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January 2026, no. 146
Euromaritime
Hydrodynamics in Ship Design
Floating Offshore Structures
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This unique vessel, operated by the British shipping company P&O Ferries, is the result of a new cooperation between MARIN, the ship designer OSK Design and the shipbuilder Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI) of China.
loads and
motions
in operation
simulations for Dover and Calais
loads for a challenging
symmetrical ferry design
From concept
to operation
simulationsfor Dover and Calais
To test and verify the behaviour of the ferry in realistic conditions, two captains carried out various manoeuvres in a virtual environment on one of MARIN’s bridge simulators.
best quality data for new symmetrical ferry design
Due to the P&O Pioneer class ferry being much larger compared to other similar ships and the unusual propulsion and steering configuration, MARIN paid particular attention to handling in the ports.
Seakeeping considerations are paramount to protect the equipment from slamming damage. It is essential to navigate the intricate dynamics of pod-pod and pod-hull interactions, avoiding any detrimental effects, irrespective of water depth.
loads for a challenging
symmetrical ferry design
MARIN assists its clients with determining the loads on the ship that are necessary for its design. For this complex project, a combination of model tests and finite element simulations were deployed.
Whipping is an important phenomenon to consider when determining design loads. It was therefore necessary to test the ferry using a flexible model.
BlueWeek 2026
Euromaritime
Hydrodynamics in Ship Design
Floating Offshore Structures
Conferences
Courses
MARIN will be present at the following events. Let’s meet up again soon!
Trade
Feb 3-5
Courses
Mar 9-13
Mar 16-20
Apr 7-10
loads and
motions
in operation
As the double-ended P&O ferries are operating in the English Channel, where significant wave heights of up to 6 m can be expected, it was necessary to investigate wave-induced slamming.
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This unique vessel, operated by the British shipping company P&O Ferries, is the result of a new cooperation between MARIN, the ship designer OSK Design and the shipbuilder Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI) of China.
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January 2026, no. 146