CFD Applications in Ship and Offshore Hydrodynamics 2nd Edition

A special issue of Journal of Marine Science and Engineering (ISSN 2077-1312). This special issue belongs to the section "Ocean Engineering".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 August 2025 | Viewed by 644

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Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
Interests: ship hydrodynamics; ship resistance and propulsion; seakeeping and maneuverability; computational fluid dynamics; experimental ship hydrodynamics; biofouling; offshore hydrodynamics; marine renewable energy
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Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
Interests: ship hydrodynamics; ship resistance and propulsion; seakeeping and maneuverability; computational fluid dynamics; experimental ship hydrodynamics; biofouling; offshore hydrodynamics; marine renewable energy
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Dear Colleagues,

Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) methods are becoming an increasingly reliable and indispensable tool in the field of ship and offshore hydrodynamics, playing a key role in advancing their design, analysis, and optimization. The ability of CFD to simulate complex fluid flows offers a significant advantage over traditional experimental methods. While physical experiments often require expensive facilities and long preparation times, CFD provides a faster and more cost-effective alternative. Moreover, CFD delivers a highly detailed understanding of local flow characteristics. Since the overall performance of ships and offshore structures, as well as their environmental footprint, is largely determined by their hydrodynamic characteristics, the need for rapid and accurate evaluation methods is essential. This has led to an increasing demand for advanced numerical tools and methodologies that can predict complex hydrodynamic behaviors with high fidelity, paving the way for innovative solutions in naval architecture and ocean engineering.

Through parametric studies and optimization techniques, CFD can help identify robust, efficient, and economically viable solutions for both new designs and retrofits. Given the growing emphasis on environmental sustainability, CFD’s ability to assess the hydrodynamic performance of ships and offshore structures under various operating conditions is essential for minimizing fuel consumption, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and ensuring compliance with increasingly stringent environmental regulations.

The aim of the 2nd edition of this Special Issue is to gather state-of-the-art contributions in numerical ship and offshore hydrodynamics, reflecting the latest advancements in the field. We welcome researchers to submit original contributions that address key hydrodynamic challenges, as well as review articles on the latest developments and emerging trends in ship and offshore hydrodynamics.

Prof. Dr. Nastia Degiuli
Dr. Ivana Martić
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Keywords

  • resistance and propulsion
  • seakeeping and maneuverability
  • fluid–structure interaction
  • hydrodynamics in shallow and restricted waters
  • CFD and EFD combined methods
  • drag reduction techniques
  • energy-saving devices
  • roughness effects
  • optimization studies
  • wave and tidal energy

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Machine Learning Models for the Prediction of Wind Loads on Containerships
by Nastia Degiuli, Carlo Giorgio Grlj, Ivana Martić, Sandi Baressi Šegota, Nikola Anđelić and Darin Majnarić
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2025, 13(3), 417; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse13030417 - 24 Feb 2025
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As the windage area of containerships increases, wind loads are becoming a more significant factor in navigating ships at open sea. This can lead to increased resistance and affect ship stability, maneuverability, and fuel efficiency. In this study, machine learning models based on [...] Read more.
As the windage area of containerships increases, wind loads are becoming a more significant factor in navigating ships at open sea. This can lead to increased resistance and affect ship stability, maneuverability, and fuel efficiency. In this study, machine learning models based on the multilayer perceptron and gradient-boosted tree methods were employed to predict wind load coefficients for containerships with various container configurations. Six models were developed to estimate longitudinal and transverse wind loads and moment coefficients using a comprehensive dataset generated by numerical simulations. Numerical simulations were conducted for two containerships with various container configurations at angles of attack ranging from 0° to 180°. The models showed satisfactory performance on an evaluation set, with high coefficients of determination. The models based on the gradient-boosted tree method slightly outperformed those based on the multilayer perceptron method, particularly in terms of mean absolute error. The study demonstrates that accurate prediction of wind load coefficients is feasible, making these models a reliable tool for practical engineering applications. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue CFD Applications in Ship and Offshore Hydrodynamics 2nd Edition)
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