PaperSimulating a Breaking Bow wave with a VoF RANS method
Wageningen 2025: Workshop on CFD in Ship Hydrodynamics, Wageningen, the Netherlands
17 Nov 2025
The breaking bow wave from the KCS case of the Wageningen workshop is simulated with an unsteady VoF RANS method, using the code ReFRESCO. The RANS ...
wave measurementssimulationscfdcfd/simulation/desk studies
PaperCFD Calculations for Free Running ONRT in Head Waves
Wageningen 2025: Workshop on CFD in Ship Hydrodynamics, Wageningen, the Netherlands
17 Nov 2025
This paper describes the simulations done for the ONR Tumblehome (ONRT) – Course Keeping in Waves case of the Wageningen 2025 Workshop on CFD in ...
cfdcfd/simulation/desk studiessimulationshydrodynamicsstability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringseakeepingdefence
PaperAspects of source level estimation from sound measurements in MARIN's Depressurised Wave Basin
International Conference on Advanced Model Measurement Technology (AMT), Daejeon, Korea
29 Oct 2025
Propeller cavitation noise at full scale can be estimated from model-scale tests conducted in the Depressurised Wave Basin (DWB) at MARIN. Accurate ...
cavitationpropeller and cavitationmeasurements and controlnoise and vibrationmodel testing
PaperModel tests on waterlily shaped offshore PV system
42nd European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition (EU PVSEC), Bilbao, Spain
22 Sep 2025
The European Union funded NATURSEA-PV project aims to develop a lily-inspired PV substructure solution to meet the specific needs for Offshore ...
floating solaroffshoreoffshore engineeringrenewablesblue growthmodel testing
PaperCoupling techniques between sub grids and across interfaces
27th Numerical Towing Tank Symposium (NuTTS 2025), Zagreb, Croatia
14 Sep 2025
Overset grids allow strong flexibility when computing flows around maritime constructions. For example, to allow motions between bodies inside the ...
cfd developmentcfdcfd/simulation/desk studies
PaperEffect of aspect ratio on the deformation of flexible marine propellers in a uniform inflow using a RANS-FEM coupling
27th Numerical Towing Tank Symposium (NuTTS 2025), Zagreb, Croatia
14 Sep 2025
Ship propellers operate in a non-uniform wake fields. This results in fluctuating propeller loading when rotating. These variations reduce the ...
cfdresistance and propulsionhydrostructuralpropeller and cavitationcfd/simulation/desk studies
PaperBenchmark Reynolds-averaged Navier-Stokes study of a generic marine rudder’s static stall characteristics
Ocean Engineering
11 Sep 2025
When assessing manoeuvring performance it is common to perform steady Reynolds-Averaged Navier-Stokes computations for a range of turning ...
manoeuvring and nautical studiesmanoeuvringcfd developmentcfddefencecfd/simulation/desk studies
PaperDesigning for dangerous waves - a new 'Adaptive Screening' method to predict extreme values of non-linear marine and coastal structure responses to waves
Reliability Engineering and System Safety
11 Jul 2025
Predicting extreme values of strongly non-linear hydrodynamic responses (such as wave impact loads) is crucial for ensuring the safety and ...
wave loadswaves, impacts and hydrostructuralwaves & motionshydrodynamicsships and structuresoffshore engineeringseakeepingcfd/simulation/desk studiesstability, seakeeping and ocean engineering
MagazineISO 15016:2025 Improved standard for speed/power trials
MARIN Report 144
30 Jun 2025
Following a four-year revision, the IMO MEPC83 accepted ISO 15016:2025 as the new standard for EEDI speed/power trials in April 2025. This ...
trials and monitoringinfrastructure
MagazinePotential risk of collisions at bridge piers under scrutiny
MARIN Report 144
30 Jun 2025
The Dutch government and knowledge experts, including MARIN, are teaming up to examine collision risks at ageing bridge piers in the Netherlands. ...
transport and shippinginfrastructure
MagazineEnhancing wind propulsion performance through human-centred design and bridge simulations
MARIN Report 144
30 Jun 2025
As the maritime sector pushes toward greener solutions, wind-assisted propulsion has emerged as a promising way to cut emissions and boost fuel ...
wind propulsionoperations and human factors
MagazineCRS MAMBO – Validated simulation tool for manoeuvring & seakeeping optimisation
MARIN Report 144
30 Jun 2025
Requirements regarding minimum power, safe return to port, and navy recommendations, compel naval architects to assess the performance of ships ...
manoeuvringwave measurements
MagazineFin propulsion revival
MARIN Report 144
30 Jun 2025
Fin propulsion is experiencing a revival due to its high propulsive efficiency. In early 2025, MARIN successfully tested a new fully electric system ...
resistance and propulsion
MagazineComplex simulations explore inland navigation on the Gelderse IJssel
MARIN Report 144
30 Jun 2025
Climate change is causing more frequent periods of drought, leading to low water levels in this river system. This makes it challenging to ...
inland shippingtransport and shipping
PaperWhere Are We and Where Are We Going? Analyzing Simulation-Driven Design Optimization Trends in Marine Engineering by Scoping Review
XI International Conference on Computational Methods in Marine Engineering (MARINE 2025), Edinburgh, Scotland
23 Jun 2025
This paper distills the principal insights from our recent scoping review on simulation-based design optimization (SBDO) in naval engineering and ...
resistance and propulsionpoweringseakeepingcfddata sciencemarine systemsrenewablescfd/simulation/desk studies