The Moonpool JIP investigating the mechanisms leading to water motions in the moonpool has been completed successfully. Now, a second Moonpool JIP is to include the effect of incoming waves.
Large water motions occurring in the moonpool when the vessel is operating or transiting in waves can be critical, as the equipment installed in the moonpool could be damaged. To minimise the risk of damage, the operations may have to be suspended, which results in a decrease of the vessel’s workability.
Moonpool-2
Moonpool-2 aims to investigate the water oscillations occurring in the moonpool during transit and operations in waves. The objectives are to understand the dynamics of wave flows and loading in moonpools during transit and operations in waves, and to assess the effect of moonpool damping devices on workability. '
The JIP is about to start and will be conducted in close cooperation with oil companies, vessel design companies, classification societies, operators and offshore contractors. The kick-off meeting is to be scheduled during the next FPSO JIP Week, 27-31 March, 2017.
For more information and participation see the Moonpool-2 JIP page on the Marin website. Marin is one of the JIP participants.
