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. ...
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringcfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiesmeasurements and controldata sciencetime-domain simulationsseakeepingpassengers and yachtingtransport and shippingmodel testingresearch and developmentsimulationsresearch
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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MagazineOffshore engineers' numerical toolbox
MARIN Report 73
1 Apr 2001
Reading time 3 minutes
MARIN's suite of offshore simulation programs has become a real numerical 'toolbox' with 'hammers and screwdrivers'
for the everyday problems, and ...
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MagazineAir lubricated hulls and propulsors
MARIN Report 73
1 Apr 2001
Reading time 3 minutes
The idea of reducing the frictional resistance of ships by means of air cavities in the ship's bottom is not new, but is rarely applied.
manoeuvring and nautical studiesstability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringsustainable propulsioncfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiesmeasurements and controldata sciencetime-domain simulationsmanoeuvringresistance and propulsioninfrastructurepoweringdefencepassengers and yachtingtransport and shippingmodel testingresearch and developmentperformance based assessmentseakeeping performancespeed/power performancesimulationsresearch
MagazineQueen of the North Atlantic
MARIN Report 73
1 Apr 2001
Reading time 3 minutes
In succession to their famous passenger liners Queen Mary and Queen Elizabeth, Cunard Line has developed plans for another fast ocean liner, Queen ...
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MagazineOWASE II - capturing waves
MARIN Report 73
1 Apr 2001
Reading time 3 minutes
Wind,waves and currents: the environment that ships and offshore structures have to stand up against. Having
accurate information on the actual ...
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MagazineMARIN takes to the seas for full-scale CFD validation tests
MARIN Report 72
1 Dec 2000
Reading time 3 minutes
Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) models play a growing role in design and analyses of hull form, propeller and other systems in use on naval ...
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MagazineSMB plays vital role in bulk carrier safety probe
MARIN Report 72
1 Dec 2000
Reading time 3 minutes
Guilhem Gaillarde discusses the role played by MARIN's Seakeeping and Manoeuvring Basin (SMB) to further define structural and safety standards for ...
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MagazineOn test - Halter Marine's new tug-barge design
MARIN Report 72
1 Dec 2000
Reading time 5 minutes
Halter Marine, Inc. has undertaken an extensive model testing program of a new generation articulated tug and
barge (AT/B) unit at MARIN. A report ...
manoeuvring and nautical studiesstability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringsustainable propulsionmeasurements and controldata sciencemanoeuvringresistance and propulsioninfrastructurepoweringseakeepingdefencepassengers and yachtingtransport and shippingmodel testingseakeeping performancespeed/power performance
MagazineMSCN's manoeuvres for improved ship safety
MARIN Report 72
1 Dec 2000
Reading time 6 minutes
The safety of ships at sea has been an increasingly high profile subject in recent years, and despite some improvements in certain maritime sectors, ...
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