Integrated Marine Operations, theory for design, simulation, training and evaluation

Anchor-handling at depths of several thousand metres, precise assembling of subsea modules weighing several hundred tons, rig-construction in the ice and the cold of the northern regions, development of small, distant fields etc, are all examples of more demanding marine operations. The complexity increases even further taking into account that these new operations require a much greater coordination between a number of operational units: the bridge, cranes, and winches onboard the vessel, the ROVs, othe r vessels, rigs, platforms, land bases, rescue centres, helicopters, the ship-owning company, etc The projects idea is to contribute to the development of new knowledge and resources and improved skills in order to innovate new marin operations with a fo cus on simulation, human factors, and virtual prototyping. In other words, it should be possible to set up scenarios for a given unique operation, and simulate them, which would allow evaluating their feasibility, usability, and viability. In addition, it would be possible to train for, and study, a unique and demanding operation, before it is carried out.