MagazineVenturing into the deep with DP-FPSO
MARIN Report 79
1 Apr 2003
Reading time 3 minutes
As IZAR FENE Shipyards decides to take up the challenge and start up a Joint Industry Project (JIP) to develop a
fully,Dynamically-Positioned FPSO ...
manoeuvring and nautical studiescfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiesmeasurements and controldata sciencetime-domain simulationsdynamic positioningrenewablesoil and gasinfrastructuremarine systemslife at seamodel testingsimulationsoffshore engineering
MagazineMARIN answers clients' needs at sea
MARIN Report 79
1 Apr 2003
Reading time 6 minutes
Report explains how MARIN can help closing the gap between computation, model testing and reality for deepwater
developments.
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringsustainable propulsionwaves, impacts and hydrostructuralcfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiesmeasurements and controldata sciencetime-domain simulationsnoise and vibrationresistance and propulsionmarine systemsmodel testingmonitoringfatigueloads and responsesmotionsonboard advisoryfull scalesimulationswaves & motions
MagazineMARIN gets ART-ful in search for innovation
MARIN Report 79
1 Apr 2003
Reading time 2 minutes
The search for oil in deep water keeps leading to new innovative ideas for the support of export risers. One such innovation has been developed by ...
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringwaves, impacts and hydrostructuralmeasurements and controldata sciencerenewablesoil and gasinfrastructuremarine systemslife at seamodel testingvortex induced vibrations (viv)offshore engineering
MagazineManaging fatigue with JIP FPSO Live
MARIN Report 79
1 Apr 2003
Reading time 3 minutes
MARIN's new strategy of providing integrated hydro-structural services is reflected in a new JIP being carried out with Bluewater Energy Systems and ...
waves, impacts and hydrostructuralmeasurements and controldata scienceoil and gasmonitoringtrials and monitoringfatiguefull scale
MagazineGirassol links simulations, model tests and full-scale monitoring
MARIN Report 79
1 Apr 2003
Reading time 6 minutes
In 2002 TotalFinaElf (TFE) contracted MARIN to perform motion analyses of the Girassol FPSO. The project proved
that a combination of simulations ...
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringcfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiesmeasurements and controldata sciencetime-domain simulationsrenewablesoil and gasinfrastructuremarine systemslife at seamodel testingmonitoringtrials and monitoringfull scalesimulationsoffshore engineering
MagazineMARIN focus on SHELL's offshore LNG developments
MARIN Report 79
1 Apr 2003
Reading time 8 minutes
As loading and offloading now more often take place in an offshore environment rather than ashore in a harbour, and as natural gas becomes an ...
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringcfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiesmeasurements and controldata sciencetime-domain simulationsrenewablesoil and gasinfrastructuremarine systemslife at seatransport and shippingmodel testingoffloadingsimulationsoffshore engineering
MagazineMSCN provides vital FPSO training
MARIN Report 79
1 Apr 2003
Reading time 3 minutes
Before the Girassol FPSO, operated by TotalFinaElf and installed off Angola, became operational a series of training
sessions were carried out at ...
manoeuvring and nautical studiesstability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringsafe operations and human factorsnautical operationsrenewablesoffshore operationsoil and gasinfrastructuremarine systemslife at seatrainingoffloading
MagazineMARIN plays a role in future hydro-dynamic reserach of floating structures
MARIN Report 79
1 Apr 2003
Reading time 3 minutes
Key challenges in designing, constructing and installing floating systems include the need to address the inherently dynamic behaviour of moored or ...
cfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiestime-domain simulationsoil and gasresearch and developmentsimulationsresearch
MagazineCavitation on waterjet pump made visible
MARIN Report 78
1 Dec 2002
Reading time 3 minutes
WŠrtsilŠ Jets, the Royal Netherlands Navy and MARIN have joined forces to examine the cavitation characteristics of waterjet impellers.
sustainable propulsionmeasurements and controldata scienceresistance and propulsionmarine systemspoweringdefencepassengers and yachtingtransport and shippingmodel testingcavitationpropulsion
MagazineAdverse conditions overcome with help of bridge simulator
MARIN Report 78
1 Dec 2002
Reading time 3 minutes
New possibilities at MARIN now enable officers to experience the impact of adverse weather conditions, while still in the safety of a bridge ...
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringcfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiestime-domain simulationsresearch and developmentextreme conditionssimulationsresearch
MagazineMARIN helps ensure LNG port and terminal safety
MARIN Report 78
1 Dec 2002
Reading time 3 minutes
One issue always high on the maritime industry's list of priorities concerns the design of port lay-outs and terminals suitable for LNG-carriers ...
manoeuvring and nautical studiescfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiestime-domain simulationsoil and gasinfrastructureauthorities and regulatorstransport and shippingport and channel designsafetysimulations
MagazineNew EFFORT in full-scale CFD validation
MARIN Report 78
1 Dec 2002
Reading time 3 minutes
As the first meeting of the European Full-scale Flow Research and Technology project (EFFORT) was held at
MARIN in September, Report outlines the ...
sustainable propulsioncfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiestime-domain simulationsresistance and propulsionmarine systemsmonitoringtrials and monitoringpropeller designpropulsionfull scalesimulations
MagazineEuroyards in the FASST lane...
MARIN Report 78
1 Dec 2002
Reading time 3 minutes
The FASSt (Fast Advanced Short Sea Transportation) project emerged when four major European shipyards, Chantiers de l'Atlantique (France), ...
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringsustainable propulsionwaves, impacts and hydrostructuralmeasurements and controldata scienceresistance and propulsionseakeepingpassengers and yachtingtransport and shippingmodel testingseakeeping performancespeed/power performance
MagazineA SWATH solution for River Westerschelde ferries
MARIN Report 78
1 Dec 2002
Reading time 6 minutes
Damen Shipyards Gorinchem is awarded a contract to build two passenger & bicycle ferries. As the Province of
Zeeland and the yard opt for a SWATH ...
manoeuvring and nautical studiesstability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringsustainable propulsioncfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiesmeasurements and controldata sciencetime-domain simulationsmanoeuvringresistance and propulsioninfrastructurelife at seapoweringseakeepingdefencepassengers and yachtingtransport and shippingmodel testingcomforthull form optimisationmotionsspeed/power performancesimulations
MagazineMARIN's nautical centre MSCN provides the missing link
MARIN Report 78
1 Dec 2002
Reading time 6 minutes
Here the work of MSCN is considered as it continues to strive for 'a safe and efficient' maritime environment.
manoeuvring and nautical studiescfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiessafe operations and human factorstime-domain simulationsinfrastructureauthorities and regulatorstrainingsafetysimulations