
Area :
A.I, Hydrodynamics & Multibody Dynamics
Objective :
Next Generation Digital Twin
Description :
Improve Operational Windows Improve Physical Knowledge Automated Workflow Key feature for Autonomous Systems
Launching year :
2019
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Area :
Sailing
Objective :
Revolution in Sailing
Description :
This project aims to provide new generation systems for better, smarter and safer navigation.
Launching year :
2018
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Area :
Boating
Objective :
Digital Captain for Pleasure Crafts
Description :
Investigation of cost-effective solutions for the positioning and control of ships
Launching year :
2016
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Area :
Offshore marine operations
Objective :
Optimization of Complex Offshore Marine Operations
Description :
Modelling and simulation of complex offshore operations in order to analyse and optimise the performance & use of the assets.
Launching year :
2017
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Area :
Marine Operations
Objective :
[Projet Finished] Accurate and Robust Modelling & Simulation of Offshore Operations
Description :
Multibody modeling in hydrodynamic context. Flexible bodies (cables, anchors). Native integration of looped control systems including dynamic positioning systems
Launching year :
2017
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Area :
Safety
Objective :
Safer Marine Embedded Systems
Description :
Modelling & Safety of Marine Embedded Systems. Automated FMEA / FHA / etc. Coupled analyzis. Optimization of System Architecture
Launching year :
2016
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Area :
Renewable Marine Energies
Objective :
[Projet Finished] Improved Control Algorithms
Description :
Innovative control algorithm development for pitch / roll / stabilization stabilization of offshore offshore wind turbines.online floating offshore wind turbines.
Launching year :
2016
Read more …HYPER-TWIN
Physics Powered Digital Twin

EVA2

MySparrow
Virtual Captain for pleasure crafts
- Virtual anchor, inspired from dynamic positioning system from offshore and marine industry
- High Performances Autopilot with substantial optimization of power consumption
- Park assist mode for easy maneuvering and berthing

O3
Optimization of Offshore Operations
- Optimization the efficiency of a vessel & reduction of operational costs
- Optimization and evaluation of new operation designs
- Evaluation the performances during the operations in real time

FRyDoM
Flexible and Rigid body Dynamic modelling for Marine operation

MADNESS
Modelling, Analyzis & Description of Marine Embedded Systems

OCTOPODES
Optimize energy production and increase operational weather windows of Marine Renewable Systems
- FAST-FOOD
- Capapy
- Spicy

Publications
Supported by the company, our engineers have a strong scientific activity such as participation in numerous conferences and the publication of technical articles. The publications selected below illustrate our recognized expertise.
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2012
DYPIC–A Multi-National R&D Project on DP Technology in Ice
Jenssen, N-A. et al, MTS DP Conference 2012, October 09-10, 2012
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2013
Automatic Heading Control for Dynamic Positioning in Ice
Kerkeni, S. and Metrikin, al, MTS DP Conference 2013, Houston, October 15-16, 2013
Capability plots of Dynamic Positioning in Ice
Kerkeni, S. et al, OMAE 2013 Conference, Nantes, June 09-14, 2013
Dynamic Positioning in Ice – Comparison of control laws in Open Water and Ice
Kerkeni, S. et al, OMAE 2013 Conference, Nantes, June 09-14, 2013
Numerical Simulation of Dynamic Positioning in Ice
Metrikin, I. et al, Marine Technology Society Journal, 47(2), 14-30., March 01, 2013
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2014
Improved Cost Efficiency of DP Operations by Enhanced Thrust Allocation Strategy
Kerkeni S. et al, MTS DP Conference 2015, Houston, October 13-14, 2014
DYPIC project: Technological and scientific progress opening new perspectives
Kerkeni S. et al, Arctic Technology Conference 2015, Houston, February 12-14, 2014
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2015
Standardization and the need of new tools for the DP industry
Kerkeni S., Poirier M. & Rongere F., MTS Dynamic Positioning Conference 2015, October 15-16, 2015, Houston, TX, USA
Experimental and Numerical Investigation of Dynamic Positioning in Level Ice
Metrikin I., Kerkeni S. et al, The Journal of Offshore Mechanics and Arctic Engineering, March 08, 2015
Challenges of Ice Model Tests on Moored DP Assisted Structures
Schroeder A. et al, Arctic Technology Conference 2015 (ATC), Copenhagen, March 23-25, 2015
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2016
Application of AADL for Marine Control Systems
Batra, A., Kerkeni, S., et al, MTS Dynamic Positioning Conference 2016, October 11-12, 2016, Houston, Texas, USA
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2017
Challenging Shallow Water DP Jacking Operations – Design and Operational Feedback
Kerkeni S. et al, MTS Dynamic Positioning Conference 2017, October 10-11, 2017, Houston, Texas, USA
Proof of the equivalence of Tanizawa–Berkvens’ and Cointe–van Daalen’s formulations for the time derivative of the velocity potential for non-linear potential flow solvers
Letournel, L. et al, Applied Ocean Research 63:184-19
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2018
Station-Keeping Trials In Ice: Data Acquisition, Post-Processing, Storage And Visualization
Almkvist, E. et al., Proceedings of the 37th International Conference on Ocean, Offshore & Arctic Engineering, OMAE 2018, Madrid, Spain
A Novel & Innovative Open-Source Framework for the Design of Challenging DP Operations – Applications & Perspectives
Kerkeni, S. et al, MTS DP Conference 2018, Houston, TX, USA
Development of a methodology for collaborative control within a WEC array
Meunier, P-E et al., International Marine Energy Journal 2018, Vol 1, No 1, August
Station-Keeping Trials In Ice: Test Scenarios
Liferov et al., Proceedings of the 37th International Conference on Ocean, Offshore & Arctic Engineering, OMAE 2018, Madrid, Spain
Station-Keeping Trials In Ice: Dynamic Positioning In Ice – Results And Learnings
Kerkeni, S. et al, Proceedings of the 37th International Conference on Ocean, Offshore & Arctic Engineering, OMAE 2018, Madrid, Spain
Station-Keeping Trials In Ice: Numerical Modelling
Serre, N. et al, Proceedings of the 37th International Conference on Ocean, Offshore & Arctic Engineering, OMAE 2018, Madrid, Spain
How R&D secures marine operations and answers market challenges
Kerkeni, S. European Dynamic Positioning Conference 6 February 2018, London
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2019
Global performance assessment with both numerical and experimental tools
Aubrun, S. et al, Floating Offshore Wind Turbines Conference, FOWT2019, Montpellier, France
Global Strategy for FOWT Development in Panel “Accelerating the Cycle of Innovation”
Castro-Casas, N., French American Innovation Days 2019, Boston, USA
Numerical simulation of broken ice interaction with offshore structures: validation exercises
Serré, S. et al., 25ᵗʰ International Conference on Port and Ocean Engineering under Arctic Conditions, POAC 2019
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2020
Increasing DP Performances Towards Safe Autonomous Operations
Kerkeni, S. and Penin, B., MTS Dynamic Positioning 2020 Webinar
Innovative solutions for design and operation of wind assisted vessels
Dupuy, M. and Kerkeni, S., Maritime Transport Efficiency Conference 2020, Geneva, Switzerland
Development of a diffraction-radiation code based on a linear discretization of the velocity potential. Comparison with the constant panels method.
Wuillaume, P-Y et. al., 17ème Journées de l'Hydrodynamique, Cherbourg, France