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Newswave 2022 01

HSVA magazine "newswave" is now available online!

We are very pleased to present you our new edition of our magazine newswave.
Find out more about:

·     The world’s first zero-emission fast ferry
·     The design challenge of Multi Mission Polar Vessels
·     GATERS – Comprehensive Review of Novel Rudder System
·      ... and much more!

Newswave 2021 02

IMO's GHG-Strategy: EEXI and CII Ahead; EcoLibrium Project: Enabling a Holistic Assessment of Wind-Assisted Propulsion; TrAM Project: the World-First…

Newswave 2021

HSVA as part of MOSAiC - the biggest arctic expedition of all times!;Turning the Flow- Wind deflection devices for improved aerodynamic resistance;Numerical…

Newswave 2019 02

FATICE Development of alternative model ice for ice crushing scenarios; Investigating Full Scale Correlation @ Sea; MOVE – Modeltests and Development…

Newswave 2019 01

HERMes Brings You Rolling News; 5th Seminar for Shipowners; Evaluating Full Scale Performance; Some unique questions,when optimising battery-driven…

Newswave 2018

HSVA Assistance for Ice Performance Trials; Enhanced Experimental Technique for the Effective Determination of Ship Roll Damping; Not only for hub caps…

Newswave 2017 02

Precision in Model Manufacture; "Attenborough" in the virtual wind tunnel; HSVA successfully provides interdisciplinary services for the Expedition…

Newswave 2017 01

Discrete Element Simulation of Ships and Structures Breaking through Ice Ridges; HSVA ‐ Setting the Standard for Ship Design Optimisation; INRETRO:…

Newswave 2016

Reducing Friction; "Dolphin Compliant" Coatings for Drag Reduction; On Integrated Propulsor Design and Surface Friction Reduction; Conceptual Design…

Newswave 2015 02

Accurate CFD prediction of added resistance in waves ; HSVA PSS design proves 6-7% power gain in dedicated sea trials; INRETRO, a European project addressing…

Newswave 2015 01

Jürgen Friesch and his Achievements; Dr. Janou Hennig Started as New Managing Director of HSVA; New Wave Generator for HSVA’s Large Ice Model Basin;…

Newswave 2014

Ice Routing Optimisation IRO-2 Validation Trial; Viscous Flow Supported Skeg Optimisation for an Articulated Tug-Barge Unit; Towards Ships with Low…

Newswave 2013 02

100 years HSVA: Thank You for Celebrating with Us; Asymetric Rudder Bulb Design for Energy Saving; On Nice Views Through Small Holes; Not Just a Cosmetic…

Newswave 2013 01

HSVA 100 – A Hundred Years of Research and Development for Maritime Industries; Launch of a New Energy Saving Device; New Strip Method for Propeller;…

Newswave 2012 02

Current R&D Project BRICE (Breaking the Ice) – Dynamical Investigations of Offshore Wind Turbines Influenced by Sea Ice; First DP Model Test ever done…

Newswave 2012 01

Development of a New Efficient Method for Long Term Measurements of Ship Motions and Deformations Based on the Global Navigation Satellite System; Optimizing…

Newswave 2011 02

Setting Energy Effiency TARGETS for Ships; “Multiple-Point” Hull Form Optimisation for Containerships; Analysis of Breaking through Sea Ice Ridges to…

Newswave 2011 01

Adjoint Geometry Optimisation of Ships with Active Propulsion; Optimisation and Integration of Twin Screw Shaft Supports; HSVA’s Ice Tank: First DP…

Newswave 2010 02

HSVA’s New Side Wave Generator; How to Swim with Sharks–the Project Hai-Tech; Development of Empiric Prediction Methods for Ice Going Ships; HYDROFERT…