Sustainable Maritime Transportation and Exploitation of Sea Resources

Preface
IMAM Organisation
XIV IMAM conference organisation

VOLUME I

1 Propulsion & resistance

1.1 Resistance

Theoretical and experimental investigation on the total resistance of an underwater ROV remotely operating vehicle, D. Obreja & L. Domnisoru
Numerical optimization of a hull form with bulbous bow, D. Matulja & R. Dejhalla
Numerical prediction of the resistance characteristics of catamaran cargo ships, G.D. Tzabiras, G.N. Zaraphonitis & S.P. Polyzos
A preliminary study for the numerical prediction of the behavior of air bubbles in the design of ACS, A. Cristelli, F. Cucinotta, E. Guglielmino, V. Ruggiero & V. Russo

1.2 Propulsion

Numerical and experimental optimization of a CP propeller at different pitch settings, D. Bertetta, S. Brizzolara, S. Gaggero, M. Viviani & L. Savio
Latest experiences with Contracted and Loaded Tip (CLT) propellers, J.G. Adalid & G. Gennaro
Endplate effect propellers: A numerical overview, S. Gaggero & S. Brizzolara
3D measurements of the effective propeller jet flow behind the rudder, T. Abramowicz-Gerigk

2 Marine vehicles dynamics

2.1 Water & air flows

Experimental investigation of the wave pattern around a sailing yacht model, K. Sfakianaki, D. Liarokapis & G.D. Tzabiras
A panel method based on vorticity distribution for the calculation of free surface flows around ship hull configurations with lifting bodies, K.A. Belibassakis
Numerical and experimental analysis of the flow field around a surface combatant ship, S. Zaghi, R. Broglia & D. Guadalupi
Investigation of 2D nonlinear free surface flows by SPH method, M. Ozbulut & O. Goren
Parametric nonlinear sloshing in a 2D rectangular tank with finite liquid depth, C.C. Spandonidis & K.J. Spyrou
A numerical investigation of exhaust smoke-superstructure interaction on a naval ship, S. Ergin, Y. Paralı & E. Dobrucalı
Numerical analysis of the shadow effect of an LNG floating platform on an LNG carrier under wind conditions, A.D. Wnęk & C. Guedes Soares

2.2 Dynamic stability

Dynamic instabilities in following seas caused by parametric rolling of C11 class containership, A. Turk, J. Prpić-Oršić, S. Ribeiro e Silva & C. Guedes Soares
Influence of righting moment curve on parametric roll motion in regular longitudinal waves, E. Pesman & M. Taylan
Investigation about wave profile effects on ship stability, A. Coraddu, P. Gualeni & D. Villa
Examination of the transverse stability of fishing vessels by residual energy, E. Ücer
An investigation on parametric rolling prediction using neural networks, J.-R. Bellec, C.A. Rodríguez & M.A.S. Neves

2.3 Seakeeping & manoeuvrability

Automatic trajectory planning and collision avoidance of ships in confined waterways, Y.Z. Xue, D.F. Han & S.Y. Tong
Improvement of steering efficiency for sailing boats, P. Vidmar & M. Perkovič
An overview of seakeeping tools for maritime applications, V. Bertram & P. Gualeni
On the interaction between random sea waves and a floating structure of rectangular cross section, G. Malara, F. Arena & P.D. Spanos
Testing the impact of simplifications adopted in models describing wave loads on ship, P.A. Wroniszewski & J.A. Jankowski
Motion calculations for fishing vessels with a time domain panel code, R. Datta, J.M. Rodrigues & C. Guedes Soares
Experimental evaluation of the dynamic responses of ship models moored in scaled ports, G.J. Grigoropoulos, D. Damala & D. Liarokapis
Offshore wind generators dynamics, M. Masi, S. Brizzolara & S. Vignolo
Hydrodynamics of a floating oscillating water column device, S.A. Mavrakos & D. Konispoliatis

2.4 Non-linear effects

Evaluation of non linear vertical motions in head waves, D. Bruzzone, C. Gironi & A. Grasso
A nonlinear approach to the calculation of large amplitude ship motions and wave loads, G. Mortola, A. Incecik, O. Turan & S.E. Hirdaris
A nonlinear time-domain hybrid method for simulating the motions of ships advancing in waves, S. Liu & A.D. Papanikolaou
Loads and motions of offshore structures in extreme seas, G.F. Clauss & M. Dudek

3 Structures & materials

3.1 Analysis of local structures

On the effective breadth of plating, I.G. Tigkas & A. Theodoulides
Local and overall buckling of uniaxially compressed stiffened panels, V. Piscopo
Refined buckling analysis of plates under shear and uniaxial compression, V. Piscopo
A decomposition algorithm for large scale surrogate models, S.A. Koroglu & A. Ergin

3.2 Analysis of the global structures
Box girder strength under pure bending: Comparison of experimental and numerical results, P.I. Nikolov
A new approximate method to evaluate the ultimate strength of ship hull girder, G.T. Tayyar & E. Bayraktarkatal
Torsion dynamic analysis of a ship hull composite model. I. Chirica, E.F. Beznea & D. Boazu

3.3 Static and dynamic structural assessment

Wave load cases for scantlings of bulk carrier structures, J.A. Jankowski, M. Warmowska & M. Tujakowski
Structural assessment of innovative design of large livestock carrier, J. Andrić, M. Grgić, K. Pirić & V. Žanić
A Collision study of a large supply vessel hitting a ship shaped FPSO, G. Notaro, T.K. Østvold, E. Steen, N. Oma & J. Kippenes

3.4 Materials

A statistical study on the material properties of shipbuilding steels, E. Van Der Horn & G. Wang
Mechanical characteristics of the shipbuilding stainless steel at sub-zero temperatures, J. Kodvanj, K. Žiha, B. Ljubenkov & A. Bakić
Buckling behavior of FRP sandwich panels made by hand layup and vacuum bag, infusion procedure, M. Gaiotti & C.M. Rizzo

3.5 Degradation/Defects in structures

Uncertainty in corrosion wastage prediction of oil tankers, P. Jurišić, J. Parunov & K. Žiha
Influence of weld toe shape and material models on the ultimate strength of a slightly corroded box girder, S. Saad-Eldeen, Y. Garbatov & C. Guedes Soares
N-SIF based fatigue assessment of hopper knuckle details, C. Fischer, W. Fricke & C.M. Rizzo
Health monitoring of marine vehicles structures by phase-based FBG detectors, N. Roveri, A. Carcaterra & M. Platini

4 Design & construction

4.1 Conceptual design

Multiattribute decision making methodology for handymax tanker design in the concept design phase—A case study, V. Žanić, P. Prebeg & P. Cudina
Reliability of attribute prediction in small craft concept design, I. Grubisic & E. Begovic
A parametric representation of fair hull shapes by means of splines in tension, N. Del Puppo & G. Contento
A performance study of the buoyancy-control type ballast-free ship, M. Arai & S. Suzuki

4.2 Practical design

Conditions of Russian water transport and perspectives of river shipbuilding, G.V. Egorov
Shallow draught ice-breaking river tug boat design, G.V. Egorov & N.V. Avtutov
Feasibility study for adaptation of ITS Etna to MARPOL—Annex I, A. Commander, A. Menna, B. Lieutenant & A. Grimaldi
Fast all-weather patrol craft for the Mediterranean, F. Buzzi & V. Farinetti
IT Navy new multifunctional underwater support vessel programme, C.M. Cannarozzo & L.P. Migliore
A new hydro-oceanographic survey vessel for the Italian Navy, E. Olivo (Cdr)
Conversion of conventional barges into floating dry-docks, M.C.T. Reyes, P. Kaleff & C. Elias

4.3 Shipyards

Analysis of welded joints as a base for improvement of automated welding, D. Pavletic, T. Vidolin & I. Samardzic
Underwater photogrammetry for 3D modeling of floating objects: The case study of a 19-foot motor boat, F. Menna, E. Nocerino, S. Del Pizzo, S. Ackermann & A. Scamardella
Advanced manufacturing techniques in shipyards, E. Turan & U.B. Celebi
A supply chain management model for shipyards in Turkey, U.B. Celebi & E. Turan
Can a shipyard work towards lean shipbuilding or agile manufacturing?, D.A. Moura & R.C. Botter
Matching product mix shipyard effectiveness through the design for production concept, D. Kolić, T. Matulja & N. Fafandjel

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VOLUME II

5 Propulsion plants

5.1 Prime movers

Combustion chamber of the Diesel engine—theory and numerical simulation, L.C. Stan & N. Buzbuchi
Mean value modeling and model predictive control of a turbocharged diesel engine airpath, S.C. Karakas, O.S. Sogut & C. Ozsoy
Evaluation of ignition and combustion quality of different formulations of heavy fuel marine oil by laboratory and engine test, C.R.P. Belchior & J.P.V.M. Bueno
COGAS plant as possible future alternative to the diesel engine for the propulsion of large ships, G. Benvenuto, D. Bertetta, F. Carollo & U. Campora
One solution for all emission challenges? An overview about the reduction of exhaust emissions from shipping, D. Thum & R. Brendel
Evaluation of ship efficiency indexes, M. Figari, M. D’Amico & P. Gaggero

5.2 Machinery

A new approach in engine-propeller matching, A. Coraddu, S. Gaggero, D. Villa & M. Figari
A new logic for controllable pitch propeller management, F. Balsamo, F. De Luca & C. Pensa
A mathematical model of the propeller pitch change mechanism for the marine propulsion control design, M. Altosole, M. Martelli & S. Vignolo
Comparative analysis of basic procedures for shafting alignment calculation, I. Ančić, A. Šestan & N. Vladimir
Exhaust gas waste heat recovery in marine propulsion plants, G. Theotokatos & G. Livanos
Amerigo Vespucci Ship: Retrofitting the most beautiful ship in the world, T. Mazzuca

6 Safety & operation

6.1 Safety

The use of influence diagrams in risk-based inspection, J.R. San Cristóbal & M.V. Biezma
Sensitivity analysis of a fire model used in fire consequence calculations, A.M. Salem & H.W. Leheta
Managing uncertainty in performance-based fire safety assessments of ships, N. Themelis, S. Niotis & K.J. Spyrou
Detections of potential collision situations by relative motions of vessels under parameter uncertainties, L.P. Perera & C. Guedes Soares
Assessment of safety of ships after the collision and during the ship salvage using the matrix type risk model and uncertainties, M. Gerigk
A model for consequence evaluation of ship-ship collision based on Bayesian Belief Network, J. Montewka, F. Goerlandt, S. Ehlers, P. Kujala, S. Erceg, D. Polic, A. Klanac, T. Hinz & K. Tabri
Use of VELOS platform for modeling and assessing crew assistance and passenger grouping in ship-evacuation analysis, K.V. Kostas, A.-A.I. Ginnis, C.G. Politis & P.D. Kaklis
High-flexible multi-technique acquisition system for human postural stability tests onboard ships, E. Nocerino, F. Menna, S. Ackermann, S. Del Pizzo & A. Scamardella
Investigating the contributors of fishing vessel incidents, R.E. Kurt, I. Lazakis & O. Turan
Simulation method for risk assessment in LNG terminal design, L. Gucma, M. Gucma, M. Perkovič & P. Vidmar
The influence of large accidents on risk assessment for LNG terminals, P. Vidmar, S. Petelin, M. Perkovič, L. Gucma & M. Gucma

6.2 Legal, economic, logistic aspects

The regime of the contiguous zone in the context of international law, E. Xhelilaj & O. Metalla
Manning crisis in the international shipping: Fiction vs reality, E. Xhelilaj, K. Lapa & L. Prifti
Regression and probability analysis of dry bulk indices, Ch.N. Stefanakos, O. Schinas & J. Barberakis
Potential of short sea shipping in Brazil, N.A.L. de Valois, A.C. Medina & R.C. Botter
The effects of regulatory changes on green freight corridors, G.P. Panagakos & H.N. Psaraftis

6.3 Weather routing

Numerical weather and wave prediction models for weather routing, operation planning and ship design: The relevance of multimodal wave spectra, A. Orlandi & D. Bruzzone
Optimization of routing with uncertainties, G.I. Papatzanakis, A.D. Papanikolaou & S. Liu
Development of an onboard decision support system for ship navigation under rough weather conditions, L.P. Perera, J.M. Rodrigues, R. Pascoal & C. Guedes Soares

7 Environment

7.1 Sea waves, wind

A new numerical scheme for improved Businnesque equations with surface pressure, D. Bayraktar & S. Beji
A coupled-mode model for water-wave induced groundwater pressure and flow in variable bathymetry regions and beaches, K.A. Belibassakis
On wave height distribution in the space domain and in the time domain, P. Boccotti, F. Arena & V. Fiamma
Large scale experimental study of wave-current interactions in the presence of a 3D bathymetry, V. Rey, J. Touboul & F. Guinot
Three-dimensional sea wave groups with a superimposed large-scale current, A. Romolo, F. Arena & D. Ciricosta
Regional extreme frequency analysis in the North Atlantic ocean during the summer season, C. Lucas, G. Muraleedharan & C. Guedes Soares
Wake wave properties generated by HSC in the bay of Naples, G. Benassai
The wind forecast for operating management and risk assessment of port areas, M.P. Repetto & G. Solari

8 Environmental protection

8.1 Sea pollution

An undated analysis of IOPCF oil spill data: Estimation of the disutility cost of tanker oil spills, C.A. Kontovas, N.P. Ventikos & H.N. Psaraftis
Sustainable maritime transport: An operational definition, S.D. Chatzinikolaou & N.P. Ventikos
Management issues for the safe operation of ships and for pollution prevention, C. Grigorut, C. Anechitoae, A.R. Staiculescu, A.P. Lisievici Brezeanu & L.M. Grigorut
Evaluation of the environmental impact of harbour activities: Problem analysis and possible solutions, L. Battistelli, M. Fantauzzi, T. Coppola & F. Quaranta
Status of persistent organic pollutants and heavy metals in perch (Perca fluviatilis L.) of the Port of Muuga impact area (Baltic Sea), L. Järv, M. Simm, T. Raid & A. Järvik

8.2 Noise

Acoustic impact of ships: Noise-related needs, quantification and justification, A. Badino, D. Borelli, T. Gaggero, E. Rizzuto & C. Schenone
Criteria for noise annoyance evaluation on board ships, A. Badino, D. Borelli, T. Gaggero, E. Rizzuto & C. Schenone
Innovative pod propulsive and noise performances assessment, B. Saussereau, F. Chevalier & T. Tardif d’Hamonville
Hydroacoustic characterization of a marine propeller through the acoustic analogy, S. Ianniello, R. Muscari & A. Di Mascio
Analysis of airborne noise emitted from ships, A. Badino, D. Borelli, T. Gaggero, E. Rizzuto & C. Schenone
Impact of comfort class requirements in a new building ship and possible advantages for owners, A. Cotta & E.P. Tincani
An international reference vessel, from a noise and vibration point of view, in the framework of the SILENV project, P. Beltrán & R. Salinas

9 Sea resources exploitation

9.1 Fishing

Carbon footprint and energy use of Norwegian fisheries and seafood products, E.S. Hognes, U. Winther, H. Ellingsen, F. Ziegler, A. Emanuelsson & V. Sund
Fuel efficiency in trawlers under different fishing tactics using a consumption model and VMS data: A case-study for the Portuguese fleet, A. Campos, T. Pilar-Fonseca, J. Parente, P. Fonseca & M. Afonso-Dias
E-Audit: Energy use in Italian fishing vessels, G. Buglioni, E. Notti & A. Sala
Assessment of fishing gear impact and performance using Sidescan sonar technology, A. Lucchetti, M. Virgili, F. De Carlo & A. Sala
Towards sustainable Baltic herring fishery: Trawls vs. pound nets, T. Raid, H. Shpilev, L. Järv & A. Järvik

9.2 Off-shore & coastal development

An experimental study on brine disposal under wave conditions, B. Bas, S.N.E. Bozkurtoglu & S. Kabdasli
Nozzle-diffuser effects on marine current turbines, V.D. Casas, P. Fariñas, F.L. Peña & S. Ferreño
Heuristic approach for solving a pipe layer fleet scheduling problem, M.M. Queiroz & A.B. Mendes
On the linear stiffness of tension leg platforms, I. Senjanović, N. Hadžić & M. Tomić
Buckling behavior of catenary risers conveying fluids, I.K. Chatjigeorgiou & S.A. Mavrakos

9.3 Wind

Fatigue analysis of tripods and jackets for offshore wind turbines, N. Alati, F. Arena, G. Failla & V. Nava
Hiiumaa offshore wind Park EIA: Main EIA results and description of the required supplementary environmental investigations, A. Järvik, H. Agabus, R. Aps & T. Raid
Kite towed ships and kite generated power—intuitive methods for reducing marine pollution, E. Barsan & N.V. Grosan

Author index

Biography

Rizzuto, Enrico; Guedes Soares, Carlos