MagazineMARIN plays key-role in HSF - ARCoS project
MARIN Report 74
1 Aug 2001
Reading time 6 minutes
An outline of the HSF-ARCoS (Advanced Ride Control System development for a High Speed Ferry) project, with a special focus on MARIN's role in the ...
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MagazineThe sky is the limit...
MARIN Report 74
1 Aug 2001
Reading time 3 minutes
As shipowners make the choice for even larger vessels, MARIN has been playing its part in the development of the next generation of the world's ...
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MagazineSWATH comes under scrutiny
MARIN Report 74
1 Aug 2001
Reading time 3 minutes
MARIN assists Thyssen Nordseewerke in rigorous examination of SWATH design where seakeeping and manoeuvring ability come under the spotlight.
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MagazineOffshore research aids future design
MARIN Report 74
1 Aug 2001
Reading time 3 minutes
Offshore research is an important part of MARIN's work and several developments outlined here are helping improve future design.
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MagazinePARNASSOS to tackle larger class hulls
MARIN Report 74
1 Aug 2001
Reading time 3 minutes
MARIN's program PARNASSOS is familiar to many in the industry. At present PARNASSOS is regularly used to predict the viscous flow field around ...
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MagazineSpeed trials on cruise liner OLYMPIC VOYAGER
MARIN Report 74
1 Aug 2001
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Royal Olympic Cruises accelerated into the fast lane recently when its latest high speed liner Olympic Voyager received a top award for the most ...
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MagazineDecent proposals at 7th FPSO JIP Week
MARIN Report 74
1 Aug 2001
Reading time 5 minutes
The latest FPSO JIP Week, held in Wageningen, home of MARIN, again provided an excellent platform for exchanging expert industry knowledge and for ...
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MagazineSimulator successes
MARIN Report 74
1 Aug 2001
Reading time 3 minutes
MARIN's Nautical Centre MSCN presents just a few of its recent simulator challenges where owners use simulator exercises to support company policy.
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MagazineFerry good, MARIN's track record in ferries
MARIN Report 73
1 Apr 2001
Reading time 6 minutes
This article gives an overview of MARIN's contribution to the development of ferries over the past years, focusing especially on the calm water ...
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MagazineJIPs contribute to safety at sea
MARIN Report 73
1 Apr 2001
Reading time 3 minutes
In 1999 the 'NEREUS' and 'HARDER' Joint Industry Projects were initiated and funded by the European Commission under the Fifth Framework Programme. ...
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MagazineJIPs 'Offloading Operability' and 'FPSO Roll'
MARIN Report 73
1 Apr 2001
Reading time 3 minutes
Stimulated by its industry contacts, MARIN has started two new JIP initiatives: 'Offloading Operability' (offloading from FPSOs) and 'FPSO Roll' ...
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MagazineDeepwater exploration and production solutions
MARIN Report 73
1 Apr 2001
Reading time 5 minutes
Since the opening of the new Offshore Basin in July 2000, the offshore industry has shown overwhelming interest in its unique wind, wave and current ...
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MagazineDeepStar model tests and new Deepwater Offshore Basin, a perfect match
MARIN Report 73
1 Apr 2001
Reading time 5 minutes
DeepStar's theme structures concerned an FPSO, SPAR and TLP exposed to the Hurricane and Loop current conditions in the Gulf of Mexico. The water ...
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MagazineFPSO tandem offloading
MARIN Report 73
1 Apr 2001
Reading time 3 minutes
As operator of Block 17, TotalFinaElf E&P Angola1 intends to develop the offshore field Dalia, located approximately 80 miles off the coast of ...
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MagazineRadiance sails straight through Ems
MARIN Report 73
1 Apr 2001
Reading time 3 minutes
As ships become larger, the passage of mega cruise ships built at the German Jos Meyer Shipyard becomes ever more difficult. The very narrow and ...
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