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Introduction
Project manager specialized in ship hydrodynamics and aerodynamics with a focus on manoeuvring, seakeeping and the use of Wind Assisted Ship Propulsion. Always looking to give practical advice based on scientific research. Interested and actively working in new research to improve manoeuvring and reduce fuel consumption and air emissions. Specialties: Hydromechanics and Aerodynamics of ships, Seakeeping, Manoeuvring, Wind Assisted Ship Propulsion
Expertise areas
Publications
Magazine
Gaining further insight into Wind Assisted Ship Propulsion
Dec 7, 2020
Reading time 6 minutes
Wind Assisted Ship Propulsion (WASP) is one of the methods available to help the shipping world reduce its reliance on (fossil) fuel and thereby ...
Paper
Numerical Analysis of Flettner Rotors Performances on the MARIN Hybrid Transition Coaster
Oct 12, 2020
This paper presents a numerical study of the aerodynamic performances of Flettner rotors on the MARIN Hybrid Transition Coaster (MHTC) at full scale ...
Paper
The effect of leeway angle on the propeller performance
Oct 15, 2019
One of the aspects influencing the performance of wind assisted vessels is the effect of leeway (drift) angle on the propeller performance. It is ...
Paper
Seakeeping and manoeuvring for wind assisted ships
Oct 15, 2019
Research on Wind Assisted Ship Propulsion (WASP) has until now focussed on performance in steady conditions whereas unsteady behaviour is an ...
Magazine
Wind Assisted Ship propulsion design explorations
Dec 15, 2018
Reading time 6 minutes
As part of MARIN’s strategy to support the transition towards zero emission shipping, we are continuing research on Wind Assisted Ship Propulsion ...
Paper
Prediction methods for team akzonobel in the volvo ocean race and wind assisted ship propulsion for merchant vessels
Nov 12, 2018
MARIN, team AkzoNobel and STEAM Ocean initiated the “W!ND” Joint Industry project with other partners to provide speed predictions and advice on ...
Magazine
Zero-emission shipping meets high-level sports
Dec 15, 2017
Reading time 9 minutes
MARIN's research work in Wind (Assisted) Ship Propulsion and our mission to make ships cleaner, safer and smarter is all coming into play as we ...
Paper
Operational Performance of Wind Assisted Ships
Oct 17, 2016
The 'Wind Hybrid Coaster' was a sub project in MARITIM (2016) under the European INTERREG Deutschland-Nederland programme within which Dutch and ...
Magazine
Yachting focus: Onboard comfort and Dynamic Positioning
Aug 31, 2012
Reading time 6 minutes
MARIN carries out a significant number of projects in the motor (or sailing) yacht sector. Here Report outlines a favourite subject of interest - ...
Magazine
Yachting - a highly demanding market
Aug 2, 2011
Reading time 12 minutes
MARIN has long been committed to serving the global yachting market; assisting in the engineering of innovative designs and complex systems. These ...
Paper
On the manoeuvrability of naval surface ships with respect to a new STANAG
Jun 9, 2010
The NATO Specialist Team for Seaway Mobility has progressed significantly in the development of new mission oriented manoeuvring criteria in the ...
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Christian VeldhuisTeam Leader Ships - Simulation & Development | Senior Project Manager | Research coordinator Zero Emission Shipping
Christian VeldhuisTeam Leader Ships - Simulation & Development | Senior Project Manager | Research coordinator Zero Emission Shipping
Christian VeldhuisTeam Leader Ships - Simulation & Development | Senior Project Manager | Research coordinator Zero Emission Shipping