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Simulation training for safe operations in ice


With demand for training for ice operations increasing, MARIN extends its ice simulation capabilities.


The transit of the first ever tanker loaded with LNG via the Northern Sea Route and the first oil tanker sailing the route without visiting a Russian port are just two recent examples of what was thought impossible a few years ago - but now this is reality. It is of utmost importance that these and future Arctic operations are conducted safely. This requires realistic training and MARIN is making sure that it can provide the industry with as much realism as possible.


MARIN’s Maritime Simulation Group believes that in the very near future a realistic bridge simulator training scenario could be an LNG carrier manoeuvring in ice, assisted by two escorting tugs, together with an ad- ditional ice breaker. In fact, the first trials to achieve this have already been completed.


Realistic To meet the demand for ice op- erations training, MARIN is extending its bridge-simulator capabilities. The training programme for navigation and operations in ice-covered waters will range from escorting to ice navigation and ice management. A prime focus will be on the accuracy and quality of the calculation of (hydrodynamic) forces. The realistic visualisation of Arctic regions and different ice conditions will also be addressed.


Auke Ditzel a.ditzel@marin.nl 16 report


Physics model validated against full-scale measurements Results of the full-scale monitoring campaign on board of Wagenborg’s new IMSV “Serkeborg” (see page 9) will serve as input for the relevant physics within an ice field. A geometrical description - with the position, size and shape of the ice flows - and the dynamic


characteristics will be translated into a format suitable for serving as input to the simulator, showing the corresponding phys- ical behaviour and visual representation.


PractICE JIP In the second half of 2013, a special Joint Industry Project will be defined focusing on practical simulations of offshore oil & gas operations in ice, in short: PractICE. When the project kicks off new participants are welcome to join. We will keep you informed.


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