been
categorised into five major themes.
cfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiesmeasurements and controldata sciencetime-domain simulationsrenewablesoil and gasinfrastructuremarine systemslife at seamodel testingresearch and developmentsimulationsoffshore engineeringresearch
MagazineNew project MARIN and partners
MARIN Report 82
1 mrt. 2004
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Full-scale verification test of the ultimate strength of hull girders.
Recent accidents involving hip breaking have drawn attention to the ...
waves, impacts and hydrostructuralmonitoringtrials and monitoringfull scale
MagazineExtreme conditions no problem
MARIN Report 82
1 mrt. 2004
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Demand for Floating Production and Storage Units (FPSOs) for ultra deep waters continues to grow. IZAR FENE
Shipyards initiated and led an extensive ...
manoeuvring and nautical studieswaves, impacts and hydrostructuralmeasurements and controldata sciencedynamic positioningrenewablesoil and gasinfrastructuremarine systemslife at seamodel testingoffshore engineering
MagazineSharing Floating Production expertise benefits the whole industry
MARIN Report 82
1 mrt. 2004
Reading time 6 minutes
For the last six years oil companies, operators, contractors, yards, research institutes and safety authorities, have been sharing their experiences ...
cfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiesmeasurements and controldata sciencetime-domain simulationsrenewablesoil and gasinfrastructuremarine systemslife at seamodel testingmonitoringresearch and developmenttrials and monitoringfull scalesimulationsoffshore engineeringresearch
MagazineSAMSON Collision risk assessment for offshore installations
MARIN Report 82
1 mrt. 2004
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Although in the last decades a large number of platforms have been built in the North Sea, ship/platform collisions
are still thankfully, a rare ...
manoeuvring and nautical studieswaves, impacts and hydrostructuralcfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiestime-domain simulationsoil and gasrisk assessmentsimulationssoftware engineering
MagazineLNG seminar hits the right note with the industry
MARIN Report 82
1 mrt. 2004
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A recent two-day seminar organised by MARIN and SIGTTO on LNG shipping operations attracted a lot of attention both from the industry and the ...
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringwaves, impacts and hydrostructuralcfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiesmeasurements and controldata sciencetime-domain simulationsrenewablesoil and gasinfrastructuremarine systemslife at seatransport and shippingmodel testingmonitoringmooring and offloadingsloshingfull scalesimulationsoffshore engineering
MagazineCombined Model Tests and Simulations in the Lift
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1 mrt. 2004
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Installing new topside modules on an existing Floating Production Unit (FPU) in deep water can be a challenging task. The crane vessel and semi ...
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringcfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiesmeasurements and controldata sciencetime-domain simulationsrenewablesoil and gasinfrastructuremarine systemslife at seatransport and shippingmodel testingmooring and offloadingmotionssimulationsoffshore engineering
MagazineWeather impact assessed in ExxonMobil STS study
MARIN Report 82
1 mrt. 2004
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Ship-to-ship (STS) transfer of crude oil and petroleum cargoes has become common practice within the marine industry. The operation at sea involves ...
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringcfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiestime-domain simulationsrenewablesoil and gasinfrastructuremarine systemslife at seatransport and shippingmooring and offloadingmotionsoffloadingsimulationsoffshore engineering
MagazineMARIN focuses on new offshore LNG concepts
MARIN Report 81
1 dec. 2003
Reading time 9 minutes
Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) is becoming an increasingly important energy source. Floating LNG production on LNG FPSOs is considered to be a realistic ...
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringwaves, impacts and hydrostructuralcfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiesmeasurements and controldata sciencetime-domain simulationsrenewablesoil and gasinfrastructuremarine systemslife at seatransport and shippingmodel testingmooring and offloadingoffloadingsloshingsimulationsoffshore engineering
MagazineCalifornia Dreamin' over first floating LNG terminal
MARIN Report 81
1 dec. 2003
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BHP Billiton has filed an application under the Deepwater Ports Act with the US Coast Guard and Maritime Administration along with an application ...
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringcfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiestime-domain simulationsrenewablesoil and gasinfrastructuremarine systemslife at seatransport and shippingmooring and offloadingmotionssimulationsoffshore engineering
MagazineCFD-based optimisation process improves dramatically
MARIN Report 81
1 dec. 2003
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Optimisation of a hull form to get the best hydrodynamic performance is at the heart of ship design. Capabilities in this area have recently ...
sustainable propulsioncfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiestime-domain simulationsresistance and propulsionhull form optimisationsimulations
MagazineBig Sweep model tests for Bluewater
MARIN Report 81
1 dec. 2003
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MARIN carried out model tests on the Big Sweep LNG offloading system on behalf of Bluewater Energy Services. The
Big Sweep concept consists of an ...
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringmeasurements and controldata sciencerenewablesoil and gasinfrastructuremarine systemslife at seatransport and shippingmodel testingmooring and offloadingmotionsoffloadingoffshore engineering
MagazineWhat you order is what you get
MARIN Report 81
1 dec. 2003
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In a time of a continuously growing demand for gas products, MARIN has recently performed the sea trials for two new LNG carriers built in Korea. To ...
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringsustainable propulsionwaves, impacts and hydrostructuralresistance and propulsionoil and gasmarine systemsdefencepassengers and yachtingtransport and shippingmonitoringtrials and monitoringcavitationspeed/power performancetrialsfull scalewaves & motions