Monohull versus Semi-submersible for offshore heavy lift crane operations

In this thesis the differences between the monohull and semi-submersible are investigated. For a general heavy lift crane operation and its operational profile, the difference is performance and total cost are calculated. These are used to determine the turning point, the point where the semi-submersible is more favourable for a heavy lift crane...

Hydrodynamics of High-Performance Marine Vessels. Volume 2

Hydrodynamics of High-Performance Marine Vessels. Volume 1

Improving the operability of planing monohulls using proactive control: From idea to proof of concept

The demand to sail at high forward speeds in both calm water and in a seaway remains high. For various patrol, search and rescue or military operations attaining high forward speeds is essential. In head and bow quartering seas, the main factor for voluntary speed reduction is the occurrence of large vertical peak accelerations. The occurrence...

On the subject of high-speed monhulls

Nonlinear Behaviour of Fast Monohulls in Head Waves

A drogue design to prevent breaking wave capsize of monohull sailing yachts