PaperA Comparison of Strategies for the Optimization of a Ship’s Aft Body
10th International Conference on Computer and IT Applications in the Maritime Industries (COMPIT’11), Berlin
2 May 2011
This paper describes a procedure to optimize ship hull forms based on double body viscous flow computations with a RANS-solver. A flexible and ...
cfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiestime-domain simulationsoil and gastransport and shippingresearch and developmentsimulationsresearch
PaperBreathe concept Economic sustainability
RINA: Design & Construction of Super & Mega Yachts, Genoa, Italy
1 May 2011
Feadship (De Voogt Naval Architects) designed Breathe, in cooperation with Dutch research institute MARIN. With its intelligent propulsion concept ...
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringcfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiestime-domain simulationsauthorities and regulatorspassengers and yachtingsimulations
MagazineCrackGuard it's all in the name!
MARIN Report 102
26 Apr 2011
Reading time 3 minutes
A new JIP will help ensure the structural integrity of marine structures. Report cracks the case open.
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringwaves, impacts and hydrostructuralmeasurements and controldata sciencemonitoringstructural responsewaves & motions
MagazineIncreasing interest in tests for Vortex Induced Motions
MARIN Report 102
26 Apr 2011
Reading time 6 minutes
For Marin 2010 was a very busy year for Vortex Induced Motions (VIM) tests. Report highlights the latest tests.
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringwaves, impacts and hydrostructuralrenewablesoil and gaslife at seavortex induced vibrations (viv)waves & motions
MagazineWorld-class deepwater Anchor Handling Simulator
MARIN Report 102
26 Apr 2011
Reading time 9 minutes
Report interviews Captain Mark Randall, Project Manager of the Swire Marine Training Centre (SMTC) in Singapore, about
whether the simulator has ...
manoeuvring and nautical studiesstability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringwaves, impacts and hydrostructuralcfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiessafe operations and human factorstime-domain simulationsdynamic positioningrenewablesoffshore operationsoil and gasinfrastructuremarine systemslife at seatransport and shippingtrainingsimulationsanchor handlingwaves & motions
MagazineDeepwater pit proves popular for TLP model tests
MARIN Report 102
26 Apr 2011
Reading time 3 minutes
MARIN's deepwater pit in the Offshore Basin allows modeling of TLPs, including their tendons, over the full water depth. Here, we delve the inner ...
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringwaves, impacts and hydrostructuraloil and gaswaves & motions
Magazine30th OMAE Conference & the Floating Wind Turbine Challenge
MARIN Report 102
26 Apr 2011
Reading time 3 minutes
In January 2010, MARIN already started its efforts to organise the
OMAE 2011 conference, together with the Dutch offshore industry. A group of ...
MagazineComplex coupled model tests for Petrobras
MARIN Report 102
26 Apr 2011
Reading time 6 minutes
Model tests were carried out simultaneously on three floaters in
MARIN's Offshore Basin and these were followed by two-body, coupled VIM tests in ...
waves, impacts and hydrostructuraloil and gas
MagazineValuable training on LNG Floating Storage and Regasification Unit
MARIN Report 102
26 Apr 2011
Reading time 6 minutes
MARIN's Full Mission Bridge simulators provided simulation training for what is believed to be the world's first FSRU installed
offshore. Report ...
manoeuvring and nautical studiesstability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringsafe operations and human factorstime-domain simulationsmanoeuvringrenewablesoil and gasinfrastructuredefencepassengers and yachtingtransport and shippingsimulatorstrainingmooring and offloadinglngside-by-side
MagazineModel tests for early assessment of Launch and Recovery operations
MARIN Report 102
26 Apr 2011
Reading time 6 minutes
DCNS chose MARIN to conduct an operability study of the Launch and Recovery system to be installed on the new GOWIND type Offshore Patrol Vessels ...
manoeuvring and nautical studiesstability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringsafe operations and human factorsdefenceoperabilityseakeeping performance
MagazineMARIN has the wind in its sails pledging commitment to offshore wind sector
MARIN Report 102
26 Apr 2011
Reading time 6 minutes
With the growth in renewable energy, there is an increasing focus on offshore wind. The offshore wind industry is maturing and going further ...
manoeuvring and nautical studiesstability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringwaves, impacts and hydrostructuralrenewablesoil and gasinfrastructuremarine systemslife at seaauthorities and regulatorssafety assessmentwaves & motionswind farms
MagazineManaging fatigue in riser systems
MARIN Report 102
26 Apr 2011
Reading time 3 minutes
Following discussions with the industry and the success of Monitas, a new three-year JIP has launched, designed to provide the offshore industry ...
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringwaves, impacts and hydrostructuralmeasurements and controldata scienceoil and gasmonitoringfatiguevortex induced vibrations (viv)waves & motions
PaperOn the modeling of passing ship effects
26th International Workshop on Water Waves and Floating Bodies (IWWWFB), Athens, Greece
22 Apr 2011
This paper presents a method to compute the effect of passing ships on moored ships. The method is in principle based on the method originally ...
manoeuvring and nautical studiesstability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringcfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiestime-domain simulationsmanoeuvringrenewablesoil and gasinfrastructuredefencepassengers and yachtingtransport and shippingresearch and developmentmooring and offloadingsimulationsresearch
PaperUsing CFD Calculations To Improve Predictions Of Ship Manoeuvres
RINA Developments in Marine CFD, London, UK
22 Mar 2011
Manoeuvring simulation programs are generally based on empiric formulae derived from databases consisting of model test results obtained in the ...
manoeuvring and nautical studiesstability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringcfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiestime-domain simulationsdynamic positioningmanoeuvringrenewablesoil and gasinfrastructurelife at seadefencepassengers and yachtingtransport and shippingresearch and developmentsimulationsresearch
PaperViscous Flow Computations On Propulsors - Verification, Validation And Scale Effects
RINA International Conference Developments in Marine CFD, London, UK
22 Mar 2011
In this paper, viscous flow calculations using CFD code ReFRESCO are shown for three propulsors in open-water configuration: the INSEAN E779A ...
sustainable propulsioncfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiesresistance and propulsionmarine systemsresearch and developmentpropeller designpropulsionpropellerpropulsorresearch