Hydrodynamics
A test in the towing tank can tell you something about how your vessel or offshore structure will behave in waves and current regarding the propulsive power, seakeeping performance, manoeuvring capabilities or dynamic positioning.
Our services
Dynamic positioning
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The DP system allows the vessel to operate at sea without mooring or anchoring.
Get help to calculate EEXI and CII ratings
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The vessel carbon intensity index (CII) is a step towards decarbonising international shipping.
Manoeuvring evaluation
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Performance of model tests at the early design stage to evaluate manoeuvring characteristics.
Mooring analyses of fish farming cages
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We ensure your fish farming cage system withstands sea loads.
Overtrawlability testing
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Testing whether an underwater structure can be over-trawled may indicate potentially critical areas.
Reduce vessel emissions with SeaTrend
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Easy-to-use onboard decision support system enables significant fuel and emissions savings.
Seakeeping evaluation
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In severe weather, the safety and comfort of a ship can be affected and the cargo damaged.
Ship performance
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Still water tank tests and numerical calculations.
Still water tank test
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Water tank test is made to predict propulsive performance of a full-scale vessel.
Vortex Induced Vibrations or Motions (VIV/VIM)
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VIV/VIM tests can determine the critical current directions of the resulting transverse oscillation.
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Towing tanks
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