The sea, a challenge to man and machine. As an independent research facility, MARIN conducts research for the maritime industry and for governments. We help to find innovative solutions from design through to operation and so serve to bridge the gap between academic research and market demand. Our aim: the development of cleaner, safer and smarter ships and sustainable use of the sea. In this we work together with an extensive innovation and research network of customers and partners, using the latest calculation and test facilities, full-scale measurement and
simulators. MARIN (Maritime Research Institute Netherlands) is based in Wageningen, with 370 staff working daily in advanced hydrodynamics and nautical expertise. MARIN was founded in 1932. MARIN, challenging wind and waves.
