PaperDesign wave and wind environment for minimum power requirements of vessels in the southern North Sea
Influence of EEDI on Ship Design & Operation, London, UK
13 sep. 2017
Energy efficiency regulations like EEDI lead to reductions in installed vessel power, which should not be at the expense of operability and safety ...
wave measurementsseakeepingwaves & motionssafetyadded resistance
PaperValidation of underwater radiated noise predictions for a merchant vessel using full-scale measurements
Inter.Noise, Hongkong, China
27 aug. 2017
Underwater radiated noise (URN) was previously primarily of interest in connection with the signature of naval vessels. Recently it has become ...
sustainable propulsionnoise and vibrationresistance and propulsionmarine systemsdefencepassengers and yachtingtransport and shippingmonitoringshipscavitationverification and validationpropellerpropulsor
Magazine6-component propeller blade/shaft balance provides important insight
MARIN Report 121
17 aug. 2017
Reading time 6 minutes
MARIN designed a podded propulsor model with an internal motor and rotating 6-component force and moment shaft balance.
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringsustainable propulsionwaves, impacts and hydrostructuralnoise and vibrationresistance and propulsionoil and gaspoweringtransport and shippingoffloadingseakeeping performance
MagazineOptical measurement techniques lead to highly accurate deformation measurements
MARIN Report 121
17 aug. 2017
Reading time 6 minutes
Optical measurement techniques are becoming more and more important for MARIN and its customers.
sustainable propulsionwaves, impacts and hydrostructuralresistance and propulsionmarine systemshydro-elasticitypropeller designstructural response
MagazineNew C-DRONE - for undisturbed wave spectrum measurements
MARIN Report 121
17 aug. 2017
Reading time 3 minutes
During trials the correct measurement of metocean conditions is crucial for reproducibility, performance prediction and to avoid disputes between ...
manoeuvring and nautical studiesstability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringsustainable propulsionwaves, impacts and hydrostructuralmeasurements and controldata sciencesafe operations and human factorsresistance and propulsionrenewablesoil and gaslife at seatransport and shippingmonitoringoperabilityperformance based assessmentseakeeping performancespeed/power performancetrialswaves & motions
MagazineWave buoy measurements on a hexapod
MARIN Report 121
17 aug. 2017
Reading time 3 minutes
MARIN has recently expanded its facilities with a hexapod. This system can be used to generate forced oscillations in six degrees of freedom, either ...
manoeuvring and nautical studiesstability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringwaves, impacts and hydrostructuralsafe operations and human factorsoil and gastransport and shippingmotionsoffloadingoperabilityperformance based assessmentseakeeping performancewaves & motions
MagazineCapturing the invisible
MARIN Report 121
17 aug. 2017
Reading time 6 minutes
High-speed video allows us to capture processes which occur too fast to be visible to the naked eye. This technology is especially valuable for the ...
MagazineNew Measurement System deployed for BreaKin JIP tests
MARIN Report 121
17 aug. 2017
Reading time 3 minutes
To facilitate the ever-growing requirements concerning measurement quantity and quality, MARIN has recently deployed the new MARIN Measurement ...
MagazineQuantifying measurement uncertainty
MARIN Report 121
17 aug. 2017
Reading time 3 minutes
Recently, MARIN has carried out an internal research programme to quantify the measurement uncertainty of three commonly performed types of tests. ...
MagazineStereo Particle Image Velocimetry proves important tool in a wide range of test campaigns
MARIN Report 121
17 aug. 2017
Reading time 3 minutes
Report gives an overview of the use of Stereo Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) at MARIN over the years.
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringsustainable propulsionresistance and propulsionrenewablesoil and gasmarine systemslife at seahull form optimisationoffloadingspeed/power performance
MagazineExploring the mysteries of the human factor to work towards a safer maritime environment
MARIN Report 121
17 aug. 2017
Reading time 6 minutes
MARIN's overriding aim is to help increase the safety and effectiveness of maritime operations. The outcome of any operation at sea is the result of ...
manoeuvring and nautical studiesstability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringsafe operations and human factorsnautical operations
MagazineMARIN is ready for the future with the all new MMS2
MARIN Report 121
17 aug. 2017
Reading time 3 minutes
In 2016, MARIN launched MARIN Measurement System 2 (MMS2), which represents a major improvement. The total number of measurement channels has ...
MagazineSupporting silent ships - measuring underwater radiated noise from cavitating ship propellers
MARIN Report 121
17 aug. 2017
Reading time 6 minutes
Have you ever had problems talking to someone in a noisy environment such as a busy restaurant? The same happens to marine animals, which use sound ...
sustainable propulsionnoise and vibrationresistance and propulsionmarine systemslife at seadefencepassengers and yachtingtransport and shippingcavitationpropeller designcruise and ferry
MagazineCoVadem - big data for smarter inland shipping
MARIN Report 121
17 aug. 2017
Reading time 12 minutes
With the increasing need for improved fuel performance, smaller carbon footprints and optimised cargo volumes, the need for shipping data is vital. ...
manoeuvring and nautical studiesstability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringsustainable propulsionmeasurements and controldata scienceresistance and propulsionoil and gasinfrastructuredefencepassengers and yachtingtransport and shippingmonitoringhull form optimisationmotionsoffloadingperformance based assessmentspeed/power performanceinland shipping
MagazineHow to determine weight distribution - Resonic-F has the answer
MARIN Report 121
17 aug. 2017
Reading time 3 minutes
Wave basin model tests are performed to determine the motion behaviour of a vessel or floating construction. They are performed for a predetermined ...