MagazineCFD-based optimisation process improves dramatically
MARIN Report 81
1 Dec 2003
Reading time 3 minutes
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
Reading time 2 minutes
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
Reading time 3 minutes
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
MagazineLNG SPM model tests for SBM
MARIN Report 81
1 Dec 2003
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In 2003 MARIN carried out an extensive series of model tests to investigate the performance of the SYMO (Soft Yoke Mooring and Offloading) system ...
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringmeasurements and controldata sciencerenewablesoil and gasinfrastructuremarine systemslife at seatransport and shippingmodel testingmooring and offloadingmotionsoffshore engineering
MagazineMotion simulations for NnwaDoro
MARIN report 81
1 Dec 2003
Reading time 2 minutes
Undoubtedly the NnwaDoro LNG Project offshore Nigeria is an impressive development.With the project expected
to take between four and six ...
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringcfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiestime-domain simulationsrenewablesoil and gasinfrastructuremarine systemslife at seatransport and shippingoffloadingsimulationsoffshore engineering
MagazineFast-time ship manoeuvring simulation comes in the spotlight
MARIN Report 81
1 Dec 2003
Reading time 6 minutes
The limitations and risks of any offshore facility must be assessed in the earliest stage of their development as
possible and fast-time simulation ...
manoeuvring and nautical studiesstability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringcfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiessafe operations and human factorstime-domain simulationsdynamic positioningmanoeuvringrenewablesoil and gasinfrastructuremarine systemslife at seaauthorities and regulatorstransport and shippingtrainingsafetysimulations
MagazineGBS run up study combats hurricane aftermath
MARIN Report 81
1 Dec 2003
Reading time 2 minutes
Gravity Based Structures (GBS) are considered important options for LNG import terminals. Fixed to the seabed, they offer a stable platform for ...
waves, impacts and hydrostructuralcfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiestime-domain simulationsrenewablesoil and gasinfrastructuremarine systemslife at seatransport and shippingsimulationsoffshore engineering
MagazineCoupling effects on large LNG tanks
MARIN Report 81
1 Dec 2003
Reading time 3 minutes
Different gas production projects are today under development or scheduled in the near future. Offshore LNG gas
production raises different problems ...
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringwaves, impacts and hydrostructuralcfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiesmeasurements and controldata sciencetime-domain simulationsrenewablesoil and gasinfrastructuremarine systemslife at seaseakeepingtransport and shippingmodel testingmotionssloshingsimulationsoffshore engineering
MagazineRisks reduced at LNG terminals thanks to MARIN studies
MARIN Report 81
1 Dec 2003
Reading time 6 minutes
Growing demand for LNG transport requires new terminal facilities worldwide. The probability and the consequences of accidents at a terminal, is ...
manoeuvring and nautical studiescfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiessafe operations and human factorstime-domain simulationsnautical operationsoil and gasinfrastructureauthorities and regulatorstransport and shippingsafetysimulations
MagazineMARIN plays key role in design of booming LNG fleet
MARIN Report 81
1 Dec 2003
Reading time 9 minutes
A huge fleet of LNG carriers is being built or under construction at the moment and many more will be built in the near future. MARIN is involved in ...
manoeuvring and nautical studiesstability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringsustainable propulsionwaves, impacts and hydrostructuralcfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiesmeasurements and controldata sciencetime-domain simulationsmanoeuvringresistance and propulsionrenewablesoil and gasinfrastructuremarine systemslife at seaseakeepingdefencepassengers and yachtingtransport and shippingmodel testinghull form optimisationpropulsionseakeeping performancesloshingsimulationsoffshore engineering
MagazineLNG shipping interfaces - Ports, Terminals and Offshore
MARIN Report 81
1 Dec 2003
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As consequence of the many new LNG shipping and terminal activities, MARIN and SIGTTO1 have organised a two-day seminar on LNG shipping operations. ...
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringsafe operations and human factorsoil and gastransport and shippingoperations
MagazineCooperative Research Navies focuses on dynamic stability and safety
MARIN Report 80
1 Sep 2003
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A cooperative effort that started in 1990 between a group of navies and MARIN has culminated in a successful research venture, which has a multitude ...
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringcfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiestime-domain simulationsdefenceresearch and developmentnavysimulationsresearch
MagazineEnergy saving technique hits the headlines
MARIN Report 80
1 Sep 2003
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The joint industry project PELS (Project Energy-saving air-Lubricated Ships) being carried out at MARIN is the focus of much public and scientific ...
sustainable propulsionmeasurements and controldata scienceresistance and propulsionpoweringmodel testinghull form optimisationspeed/power performance
MagazineMega performance for Mega Yachts
MARIN Report 80
1 Sep 2003
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With more demand for quality, the latest generation of Mega Yachts face even more rigorous research and development. Besides the traditional design ...
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringsustainable propulsioncfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiesmeasurements and controldata sciencetime-domain simulationsresistance and propulsionseakeepingpassengers and yachtingmodel testingmonitoringtrials and monitoringpropulsionspeed/power performancefull scalesimulations
MagazineSMACS project investigates hi-tech software performance
MARIN Report 80
1 Sep 2003
Reading time 3 minutes
Numerical tools allow unusual structures to be designed and operated, where traditional ship building experience no
longer applies. Despite the ...
cfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiesmeasurements and controldata sciencetime-domain simulationsmonitoringtrials and monitoringfull scalesimulations