Type of course

Course content

Introduction

• The ocean environment
• Operational challenges in the ocean space and surface border
• Engineering tools with emphasis on Orcaflex

Advanced marine hydrodynamics

• Kinematics and dynamics of ocean waves
• Natural frequencies, frequency of encounter, resonance
• Wave-induced loads and motions
• Strip theory
• Response Amplitude Operators (RAOs)

• Minimization of vessel motions

Environmental criteria

• Weather window
• Uncertainties in weather forecasting
• Weather-routing systems

Station-keeping

• Principle of Dynamic Positioning
• Catenary and mooring analysis

Modelling and simulation of case studies

• Marine seismic operations
• Cable operations
• Anchor handling
• Bow loading
• ROV/UAV operations

Objectives of the course

Knowledge:

The student...

• has a knowledge of the basic principles of marine operations in the ocean space with emphasis on how the environment is affecting the operations.
• has a thorough understanding of the key environmental factors affecting the performance of marine operations in the ocean space,
• has a knowledge of the fundamental hydrodynamics on as a theoretical basis for operations in the surface zone,
• has a knowledge of the basic principles in determining the operational window based on weather conditions,
• has a knowledge of the principles in weather-routing systems and its applications, possibilities and limitations,
• has an overview of the principles and operational challenges of station-keeping,
• has a good knowledge of how marine operations can be modelled and simulated.

Skill:

The student...

• is able to use appropriate SW tools to perform static and dynamic analysis of marine operations,
• is able to understand limitations in modelling and simulation of marine operations,
• is able to propose and evaluate solutions for planning of effective operations.

Competence:

The student...

• is able to work in project teams of Marine Operations.
• has the foundation to acquire new and more advanced knowledge related to work tasks and operations within the marine field.
• is able to contribute in discussions regarding relevant marine operations.

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