Hull Generation for Fast Concept Exploration: Development of a Brute-Force Approach to Quickly Obtain Hull Shapes and a Resistance Prediction for Offshore Patrol Vessels

Damen Shipyards Gorinchem has found deficiencies in the process of developing concept designs of Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs). There is a need to increase the efficiency of this process, meaning that (1) the speed has to be increased, (2) the accuracy of designs has to be increased and (3) the risk of deviations of the project plan has to be...