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Sloshing LNG causes higher impact forces than expected

Sloshing LNG causes higher impact forces than expected

by Mariska Buitendijk | Feb 2, 2026 | Marine fuels, Maritime research, News

What happens if liquefied natural gas (LNG) hits the wall of the cargo tanks in a ship? New research shows that much higher pressure peaks can occur during impact than previously assumed. This insight is important for the design and safety of LNG ships and future...
MARIN: Remote-controlled ships still require crew

MARIN: Remote-controlled ships still require crew

by Mariska Buitendijk | Dec 22, 2025 | Digitalisation, Inland navigation, Maritime research, Navigation, News, Shipping

MARIN sees opportunities for safe navigation with reduced crew levels on remotely controlled vessels, but stresses that a qualified person must remain on board to take over control if the data connection fails. This conclusion follows from research conducted by MARIN...
Spliethoff launches MARIN simulator in Manila

Spliethoff launches MARIN simulator in Manila

by Mariska Buitendijk | Dec 15, 2025 | Digitalisation, Heavy lift, Maritime education/training/careers, News

Spliethoff Group has commissioned its next-generation training simulator in Manila. Developed by the Maritime Research Institute Netherlands (MARIN), this advanced crane and ballast simulator is designed to train seafarers in crane handling and heavy-lift operations...
Augmented reality at sea – A PhD journey into maritime collaboration

Augmented reality at sea – A PhD journey into maritime collaboration

by Mariska Buitendijk | Dec 10, 2025 | Digitalisation, Maritime research, Navigation, News, Shipping, SWZ|Maritime

From the magazine – Good teamwork is essential for safe and efficient maritime operations like ship navigation, port construction, or offshore maintenance. Miscommunication can lead to serious incidents. The challenge explored during my PhD is how to improve the...
Oceanco and ABB test Dynafin propulsion for yachts

Oceanco and ABB test Dynafin propulsion for yachts

by Mariska Buitendijk | Dec 8, 2025 | Emissions, Maritime research, News, Ship propulsion, Yachts

To make yacht propulsion more sustainable, Oceanco has been involved in a multi-year collaboration with ABB on researching the ABB Dynafin propulsion system. Recent testing at the Maritime Research Institute Netherlands (MARIN) has confirmed the system’s potential to...
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