Last line of defence: Cyber security of industrial control systems

The world is rapidly embracing networked technology and transitioning into one of hyperconnectivity, a term first coined by social scientists Anabel Quan-Haase and Barry Wellman. Increased connectivity provides benefits such as automation and, remote access and control of networks and equipment, thereby decreasing operational costs. Maritime and...

Development of a cutter ladder vibration model

Structural vibrations are a known cause of damage to offshore structures and equipment. A Cutter Suction Dredger (CSD) is a dredge vessel known to vibrate heavily during operation. Primary cause of these vibrations is the cutting process, performed to cut and excavate soil from the seabed. A component prone to damage is the cutter ladder, a...