PaperModel Testing and Complex Numerical Simulations for Offshore Installation
The Eighteenth International Offshore and Polar Engineering Conference (ISOPE), Vancouver, Canada
6 jul. 2008
This paper describes the analysis performed for the installation of two top-side modules on the Njord FPU by Saipem UK''s dynamically positioned ...
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringwaves, impacts and hydrostructuralcfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiesmeasurements and controldata sciencetime-domain simulationsrenewablesoil and gasinfrastructuremarine systemslife at seatransport and shippingmodel testingmonitoringlifting and decommissioningloads and responsesmotionsfull scalesimulationsoffshore engineering
PaperSeakeeping issues in the design of containerships
RINA
1 jul. 2008
While the advanced art of minimising the installed power for a given speed plays a clear role in the design of containerships, the place of ...
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringmeasurements and controldata scienceseakeepingtransport and shippingmodel testing
PaperWorst Sea - Best Sea Wave Group Spectra from Random Sea States
27th International Conference on Offshore Mechanics and Arctic Engineering (OMAE2008), Estoril, Portugal
15 jun. 2008
The paper presents a proposition called the worst sea-best sea (WS-BS) method that intends to identify wave group spectra that yield time series ...
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringwaves, impacts and hydrostructuralcfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiesmeasurements and controldata sciencetime-domain simulationsrenewablesoil and gasinfrastructuremarine systemslife at seatransport and shippingmodel testingloads and responsesmotionssimulationsoffshore engineering
PaperEffect of hurricanes on the cumulative fatigue life consumption of a GOM TLP
27th International Conference on Offshore Mechanics and Arctic Engineering (OMAE 2008), Estoril, Portugal
15 jun. 2008
Accurate assessment of cumulative tendon fatigue is of importance for evaluation of the overall design life of TLPs.This cumulative fatigue damage ...
waves, impacts and hydrostructuraloil and gasmonitoringtrials and monitoringfatiguefull scale
PaperCurrent Modeling Experience in an Offshore Basin
27th International Conference on Offshore Mechanics and Arctic Engineering (OMAE 2008), Estoril, Portugal
15 jun. 2008
A reliable current simulation is vital to achieve the objectives of model testing. In the present paper the development and testing of the current ...
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringwaves, impacts and hydrostructuralmeasurements and controldata sciencerenewablesoil and gasinfrastructuremarine systemslife at seamodel testingvortex induced motions (vim)vortex induced vibrations (viv)waves & motionsoffshore engineering
PaperEffectiveness of Polyethylene Helical Strakes in Suppressing VIV Responses After Sustaining High Roller Load Deformation During S-lay Installation
Offshore Technology Conference (OTC), Houston, Texas, USA
1 mei 2008
Helical strakes are an important Vortex Induced Vibration (VIV) suppression device for Steel Catenary Risers (SCR's). This paper presents the ...
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringwaves, impacts and hydrostructuralmeasurements and controldata sciencerenewablesoil and gasinfrastructuremarine systemslife at seamodel testingvortex induced vibrations (viv)offshore engineering
PaperRecovery of Oil Trapped in Ship-Wrecks - the DIFIS Concept
The International Oil Spill Conference (IOSC), Savannah, Georgia, USA
1 mei 2008
A method for the prompt and cost-effective intervention and remediation of tanker wrecks dealing with eventual leaks and recovering the fuel trapped ...
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringcfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiesmeasurements and controldata sciencetime-domain simulationsrenewablesoil and gasinfrastructuremarine systemslife at seamodel testingsimulationsoffshore engineering
PaperComparison of manoeuvring simulation programs for SIMMAN test cases
SIMMAN 2008 Workshop on Verification and Validation of Ship Manoeuvring Simulation Methods, Copenhagen, Denmark
14 apr. 2008
This paper presents comparisons of manoeuvring predictions using several in-house manoeuvring simulation programs available at MARIN. Predictions ...
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
MagazineMARIN launches net Business Unit - Consultancy and Integrated Service
MARIN Report 93
1 apr. 2008
Based on increasing demand for its ship design service, MARIN has created a new business unit. This new team takes its roots from the expertise ...
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MagazineFPSO positioning simulation for SAIPEM SA
MARIN Report 93
1 apr. 2008
Reading time 3 minutes
Total Upstream Nigeria Limited, which is developing the AKPO Field Offshore Nigeria, awarded SAIPEM SA the installation of the FPSO. This FPSO will ...
manoeuvring and nautical studiesstability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringcfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiestime-domain simulationsdynamic positioningrenewablesoil and gasinfrastructuremooring and offloadingsimulations
MagazineEarly cooperation in design process fundamental to successful SSP project
MARIN Report 93
1 apr. 2008
Reading time 6 minutes
A successful example of cooperation and support at an early design stage has been the extensive analysis of the Satellite Services Platform (SSP), ...
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringwaves, impacts and hydrostructuralcfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiesmeasurements and controldata sciencetime-domain simulationsrenewablesoil and gasinfrastructuremarine systemslife at seatransport and shippingmodel testingmotionssimulationswaves & motionsoffshore engineering
MagazineComputational Fluid Dynamics now applied to offshore structures
MARIN Report 93
1 apr. 2008
Reading time 3 minutes
MARIN has applied and developed Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) for several decades in the field of ship resistance and propulsion but now the ...
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringwaves, impacts and hydrostructuralcfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiestime-domain simulationsrenewablesoil and gasinfrastructuremarine systemslife at seamotionsvortex induced motions (vim)vortex induced vibrations (viv)simulations
MagazineFloating pipe spiralling provides alternative to pipelaying vessels
MARIN Report 93
1 apr. 2008
Reading time 3 minutes
A new method for the installation of offshore pipelines has been developed and tested by Wintershall. MARIN was contracted to perform measurements ...
manoeuvring and nautical studieswaves, impacts and hydrostructuraltransport and shippingmonitoringtrials and monitoringfatiguetowing stabilityfull scale
MagazineaNytime, aNyplace,aNywhere...
MARIN Report 93
1 apr. 2008
Reading time 6 minutes
Last year, MARIN launched the aNySIM-Pro concept - a new way of sharing hydrodynamic software. Following the enthusiastic reaction from the offshore ...
cfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiestime-domain simulationsrenewablesoil and gasinfrastructuremarine systemslife at seasimulationssoftware engineeringoffshore engineering
MagazineModel test investigation of flow phenomena around air can assembly for Grouped SLOR concept initiated by Subsea7
MARIN Report 93
1 apr. 2008
Reading time 3 minutes
The growing trend of deep and ultra deepwater developments necessitates the use of risers that will give good stress response and fatigue ...
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringmeasurements and controldata sciencerenewablesoil and gasinfrastructuremarine systemslife at seamodel testingoffshore engineering