offshore technology

Our in-depth knowledge of marine hydraulic processes such as waves, currents, storm surges, tides, sediment transport and scour is directed at offering specialist research and advisory services for design studies related to offshore infrastructure such as platforms, concrete gravity base structures, floating, fixed and subsea systems and pipelines. The increasing complexity and construction cost of offshore structures calls for increased attention to quantifying risks, optimising existing and new operations and a full understanding of design codes and the design process.

With a wide range of experimental and mathematical modelling facilities we are prepared and equipped to contribute in finding economic solutions for specific engineering problems offshore with consultancy and research.

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Offshore technology

research disciplines
  • Wave climate statistics and predictions
  • Codes of practice and their interpretation for hydraulic design
  • Risk assessments
  • Scour and bottom protection stability
  • Deepsea geo-hazards

JIP Proposal - offshore scour assessment and remedial measures

Deltares is setting up a joint research project to tackle scour around offshore structures on the footing of jack-up units. want to join?

specialist advice
  • Layout of offshore terminals and moorings
  • Deck elevation studies for platforms
  • Provision of met-ocean data for design
  • Scour and bottom protection modelling and design
  • Physical modelling of wave forces and scour
  • Pipeline behaviour and pipeline route advice
  • Pipeline trenching requirements at landfall
  • Geo-hazard risk assessment for deepsea pipelines
key projects
more information

For more information please contact Klaas Jan Bos,
manager Harbours, Coastal Engineering and Offshore Technology.

Offshore Technology

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