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Gregor MacFarlane

Assoc Prof Gregor MacFarlane

Gregor MacFarlane

Associate Professor
Centre for Maritime Engineering and Hydrodynamics, Australian Maritime College (AMC)

Newnham Campus

+61 3 6324 9880 (phone)

gregorm@amc.edu.au

Associate Professor Macfarlane is a naval architect with 20 years' experience in experimental techniques applied to engineering hydrodynamic problems. He manages two of AMC's hydrodynamic facilities: the Towing Tank and Model Test Basin.

Biography

Having been born into a family that has operated a boatyard on Loch Lomond in Scotland for over four generations, it was inevitable that Gregor would also be passionate about boats and ships. After completing a trade as a fitter & machinist and certificate in mechanical engineering in Sydney by the mid-1980s, he was then lured to a degree in naval architecture - and Tasmania. Over the past two decades Gregor has built a sound career base in experimental maritime hydrodynamics and established many strong stakeholder links with industry. He has lead the development and operation of two of AMC's hydrodynamic facilities.

Career summary

Qualifications

PhD (2012), 'Marine vessel wave wake: focus on vessel operations within sheltered waterways' University of Tasmania, Australia
MPhil (2003), 'The measurement and assessment of sub-critical vessel generated waves' Australian Maritime College, Australia
BEng (Hons) (1993), 'Naval architecture' Australian Maritime College, Australia
Cert IV Mechanical Engineering (1986) North Sydney TAFE, Australia
Cert III Fitting and Machining Trade North Sydney TAFE, Australia

Memberships

Professional practice

Fellow, Royal Institution of Naval Architects
Technical Committee Member, International Towing Tank Conference (ITTC) Resistance Committee (2005 – 2008; 2014 – 2017)
Australian Research Council Assessor

Administrative expertise

Lead Chief Investigator on three ARC Linkage projects.

Manage the physical, financial and human resources associated with AMC's Towing Tank and Model Test Basin facilities since 1997 (these National facilities are valued in excess of $15M).Project managed over 300 commercial and research consultancy projects involving the conduct of physical model experiments (both model and full scale) with a combined worth in excess of $7M.

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Expertise

Vessel wave wake
Ocean wave energy
Motions and loads of ships and offshore structures
Generating the perfect wave for man-made surfing facilities
Damage stability of naval vessels
Hydrodynamics of suction caissons/piles

Research Themes

Gregor's research aligns to the university's research theme of Marine, Antarctic and Maritime. Water waves are a central theme to his research: quantifying the waves created by moving ships and boats (vessel wave wake); how waves affect the motions and loads of ships and offshore structures; generating the perfect wave for man-made surfing facilities, and extracting energy from ocean waves.

Over the past 20 years his 'pet' research topic has revolved around the waves generated by ships and boats (often referred to as wave wake, or simply wash). These waves can result in a variety of issues for other users of the waterway and surrounding environment, which has resulted in a growing need for tools that can accurately predict the characteristics of the waves to assist in the provision of effective waterways management. The complex array of variables involved can make the development of prediction tools a difficult task, particularly when attempting to accurately predict the effects of water depth effects and in the far-field, taking into account propagating wave phenomena such as dispersion and attenuation. Although applicable to ships and boats of all sizes, Gregor's focus is primarily on small to medium sized commercial vessels and pleasure craft that operate in sheltered waterways such as rivers and harbours. Gregor has provided advice on this topic to numerous Government regulatory authorities, vessel operators, designers, boating clubs and the community, both nationally and internationally. Example locations of specific interest in Australia include: Gordon River (TAS); Sydney Harbour and Parramatta River (NSW); Brisbane, Noosa and Mary Rivers and the Gold Coast waterways (QLD); and the Swan and Canning Rivers (WA).

Collaboration

Gregor has strong connections to industry stakeholders, including Chief Investigator on ARC Linkage projects with Sea Transport Corporation, Webber Wave Pools, Bombora Wave Power, Oceanlinx, Transport for NSW. He is actively involved in multiple ocean wave energy projects, two of which are funded by the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) in collaboration with Swinburne University of Technology, CSIRO, Bureau of Meteorology, Carnegie Wave Energy and BioPower Systems. He also has a long-standing collaboration with Defence Science and Technology Organisation (DSTO) - Maritime Division, having worked on over a dozen Defence related projects over the past decade, three of which are current.

Awards

Royal Institution of Naval Architects (RINA) Gold Medal of Exceptional Merit for the best paper published by the institution worldwide during 2006
RINA Medal of Distinction 2012 (co-author)
RINA Australian Division: Walter Atkinson Award 2013 (co-author)

Current projects

ARC Linkage with Transport for NSW: Marine vessel wave wake: ferry operations in sheltered waterways
ARC Linkage with Sea Transport Corporation: The ship within a ship: new-generation transhipment of bulk ore products
ARC Linkage with Bombora Wave Energy and Oceanlinx: Performance and design optimisation of ocean wave energy converters
ARENA Emerging Renewables Program: Towards an Australian capability in arrays of ocean wave-power machines
ARENA Emerging Renewables Program: The Australian wave energy prospectivity atlas - mapping, assessing and forecasting Australia s wave energy resources
DSTO: Study into vessel-vessel interaction
DSTO: Manoeuvring properties of a surfaced submarine

Fields of Research

Ship and platform structures (incl. maritime hydrodynamics) (401504)
Ocean engineering (401503)
Naval architecture (401502)
Maritime engineering (401599)
Marine engineering (401501)
Theoretical and applied mechanics (490109)
Electrical energy generation (incl. renewables, excl. photovoltaics) (400803)
Automotive combustion and fuel engineering (400201)
Geomatic engineering (401399)
Land use and environmental planning (330404)
Phycology (incl. marine grasses) (310801)
Environmental assessment and monitoring (410402)
Pollution and contamination (410599)
Transport engineering (400512)
Computational methods in fluid flow, heat and mass transfer (incl. computational fluid dynamics) (401204)
Fluid mechanics and thermal engineering (401299)
Physical oceanography (370803)
Fundamental and theoretical fluid dynamics (401207)
Applied statistics (490501)

Research Objectives

Wave energy (170807)
Maritime (140108)
Domestic passenger water transport (e.g. ferries) (270403)
Water transport (270499)
International sea freight transport (excl. live animals, food products and liquefied gas) (270405)
Water safety (270410)
Expanding knowledge in engineering (280110)
Coastal sea freight transport (270402)
Tidal energy (170806)
Port infrastructure and management (270409)
Expanding knowledge in the mathematical sciences (280118)
Nautical equipment (241503)
Oil and gas exploration (170203)
Environmentally sustainable transport activities (270299)
Coastal and estuarine systems and management (180299)
Integrated systems (240404)
Biofuel energy (170801)
Control of pests, diseases and exotic species in marine environments (180503)
Hydrogen production from renewable energy (170704)
Horticultural crops (260599)
Emerging defence technologies (140104)
Aerospace equipment (241501)
Command, control and communications (140102)
Personnel (140110)
Rehabilitation or conservation of coastal or estuarine environments (180206)
Fisheries - wild caught (100399)
Commercial construction design (120202)
Civil construction design (120201)
Instrumentation (241099)
Autonomous water vehicles (270401)
Public health (excl. specific population health) (200499)
Recreational services (119902)

Publications

Total publications

118

Highlighted publications

(10 outputs)

Year	Type	Citation
2014	Journal Article	MacFarlane GJ, Bose N, Duffy JT, 'Wave wake: focus on vessel operations within sheltered waterways', Journal of Ship Production and Design, 30, (3) pp. 109-125. ISSN 2158-2866 (2014) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.5957/JSPD.30.3.130055 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 8Web of Science - 6 Co-authors: Bose N; Duffy JT Tweet
2013	Journal Article	Robbins A, Thomas GA, MacFarlane GJ, Dand I, Renilson M, 'When is water shallow?', International Journal of Maritime Engineering, Transactions of the Royal Institution of Naval Architects, Part A, 155, (Jul-Sep) pp. A117-A129. ISSN 1479-8751 (2013) [Refereed Article] [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 1 Co-authors: Robbins A; Thomas GA
2012	Journal Article	Fleming A, Penesis I, Macfarlane G, Bose N, Denniss T, 'Energy balance analysis for an oscillating water column wave energy converter', Ocean Engineering, 54 pp. 26-33. ISSN 0029-8018 (2012) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.oceaneng.2012.07.002 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 46Web of Science - 37 Co-authors: Fleming A; Penesis I; Bose N Tweet
2012	Conference Publication	Macfarlane GJ, Bose N, Duffy JT, 'Wave wake: focus on vessel operations within sheltered waterways', Proceedings of the 2012 SNAME Annual Meeting & Expo and Ship Production Symposium, 24-26 October 2012, Providence, RI, USA, pp. 27-47. (2012) [Refereed Conference Paper] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Bose N; Duffy JT
2010	Journal Article	Macfarlane GJ, Renilson MR, Turner T, 'The transient effects of flood water on a Warship in calm water immediately following damage', Transactions of the Royal Institution of Naval Architects Part A: International Journal of Maritime Engineering, 152, (4) pp. A209-A224. ISSN 1479-8751 (2010) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.3940/rina.2010.a4.197tn [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 4Web of Science - 2 Co-authors: Renilson MR Tweet
2009	Journal Article	MacFarlane GJ, 'Correlation of prototype and model scale wave wake characteristics of a catamaran', Marine Technology and Sname News, 46, (1) pp. 1 - 15. ISSN 0025-3316 (2009) [Refereed Article] [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 9Web of Science - 2
2008	Conference Publication	Campana E, Gorski J, Chun H, Day A, Huang D, et al., 'The Resistance Committee - Final Report and recommendations to the 25th ITTC', Japan Society of Naval Architects and Ocean Engineers, 14 - 20 September, Fukuoka, pp. 1-61. (2008) [Conference Edited] [eCite] [Details]
2008	Journal Article	MacFarlane GJ, Cox G, Bradbury J, 'Bank Erosion from Small Craft Wave wake in Sheltered Waterways', The Transactions of the Royal Institution of Naval Architects - Part B, 150, (B2 ) pp. 33-48. ISSN 1740-0694 (2008) [Refereed Article] [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 13
2007	Conference Publication	Ireland J, MacFarlane GJ, Drobyshevski Y, 'Investigation into the Sensitivity of the Dynamic Hook Load During Subsea Deployment of A Suction Can', Proceedings of the OMAE2007 26th International Conference on Offshore Mechanics and Arctic Engineering , 10-15 June 2007, San-Diego, USA, pp. 1-11. (2007) [Refereed Conference Paper] [eCite] [Details]
2006	Journal Article	MacFarlane GJ, 'Correlation of Prototype and Model Scale Wave Wake Characteristics for Vessels Operating at Low Froude Numbers', Transactions of RINA - International Journal of Maritime Engineering, 148, (2006) pp. 103-118. ISSN 1479-8751 (2006) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.3940/rina.ijme.2006.a2.8406 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 4 Tweet

Journal Article

(55 outputs)

Year	Citation	Altmetrics
2021	Elhanafi A, Duffy JT, MacFarlane GJ, Binns JR, Keough SJ, 'Inline forces and bow wave height on a vertical cylinder moving in waves Experimental study and CFD validation', Journal of Fluids and Structures, 107 pp. 1-21. ISSN 0889-9746 (2021) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.jfluidstructs.2021.103387 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 3Web of Science - 3 Co-authors: Elhanafi A; Duffy JT; Binns JR Tweet
2021	Pethiyagoda R, Moroney TJ, MacFarlane GJ, McCue SW, 'Spectrogram analysis of surface elevation signals due to accelerating ships', Physical Review Fluids, 6, (10) Article 104803. ISSN 2469-990X (2021) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1103/PhysRevFluids.6.104803 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 2Web of Science - 2 Tweet
2020	Howe DP, Nader J-R, MacFarlane G, 'Experimental investigation of multiple oscillating water column wave energy converters integrated in a floating breakwater: energy extraction performance', Applied Ocean Research, 97 Article 102086. ISSN 0141-1187 (2020) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.apor.2020.102086 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 32Web of Science - 32 Co-authors: Howe DP; Nader J-R Tweet
2020	Howe DP, Nader J-R, MacFarlane G, 'Experimental investigation of multiple oscillating water column wave energy converters integrated in a floating breakwater: Wave attenuation and motion characteristics', Applied Ocean Research, 99 Article 102160. ISSN 0141-1187 (2020) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.apor.2020.102160 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 10Web of Science - 9 Co-authors: Howe DP; Nader J-R Tweet
2020	Howe DP, Nader J-R, MacFarlane G, 'Performance analysis of a floating breakwater integrated with multiple oscillating water column wave energy converters in regular and irregular seas', Applied Ocean Research, 99 Article 102147. ISSN 0141-1187 (2020) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.apor.2020.102147 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 20Web of Science - 11 Co-authors: Howe DP; Nader J-R Tweet
2020	Johnson NTM, MacFarlane GJ, Duffy JT, Penesis I, Ballantyne RJ, 'Insights into the flow within the well dock of a mothership during feeder vessel docking manoeuvres', Transactions of the Royal Institution of Naval Architects Part A: International Journal of Maritime Engineering, 162 pp. A1-A14. ISSN 1479-8751 (2020) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.3940/rina.ijme.2020.a1.492 [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Johnson NTM; Duffy JT; Penesis I Tweet
2019	Fleming A, Winship B, Macfarlane G, 'Application of photogrammetry for spatial free surface elevation and velocity measurement in wave flumes', Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part M: Journal of Engineering for the Maritime Environment, 23, (3) pp. 905-917. ISSN 1475-0902 (2019) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1177/1475090218797785 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 2Web of Science - 1 Co-authors: Fleming A; Winship B Tweet
2019	MacFarlane GJ, Graham-Parker KJ, 'Marine vessel wave wake: transient effects when accelerating or decelerating', Journal of Waterway, Port, Coastal, and Ocean Engineering, 145, (1) Article 04018027. ISSN 0733-950X (2019) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)WW.1943-5460.0000478 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 3Web of Science - 3 Co-authors: Graham-Parker KJ Tweet
2018	Bharath A, Nader J-R, Penesis I, Macfarlane G, 'Nonlinear hydrodynamic effects on a generic spherical wave energy converter', Renewable Energy, 118 pp. 56-70. ISSN 0960-1481 (2018) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.renene.2017.10.078 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 19Web of Science - 17 Co-authors: Bharath A; Nader J-R; Penesis I Tweet
2018	Elhanafi A, Macfarlane G, Ning D, 'Hydrodynamic performance of single-chamber and dual-chamber offshore-stationary Oscillating Water Column devices using CFD', Applied Energy, 228 pp. 82-96. ISSN 0306-2619 (2018) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2018.06.069 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 67Web of Science - 60 Co-authors: Elhanafi A Tweet
2018	Mathew J, Sgarioto D, Duffy J, Macfarlane G, Denehy S, et al., 'An experimental study of ship motions during replenishment at sea operations between a supply vessel and a landing helicopter dock', International Journal of Maritime Engineering, 160, (A2) pp. 97-108. ISSN 1479-8751 (2018) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.3940/rina.ijme.2018.a2.427 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 3 Co-authors: Duffy J; Denehy S; Cameron A; Eutick N Tweet
2018	Pethiyagoda R, Moroney TJ, Macfarlane GJ, Binns JR, McCue SW, 'Time-frequency analysis of ship wave patterns in shallow water: modelling and experiments', Ocean Engineering, 158 pp. 123-131. ISSN 0029-8018 (2018) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.oceaneng.2018.01.108 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 23Web of Science - 20 Co-authors: Binns JR Tweet
2018	Winship B, Fleming A, Penesis I, Hemer M, MacFarlane G, 'Preliminary investigation on the use of tank wall reflections to model WEC array effects', Ocean Engineering, 164 pp. 388-401. ISSN 0029-8018 (2018) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.oceaneng.2018.06.033 [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Winship B; Fleming A; Penesis I; Hemer M Tweet
2017	Elhanafi A, Fleming A, Leong Z, MacFarlane G, 'Effect of RANS-based turbulence models on nonlinear wave generation in a two-phase numerical wave tank', Progress in Computational Fluid Dynamics, 17, (3) pp. 141-158. ISSN 1741-5233 (2017) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1504/PCFD.2016.10001174 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Web of Science - 14 Co-authors: Elhanafi A; Fleming A; Leong Z Tweet
2017	Elhanafi A, Fleming A, MacFarlane G, Leong Z, 'Numerical hydrodynamic analysis of an offshore stationary-floating oscillating water column-wave energy converter using CFD', International Journal of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering, 9, (1) pp. 77-99. ISSN 2092-6782 (2017) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.ijnaoe.2016.08.002 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 55Web of Science - 42 Co-authors: Elhanafi A; Fleming A; Leong Z Tweet
2017	Elhanafi A, Fleming A, MacFarlane G, Leong Z, 'Underwater geometrical impact on the hydrodynamic performance of an offshore oscillating water column-wave energy converter', Renewable Energy, 105 pp. 209-231. ISSN 0960-1481 (2017) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.renene.2016.12.039 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 57Web of Science - 52 Co-authors: Elhanafi A; Fleming A; Leong Z Tweet
2017	Elhanafi A, MacFarlane G, Fleming A, Leong Z, 'Scaling and air compressibility effects on a three-dimensional offshore stationary OWC wave energy converter', Applied Energy, 189 pp. 1-20. ISSN 0306-2619 (2017) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2016.11.095 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 79Web of Science - 74 Co-authors: Elhanafi A; Fleming A; Leong Z Tweet
2017	Elhanafi A, MacFarlane G, Fleming A, Leong Z, 'Investigations on 3D effects and correlation between wave height and lip submergence of an offshore stationary OWC wave energy converter', Applied Ocean Research, 64 pp. 203-216. ISSN 0141-1187 (2017) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.apor.2017.03.002 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 42Web of Science - 41 Co-authors: Elhanafi A; Fleming A; Leong Z Tweet
2017	Elhanafi A, MacFarlane G, Fleming A, Leong Z, 'Experimental and numerical investigations on the hydrodynamic performance of a floating-moored oscillating water column wave energy converter', Applied Energy, 205 pp. 369-390. ISSN 0306-2619 (2017) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2017.07.138 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 89Web of Science - 81 Co-authors: Elhanafi A; Fleming A; Leong Z Tweet
2017	Elhanafi A, MacFarlane G, Fleming A, Leong Z, 'Experimental and numerical measurements of wave forces on a 3D offshore stationary OWC wave energy converter', Ocean Engineering, 144 pp. 98-117. ISSN 0029-8018 (2017) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.oceaneng.2017.08.040 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 26Web of Science - 23 Co-authors: Elhanafi A; Fleming A; Leong Z Tweet
2017	Elhanafi A, MacFarlane G, Fleming A, Leong Z, 'Experimental and numerical investigations on the intact and damage survivability of a floating-moored oscillating water column device', Applied Ocean Research, 68 pp. 276-292. ISSN 0141-1187 (2017) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.apor.2017.09.007 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 31Web of Science - 24 Co-authors: Elhanafi A; Fleming A; Leong Z Tweet
2017	Fleming A, MacFarlane G, 'In-situ orifice calibration for reversing oscillating flow and improved performance prediction for oscillating water column model test experiments', International Journal of Marine Energy, 17 pp. 147-155. ISSN 2214-1669 (2017) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.ijome.2017.01.005 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 15 Co-authors: Fleming A Tweet
2017	Fleming AN, MacFarlane GJ, 'Experimental flow field comparison for a series of scale model oscillating water column wave energy converters', Marine Structures, 52 pp. 108-125. ISSN 0951-8339 (2017) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.marstruc.2016.12.005 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 17Web of Science - 13 Co-authors: Fleming AN Tweet
2017	Mitchell Ferguson T, Penesis I, MacFarlane G, Fleming A, 'A PIV investigation of OWC operation in regular, polychromatic and irregular waves', Renewable Energy, 103 pp. 143-155. ISSN 0960-1481 (2017) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.renene.2016.11.019 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 21Web of Science - 17 Co-authors: Mitchell Ferguson T; Penesis I; Fleming A Tweet
2017	Nader J-R, Fleming A, MacFarlane G, Penesis I, Manasseh R, 'Novel experimental modelling of the hydrodynamic interactions of arrays of wave energy converters', International Journal of Marine Energy, 20 pp. 109-124. ISSN 2214-1669 (2017) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.ijome.2017.11.003 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 11 Co-authors: Nader J-R; Fleming A; Penesis I Tweet
2016	Elhanafi A, Fleming A, MacFarlane G, Leong Z, 'Numerical energy balance analysis for an onshore oscillating water column-wave energy converter', Energy, 116, (1) pp. 539-557. ISSN 0360-5442 (2016) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2016.09.118 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 63Web of Science - 54 Co-authors: Elhanafi A; Fleming A; Leong Z Tweet
2015	Liu P, Bose N, Frost RT, MacFarlane GJ, Lilienthal T, et al., 'Model testing and performance comparison of plastic and metal tidal turbine rotors', Applied Ocean Research, 53 pp. 116-124. ISSN 0141-1187 (2015) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.apor.2015.08.002 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 10Web of Science - 7 Co-authors: Liu P; Bose N; Frost RT; Lilienthal T; Penesis I Tweet
2015	Mitchell Ferguson T, Fleming AN, Penesis I, Macfarlane G, 'Improving OWC performance prediction using polychromatic waves', Energy, 93, (Part 2) pp. 1943-1952. ISSN 0360-5442 (2015) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2015.10.086 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 12Web of Science - 9 Co-authors: Mitchell Ferguson T; Fleming AN; Penesis I Tweet
2015	Mitchell Ferguson T, MacFarlane G, Fleming A, Penesis I, 'PIV investigation of 3-dimensional flow within an oscillating water column', International Journal of Marine Energy, 11 pp. 120-131. ISSN 2214-1669 (2015) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.ijome.2015.06.004 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 8 Co-authors: Mitchell Ferguson T; Fleming A; Penesis I Tweet
2014	Liu P, Bose N, Frost R, MacFarlane G, Lilienthal T, et al., 'Model testing of a series of bi-directional tidal turbine rotors', Energy, 67 pp. 397-410. ISSN 0360-5442 (2014) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2013.12.058 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 15Web of Science - 12 Co-authors: Liu P; Bose N; Frost R; Lilienthal T; Penesis I; Thomas G Tweet
2014	MacFarlane GJ, Bose N, Duffy JT, 'Wave wake: focus on vessel operations within sheltered waterways', Journal of Ship Production and Design, 30, (3) pp. 109-125. ISSN 2158-2866 (2014) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.5957/JSPD.30.3.130055 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 8Web of Science - 6 Co-authors: Bose N; Duffy JT Tweet
2014	MacFarlane GJ, Duffy JT, Bose N, 'Rapid assessment of boat-generated waves within sheltered waterways', Australian Journal of Civil Engineering, 12, (1) pp. 31-40. ISSN 1448-8353 (2014) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.7158/C13-029.2014.12.1 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 3 Co-authors: Duffy JT; Bose N Tweet
2013	Fleming A, Penesis I, Goldsworthy L, MacFarlane G, Bose N, et al., 'Phase averaged flow analysis in an oscillating water column wave energy converter', Journal of Offshore Mechanics and Arctic Engineering, 135, (2) Article 021901. ISSN 0892-7219 (2013) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1115/1.4007076 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 13Web of Science - 8 Co-authors: Fleming A; Penesis I; Goldsworthy L; Bose N Tweet
2013	Penesis I, MacFarlane GJ, Bose N, Hunter S, Baghaei A, 'Wave energy an example of collaboration between industry and academia in Australia', Journal of Ocean Technology, 8, (1) pp. 50-60. ISSN 1718-3200 (2013) [Refereed Article] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Penesis I; Bose N Tweet
2013	Robbins A, Thomas G, Macfarlane G, Dand I, Renilson M, 'When water is shallow', Transactions of the Royal Institution of Naval Architects Part A: International Journal of Maritime Engineering, 155, (Part A3) pp. A116-A130. ISSN 1479-8751 (2013) [Refereed Article] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Robbins A; Thomas G
2013	Robbins A, Thomas GA, Amin WAI, MacFarlane GJ, Renildon M, et al., 'Vessel wave wake characterisation using wavelet analysis', International Journal of Maritime Engineering: Transactions of the Royal Institution of Naval Architects, Part A, 155, (Part A2) pp. 59-66. ISSN 1479-8751 (2013) [Refereed Article] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Robbins A; Thomas GA; Amin WAI Tweet
2013	Robbins A, Thomas GA, MacFarlane GJ, Dand I, Renilson M, 'When is water shallow?', International Journal of Maritime Engineering, Transactions of the Royal Institution of Naval Architects, Part A, 155, (Jul-Sep) pp. A117-A129. ISSN 1479-8751 (2013) [Refereed Article] [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 1 Co-authors: Robbins A; Thomas GA Tweet
2013	Schmied SA, Binns JR, Renilson MR, Thomas GA, MacFarlane GJ, et al., 'A novel method for generating continuously surfable waves-comparison of predictions with experimental results', Journal of Offshore Mechanics and Arctic Engineering, 135, (3) pp. 034501.1-034501.9. ISSN 0892-7219 (2013) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1115/1.4023798 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 6Web of Science - 2 Co-authors: Schmied SA; Binns JR; Renilson MR; Thomas GA Tweet
2012	Fleming A, Penesis I, Macfarlane G, Bose N, Denniss T, 'Energy balance analysis for an oscillating water column wave energy converter', Ocean Engineering, 54 pp. 26-33. ISSN 0029-8018 (2012) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.oceaneng.2012.07.002 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 46Web of Science - 37 Co-authors: Fleming A; Penesis I; Bose N Tweet
2012	Fleming A, Penesis I, Macfarlane G, Bose N, Hunter S, 'Phase averaging of the velocity fields in an oscillating water column using splines', Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part M: Journal of Engineering for the Maritime Environment, 226, (4) pp. 335-345. ISSN 2041-3084 (2012) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1177/1475090212439826 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 14Web of Science - 10 Co-authors: Fleming A; Penesis I; Bose N Tweet
2012	Macfarlane GJ, Lilienthal T, Ballantyne RJ, Ballantyne S, 'An Experimental Study on the Relative Motions Between a Floating Harbour Transhipper and a Feeder Vessel in Regular Waves', International Journal of Maritime Engineering, 154, (A2) pp. 97-107. ISSN 1479-8751 (2012) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.3940/rina.ijme.2012.a2.228tn [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 7Web of Science - 1 Co-authors: Lilienthal T Tweet
2012	Macfarlane GJ, Renilson MR, Turner T, 'The flooding after damage of a warship with complex internal compartments - experiments on a fully constrained model in calm water and regular beam seas', International Journal of Maritime Engineering, 154, (A2) pp. A53-A65. ISSN 1479-8751 (2012) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.3940/rina.ijme.2012.a2.212 [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Renilson MR Tweet
2011	Robbins A, Thomas GA, Renilson MR, Macfarlane GJ, 'Subcritical wave wake unsteadiness', International Journal of Maritime Engineering, 153, (A3) pp. 153-161. ISSN 1479-8751 (2011) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.3940/rina.ijme.2011.a3.201 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 7 Co-authors: Robbins A; Thomas GA; Renilson MR Tweet
2010	Macfarlane GJ, Renilson MR, Turner T, 'The transient effects of flood water on a Warship in calm water immediately following damage', Transactions of the Royal Institution of Naval Architects Part A: International Journal of Maritime Engineering, 152, (4) pp. A209-A224. ISSN 1479-8751 (2010) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.3940/rina.2010.a4.197tn [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 4Web of Science - 2 Co-authors: Renilson MR Tweet
2010	Schmied SA, Binns JR, Renilson MR, Thomas GA, Macfarlane GJ, et al., 'A novel method for generating continuously surfable waves', Marine Technology Society Journal, 44, (2) pp. 7-12. ISSN 0025-3324 (2010) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.4031/MTSJ.44.2.2 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 4Web of Science - 2 Co-authors: Schmied SA; Binns JR; Renilson MR; Thomas GA Tweet
2009	MacFarlane GJ, 'Correlation of prototype and model scale wave wake characteristics of a catamaran', Marine Technology and Sname News, 46, (1) pp. 1 - 15. ISSN 0025-3316 (2009) [Refereed Article] [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 9Web of Science - 2 Tweet
2009	Robbins A, Thomas GA, Renilson MR, MacFarlane GJ, Dand I, 'Vessel trans-critical wave wake, divergent wave angle and decay', Royal Institution of Naval Architects. Transactions. Part A. International Journal of Maritime Engineering, 151, (2) pp. 25-38. ISSN 1479-8751 (2009) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.3940/rina.ijme.2009.a1.152 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 4Web of Science - 2 Co-authors: Robbins A; Thomas GA; Renilson MR Tweet
2009	Rolls AG, Renilson MR, MacFarlane GJ, Cannon S, 'Effect of Water Depth on Motions in Beam Seas for a Typical Landing Craft', Transaction of the Royal Institution of Naval Architects, 151, (1) pp. 11-21. ISSN 0035-8967 (2009) [Refereed Article] [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 1 Co-authors: Rolls AG; Renilson MR
2008	MacFarlane GJ, Cox G, Bradbury J, 'Bank Erosion from Small Craft Wave wake in Sheltered Waterways', The Transactions of the Royal Institution of Naval Architects - Part B, 150, (B2 ) pp. 33-48. ISSN 1740-0694 (2008) [Refereed Article] [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 13 Tweet
2007	Doctors L, MacFarlane GJ, Young R, 'A study of transom-stern ventilation', International Shipbuilding Progress , 54, (2) pp. 145-163. ISSN 0020-868X (2007) [Refereed Article] [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 25 Co-authors: Young R
2007	Doctors L, MacFarlane GJ, Young RA, 'The Influence of Demihull Beam, Demihull Separation and Water Depth on Wave Generation of Catamarans', The Australian Naval Architect, 11, (1) pp. 24-28. ISSN 1441-0125 (2007) [Refereed Article] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Young RA Tweet
2007	MacFarlane GJ, Cox G, 'An introduction to the development of rational criteria for assesing vessel wash within sheltered waterways', Journal of Marine Design and Operations, 2007, (B11) pp. 3-13. ISSN 1476-1556 (2007) [Refereed Article] [eCite] [Details]
2007	Thomas GA, Duffy JT, MacFarlane GJ, Polmear J, 'Water Stilling for Towing Tank seakeeping experiments', Australian Journal of Mechanical Engineering, 4, (2) pp. 225-234. ISSN 1448-4846 (2007) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1080/14484846.2007.11464528 [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Thomas GA; Duffy JT Tweet
2006	MacFarlane GJ, 'Correlation of Prototype and Model Scale Wave Wake Characteristics for Vessels Operating at Low Froude Numbers', Transactions of RINA - International Journal of Maritime Engineering, 148, (2006) pp. 103-118. ISSN 1479-8751 (2006) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.3940/rina.ijme.2006.a2.8406 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 4 Tweet
2001	Renilson MR, Soholt JE, MacFarlane GJ, 'Recent developments in ocean engineering education', The APPEA Journal, 41, (1) pp. 783-786. ISSN 1000-1000 (2001) [Professional, Non Refereed Article] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Renilson MR

Conference Publication

(62 outputs)

Year	Citation	Altmetrics
2020	Buttle NR, Pethiyagoda R, Moroney TJ, Winship B, MacFarlane GJ, et al., 'Comparison of experimental and numerical ship wakes using time-frequency analysis', Proceedings of the 22nd Australasian Fluid Mechanics Conference (AFMC2020), 6-10 December 2020, Brisbane, QLD Australia, pp. 1-4. ISBN 9781742723419 (2020) [Refereed Conference Paper] DOI: 10.14264/uql.2020.260 [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Winship B; Binns JR Tweet
2019	Cox G, MacFarlane G, 'The effects of boat waves on sheltered waterways - thirty years of continuous study', Proceedings of Australasian Coasts & Ports Conference 2019, 10-13 September 2019, Hobart, Australia, pp. 1-7. ISBN 978-1-925627-23-7 (2019) [Refereed Conference Paper] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Cox G Tweet
2019	Howe D, Nader J-R, Macfarlane G, 'Integration of wave energy converters within floating offshore structures', Proceedings of the Australasian Coasts & Ports 2019 Conference, 10-13 September 2019, Hobart, Australia, pp. 617-623. ISBN 978-1-925627-23-7 (2019) [Refereed Conference Paper] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Howe D; Nader J-R Tweet
2019	Johnson NTM, MacFarlane GJ, Duffy JT, Ballantyne RJ, 'The floating harbour transhipper: hydrodynamic considerations for well docks', Proceedings of Australasian Coasts & Ports Conference 2019, 10-13 September 2019, Hobart, Australia, pp. 1-17. ISBN 978-1-925627-23-7 (2019) [Refereed Conference Paper] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Johnson NTM; Duffy JT Tweet
2019	MacFarlane G, Colleter G, 'Australasian Coasts & Ports 2019: Future directions from 40ºS and beyond', National Committee for Coastal and Ocean Engineering, 10-13 September 2019, Hobart, Australia ISBN 978-1-925627-23-7 (2019) [Conference Edited] [eCite] [Details]
2019	Macfarlane G, Graham-Parker K, Connellan M, 'The increase in wave wake characteristics of marine vessels when accelerating', Proceedings of 38th International Conference on Ocean, Offshore & Arctic Engineering, 9-14 June 2019, Glasgow, UK, pp. 1-10. ISBN 978-0-7918-5878-3 (2019) [Refereed Conference Paper] DOI: 10.1115/OMAE2019-95337 [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Graham-Parker K Tweet
2018	Elhanafi A, Duffy J, Macfarlane G, Binns J, Keough SJ, 'Experimental validation of a CFD model for inline force and bow wave height on a vertical cylinder moving in waves', Technical Program for the Thirteenth (2018) ISOPE Pacific-Asia Offshore Mechanics Symposium, 14-17 October 2018, Jeju Island, Korea, pp. 191-197. ISBN 9781880653869 (2018) [Refereed Conference Paper] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Elhanafi A; Duffy J; Binns J Tweet
2018	Grennell R, Howe D, Nader J-R, MacFarlane G, 'Performance analysis of an OWC device integrated within a porous breakwater', AWTEC 2018 Proceedings, 09-13 September 2018, Taipei, Taiwan, pp. 451. (2018) [Refereed Conference Paper] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Howe D; Nader J-R Tweet
2018	Howe D, Nader J-R, MacFarlance G, 'Experimental analysis into the effects of air compressibility in OWC model testing', AWTEC 2018 Proceedings, 09-13 September 2018, Taipei, Taiwan, pp. 449. (2018) [Refereed Conference Paper] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Howe D; Nader J-R Tweet
2017	Bennet M, Penesis I, Fleming AN, MacFarlane GJ, Nader J-R, 'Experimental Study into the Diffracted Wave Field Downstream of an Array of Wave Energy Converters in Irregular Waves', Proceedings of the 12th European Wave and Tidal Energy Conference (EWTEC 2017), 27 August - 1 September 2017, Cork, Ireland, pp. 1-10. (2017) [Refereed Conference Paper] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Penesis I; Fleming AN; Nader J-R Tweet
2017	Bharath AB, Nader J-R, Penesis I, MacFarlane GJ, 'Modelling of a Damped Generic Submerged Spherical Wave Energy Converter in Resonance', Proceedings of the 12th European Wave and Tidal Energy Conference (EWTEC 2017), 27 August - 1 September 2017, Cork, Ireland, pp. 1-7. ISSN 2309-1983 (2017) [Refereed Conference Paper] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Bharath AB; Nader J-R; Penesis I Tweet
2017	Bretscher E, Norris SE, Mason AJ, Macfarlane GJ, Denier JP, 'Parametric search and optimisation of fast displacement hull forms using RANS simulations of full-scale flow', Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Computational Methods in Marine Engineering (MARINE 2017), 15-17 May 2017, Nantes, France, pp. 515-528. ISBN 978-849469098-3 (2017) [Non Refereed Conference Paper] [eCite] [Details] Tweet
2017	Clarke L, MacFarlane G, Penesis I, Duffy J, Matsubara S, et al., 'Safety analysis of a new and innovative transhipping concept: a comparison of two Bayesian network models', Marine Navigation: Proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Marine Navigation and Safety of Sea Transportation (TransNav 2017), 21-23 June 2017, Gdynia, Poland, pp. 347-354. ISBN 978-1-138-29768-5 (2017) [Refereed Conference Paper] DOI: 10.1201/9781315099088-60 [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Clarke L; Penesis I; Duffy J; Matsubara S Tweet
2017	Clarke LJ, Macfarlane G, Penesis I, Duffy JT, Matsubara S, et al., 'A risk assessment of a novel bulk cargo ship-to-ship transfer operation using the functional resonance analysis method', Proceedings of the ASME 2017 36th International Conference on Ocean, Offshore and Arctic Engineering, 25-30 June, 2017, Trondheim, Norway, pp. 1-9. ISBN 9780791857663 (2017) [Refereed Conference Paper] DOI: 10.1115/OMAE2017-61535 [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Clarke LJ; Penesis I; Duffy JT; Matsubara S Tweet
2017	Cossu R, MacFarlane G, Abbassi R, Carvalho A, 'Physical modelling of mixing processes from ballast water discharge in ports', Proceedings of the Australasian Coasts and Ports Conference 2017, 21-23 June 2017, Cairns, Australia, pp. 1-7. ISBN 9781922107916 (2017) [Conference Extract] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Abbassi R Tweet
2017	Elhanafi A, Macfarlane G, Fleming A, Leong Z, 'Intact and damaged survivability of an offshore floating-moored OWC device', Proceedings of the 27th (2017) annual International Offshore and Polar Engineering Conference, 25-30 June, 2017, San Francisco, USA, pp. 58-65. ISSN 1098-6189 (2017) [Refereed Conference Paper] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Elhanafi A; Fleming A; Leong Z Tweet
2017	Fleming A, MacFarlane G, Hunter S, Denniss T, 'Power performance prediction for a vented oscillating water column wave energy converter with a unidirectional air turbine power take-off', Proceedings of the 12th European Wave and Tidal Energy Conference, 27 August - 1 September 2017, Cork, Ireland, pp. 1-7. ISSN 2309-1983 (2017) [Refereed Conference Paper] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Fleming A Tweet
2017	Fu TC, Tanaka H, Kim J, MacFarlane GJ, Wang W, et al., 'Final report and recommendations of the Resistance Committee', Proceedings of 28th International Towing Tank Conference, 17-23 September 2017, Wuxi, China, pp. 17-68. ISBN 978-7-5027-9917-5 (2017) [Non Refereed Conference Paper] [eCite] [Details] Tweet
2017	Howe D, Nader J-R, Orphin J, Macfarlane G, 'The effect of lip extrusion on performance of a Breakwater Integrated Bent Duct OWC WEC', Proceedings of the 12th European Wave and Tidal Energy Conference, 27 August - 1 September 2017, Cork, Ireland, pp. 1098.1-1098.9. (2017) [Refereed Conference Paper] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Howe D; Nader J-R; Orphin J Tweet
2017	MacFarlane G, Fleming A, 'Innovative experiments for investigating maritime hydrodynamic problems', Proceedings of the 2017 PACIFIC International Maritime Conference, 03 October 2017, Sydney, Australia, pp. 1-13. ISBN 9781510883055 (2017) [Refereed Conference Paper] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Fleming A
2017	MacFarlane GJ, Fleming AN, 'Advanced Experimental techniques for solving maritime hydrodynamic problems', Proceedings of Australasian Coasts & Ports 2017: Working with Nature, 21-23 June 2017, Cairns, Australia, pp. 743-749. ISBN 9781922107916 (2017) [Refereed Conference Paper] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Fleming AN Tweet
2016	Bharath A, Penesis I, Nader J-R, MacFarlane G, 'Non-linear CFD modelling of a submerged sphere wave energy converter', Proceedings of the 3rd Asian Wave & Tidal Energy Conference, 24-28 October 2016, Singapore, pp. 320-329. ISBN 978-981-11-0782-5 (2016) [Refereed Conference Paper] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Bharath A; Penesis I; Nader J-R Tweet
2016	Bharath A, Penesis I, Nader J-R, MacFarlane G, 'Viscous effects on the performance of wave energy converters in shallow water', Proceedings of the Australian Ocean Renewable Energy Symposium, 18-20 October 2016, Melbourne, Australia, pp. A10. (2016) [Conference Extract] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Bharath A; Penesis I; Nader J-R
2016	Carette N, Turner T, Mathew J, Sgarioto D, Hallmann R, et al., 'Physical testing of rigid hull inflatable boat and mother ship interactions for launch and recovery simulation validation', Proceedings of the 2016 Launch and Recovery Symposium (ASNE), 16-17 November 2016, MITAGS, Linthicum Heights, MD, USA, pp. 1-9. (2016) [Refereed Conference Paper] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Duffy J; Denehy S Tweet
2016	Elhanafi A, Fleming A, MacFarlane G, Leong Z, 'Improving the hydrodynamic efficiency of an offshore OWC wave energy converter through changes to the submerged depth of the OWC front face', Proceedings of the Australian Ocean Renewable Energy Symposium, 18-20 October 2016, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, pp. A25. (2016) [Conference Extract] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Elhanafi A; Fleming A; Leong Z
2016	Fleming A, Nader J-R, MacFarlane G, Penesis I, Manasseh R, 'Experimental investigation of WEC array interactions', Proceedings of the Australian Ocean Renewable Energy Symposium, 18-20 October 2016, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, pp. A20. (2016) [Conference Extract] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Fleming A; Nader J-R; Penesis I
2016	Penesis I, Manasseh R, Nader J-R, De Chowdhury S, Fleming A, et al., 'Performance of ocean wave-energy arrays in Australia', Proceedings of the 3rd Asian Wave & Tidal Energy Conference, 24-28 October 2016, Singapore, pp. 246-253. ISBN 978-981-11-0782-5 (2016) [Refereed Conference Paper] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Penesis I; Nader J-R; Fleming A Tweet
2016	Winship BJ, Penesis I, Hemer M, MacFarlane G, Fleming A, 'Experimental investigation into the attenuation of the incident wave field by wave energy converters', Proceedings of the Australian Ocean Renewable Energy Symposium, 18-20 October 2016, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, pp. A12. (2016) [Conference Extract] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Winship BJ; Penesis I; Hemer M; Fleming A
2015	Drohan DNA, Smith WF, MacFarlane GJ, 'Inflatable lifejacket requirements for encumbered military personnel', Proceedings of the Pacific International Maritime Conference 2015, 6-8 October, Sydney Exhibition Centre, Glebe Island, Sydney, pp. 1-12. (2015) [Refereed Conference Paper] [eCite] [Details] Tweet
2015	MacFarlane GJ, Johnson N, Clarke L, Ballantyne R, McTaggart K, 'The floating harbour transhipper: New-generation transhipment of bulk ore products', ASME 2015 34th International Conference on Ocean, Offshore and Arctic Engineering, 31 May - 5 June 2015, St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada, pp. 1-6. ISBN 978-0-7918-5655-0 (2015) [Refereed Conference Paper] DOI: 10.1115/OMAE2015-41337 [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Johnson N; Clarke L Tweet
2015	MacFarlane GJ, Matsubara S, Clarke LJ, Johnson NTM, Ballantyne RJ, 'Transhipment of bulk ore products using a floating harbour transhipper', Proceedings of the 2015 Coasts and Ports Conference, 15-18 September, Auckland, New Zealand, pp. 1-6. ISBN 9781922107794 (2015) [Refereed Conference Paper] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Matsubara S; Clarke LJ; Johnson NTM Tweet
2015	Ryan S, Algie C, MacFarlane GJ, Fleming AN, Penesis I, et al., 'The Bombora wave energy converter: A novel multi-purpose device for electricity, coastal protection and surf breaks', Proceedings of the 2015 Coasts and Ports Conference, 15-18 September, Auckland, New Zealand, pp. 1-6. ISBN 9781922107794 (2015) [Refereed Conference Paper] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Fleming AN; Penesis I Tweet
2015	Sgarioto D, Turner T, van Walree F, MacFarlane G, 'Development and validation of a non-linear seakeeping tool for high speed craft', Proceedings of the Pacific International Maritime Conference 2015, 6-8 October, Sydney Exhibition Centre, Glebe Island, Sydney, pp. 1-10. (2015) [Refereed Conference Paper] [eCite] [Details] Tweet
2014	Fleming A, MacFarlane G, 'Im-situ orifice calibration for oscillation flow and improved performance prediction for oscillating water column model test experiments', Proceedings of the Asian Wave and Tidal Energy Conference 2014, 38-31 July, Tokyo, Japan, pp. 1-6. (2014) [Non Refereed Conference Paper] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Fleming A
2014	Schmied SA, Binns JR, Renilson MR, Thomas GA, MacFarlane GJ, et al., 'The design limitations of a circular wave pool', ASME 2014 33rd International Conference on Ocean, Offshore and Arctic Engineering, 8-13 June 2014, San Francisco, California, pp. 1-9. ISBN 978-0-7918-4550-9 (2014) [Refereed Conference Paper] DOI: 10.1115/OMAE2014-23675 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 1 Co-authors: Schmied SA; Binns JR; Renilson MR; Thomas GA Tweet
2013	MacFarlane GJ, Duffy JT, Bose N, 'Assessing boat generated waves within sheltered waterways', Proceedings of the 2013 coasts and ports conference, 11-13 September 2013, Sydney, Australia, pp. 1-6. ISBN 9781922107053 (2013) [Refereed Conference Paper] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Duffy JT; Bose N Tweet
2013	Schmied SA, Binns JR, Renilson MR, Thomas GA, MacFarlane GJ, et al., 'Limitations on the creation of continuously surfable waves generated by a pressure source moving in a circular path', Proceedings of the ASME 2013 32nd International Conference on Ocean, Offshore and Arctic Engineering, 9-14 June 2013, Nantes, France, pp. 1-12. ISBN 978-0-7918-5531-7 (2013) [Refereed Conference Paper] DOI: 10.1115/OMAE2013-10174 [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Schmied SA; Binns JR; Renilson MR; Thomas GA Tweet
2012	Ballantyne R, Macfarlane G, Ballantyne S, Lilienthal T, 'The floating harbour transhipper - an operationally effective solution for military and emergency response duties', Proceedings of Pacific 2012 International Maritime Conference, 31 January - 2 February 2012, Sydney, NSW, Australia, pp. 576-585. ISBN 978-162276120-3 (2012) [Refereed Conference Paper] [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 4 Co-authors: Lilienthal T Tweet
2012	Binns JR, Renilson M, Thomas G, Macfarlane G, Schmied S, et al., 'Research into the circular wave pool - a new method of generating controlled breaking waves', Proceedings of Pacific 2012 International Maritime Conference, 31 January - 2 February 2012, Sydney, NSW, pp. 630-636. (2012) [Refereed Conference Paper] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Binns JR; Renilson M; Thomas G; Schmied S Tweet
2012	Fleming A, Macfarlane G, Penesis I, Bose N, Hunter S, 'Underwater Geometry optimization for an oscillating water column ocean wave energy converter', Proceedings of the 18th Australasian Fluid Mechanics Conference, 3-7 December, Launceston, Tasmania, Australia, pp. 1-4. ISBN 9780646583730 (2012) [Refereed Conference Paper] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Fleming A; Penesis I; Bose N Tweet
2012	Hill J, Turner T, Dawson E, Macfarlane G, 'Investigation into the roll behaviour of landing craft in deep water', Proceedings of the Pacific 2012: International Maritime Conference, 31 January - 2 February 2012, Sydney, NSW, pp. 497-506. ISBN 978-162276120-3 (2012) [Refereed Conference Paper] [eCite] [Details] Tweet
2012	Macfarlane GJ, Bose N, Duffy JT, 'Wave wake: focus on vessel operations within sheltered waterways', Proceedings of the 2012 SNAME Annual Meeting & Expo and Ship Production Symposium, 24-26 October 2012, Providence, RI, USA, pp. 27-47. (2012) [Refereed Conference Paper] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Bose N; Duffy JT Tweet
2012	Macfarlane GJ, Bose N, Duffy JT, 'Predicting the effects of boat generated waves within sheltered waterways', Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Estuaries and Coasts, 8-11 October, Hanoi, Vietnam, pp. 1-8. (2012) [Refereed Conference Paper] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Bose N; Duffy JT Tweet
2011	Fleming A, Penesis I, Goldsworthy L, Macfarlane G, Bose N, et al., 'Phase averaged flow analysis in an oscillating water column wave energy converter', Proceedings of the ASME 2011 30th International Conference on Ocean, Offshore and Arctic Engineering, 19-24 June, Rotterdam, The Netherlands, pp. OMAE2011-49426. ISBN 978-0-7-918-4437-3 (2011) [Refereed Conference Paper] DOI: 10.1115/OMAE2011-49426 [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Fleming A; Penesis I; Goldsworthy L; Bose N Tweet
2011	Macfarlane GJ, Daire N, 'The influence of catamaran hull form on added resistance in head seas', Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Fast Sea Transportation (FAST 2011), 26-29 September 2011, Honolulu, Hawaii, pp. 329-335. ISBN 978-0-9850660-0-0 (2011) [Refereed Conference Paper] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Daire N Tweet
2011	Schmied SA, Binns JR, Renilson MR, Thomas GA, Macfarlane GJ, et al., 'A novel method for generating continuously surfable waves - Comparison of predictions with experimental results', Proceedings of the 30th International Conference on Ocean, Offshore and Arctic Engineering (OMAE2011), 19-24 June, Rotterdam, The Netherlands, pp. 83-93. ISBN 978-0-7918-4438-0 (2011) [Refereed Conference Paper] DOI: 10.1115/OMAE2011-49145 [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Schmied SA; Binns JR; Renilson MR; Thomas GA Tweet
2010	Turner T, Ypma E, Macfarlane G, Renilson MR, 'The Development and Application of a Damage Dynamic Stability Modeling Capability for Naval Vessels', PACIFIC '10, 27-29 January 2010, Sydney, Australia, pp. CD Rom. ISBN 1-877040-78-9 (2010) [Non Refereed Conference Paper] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Renilson MR
2009	Plummer CR, MacFarlane GJ, Drobshevski Y, 'Hydrodynamic Properties of a Suction Can Oscillating Near the Free Surface', Proceedings of ASME 28th International Conference On Ocean, Offshore and Artic Engineering, 31 May - 5 June 2009, Honolulu, pp. CD. ISBN 978-0-7918-3844-0 (2009) [Refereed Conference Paper] [eCite] [Details] Tweet
2008	Campana E, Gorski J, Chun H, Day A, Huang D, et al., 'The Resistance Committee - Final Report and recommendations to the 25th ITTC', Japan Society of Naval Architects and Ocean Engineers, 14 - 20 September, Fukuoka, pp. 1-61. (2008) [Conference Edited] [eCite] [Details] Tweet
2008	MacFarlane GJ, Cox G, 'A guide to the assessment of vessel wash within sheltered waterways', Pacific 2008 : International Maritime Conference ; proceedings book ; meeting the maritime challenges, 29 - 31 January 2008, Sydney EJ ISBN 9781877040665 (2008) [Refereed Conference Paper] [eCite] [Details] Tweet
2008	Roe T, MacFarlane GJ, Drobyshevski Y, 'Heave added mass and damping of a suction can in proximity to the sea floor', Proceedings of 27th International Conference on Offshore Mechanics and Arctic Engineering, 15 - 20 June 2008, Esroril Portugal, pp. [OMAE2008-57172].. (2008) [Refereed Conference Paper] [eCite] [Details] Tweet
2007	Cartwright B, Renilson MR, MacFarlane GJ, McGuckin D, Cannon S, 'Motions of a landing craft in a flooded well dock - effect of well dock design', Proceedings of International Conference on Military Support Ships, 13 - 14 November 2007, London, pp. CD. (2007) [Non Refereed Conference Paper] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Renilson MR
2007	Ireland J, MacFarlane GJ, Drobyshevski Y, 'Investigation into the Sensitivity of the Dynamic Hook Load During Subsea Deployment of A Suction Can', Proceedings of the OMAE2007 26th International Conference on Offshore Mechanics and Arctic Engineering , 10-15 June 2007, San-Diego, USA, pp. 1-11. (2007) [Refereed Conference Paper] [eCite] [Details]
2007	Sprent T, MacFarlane GJ, 'The Alignment of the Australian Maritime College's Towing Tank', Proceedings of the Spatial Science Institute Biennial International Conference (SSC2007), Hobart, Tasmania Australia, 14-18 May 2007, May, Hobart, Tasmania, pp. 63-76. ISBN 978-0-9581366-6-2 (2007) [Refereed Conference Paper] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Sprent T
2007	Thomas GA, MacFarlane GJ, Dand I, Robbins A, Renilson MR, 'The Decay of Catamaran wave wake in Shallow water', Proceeding of the 9th International Conference on Fast Sea Transportation, FAST 07, 26-29 September 2007, Shanghai, pp. 184-192. (2007) [Refereed Conference Paper] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Thomas GA; Robbins A; Renilson MR
2006	Thomas GA, Duffy JT, MacFarlane GJ, Polmear J, 'Water Stilling for Towing Tank Experiments of High Performance Craft', Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on High Performance Marine Vehicles (Hiper06), 8-10 November 2006, Launceston, Australia, pp. 153-163. (2006) [Refereed Conference Paper] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Thomas GA; Duffy JT
2005	Xia J, Hayne SR, MacFarlane GJ, Field D, Drobshevski Y, 'Investigation into float-over installations of minimal platforms by hydrodynamic model testing', Proceedings of 24th International Conference on Offshore Mechanics and Arctic Engineering (OMAE 2005), 12 -16 June 2005, Halkidi, Greece, pp. CD. ISBN 0-7918-3759-9 (2005) [Refereed Conference Paper] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Hayne SR Tweet
2004	MacFarlane GJ, Cox G, 'The Development of Wave Wake Criteria for the Noosa and Brisbane Rivers in South East Queensland', Coastal Environment 5, 26 -28 April 2004, Alicante Spain, pp. 55-72. ISBN 1-85312-710-8 (2004) [Refereed Conference Paper] [eCite] [Details] Tweet
2001	Renilson MR, Soholt JE, MacFarlane GJ, 'Recent developments in ocean engineering education', APPEA Conference Papers, Hobart (2001) [Non Refereed Conference Paper] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Renilson MR
2000	MacFarlane GJ, Renilson MR, 'When is Loww wash Low Wash? - An Investigation Using a Wave Wake Database', Proceedings Of International Conference on Hydrodynamics of High Speed Craft - Wake Wash and Motions Control, 7-8 Nov 2000, London, pp. 1-14. ISBN 0 903055 62 7 (2000) [Refereed Conference Paper] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Renilson MR Tweet
2000	MacFarlane GJ, Renilson MR, 'When is Low wash Low Wash? - An Investigation Using a Wave Wake Database', Proceedings Of International Conference on Hydrodynamics of High Speed Craft - Wake Wash and Motions Control, 7-8 Nov 2000, London, pp. 1-14. ISBN 0 903055 62 7 (2000) [Refereed Conference Paper] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Renilson MR
1999	MacFarlane GJ, Renilson MR, 'Wave Wake - A Rational Method for Assesment', Proceedings Of International Conference on Coastal Ships and Inland Waterways, 17 - 18 Feb 1999, London, pp. 1-15. ISBN 0 903055 62 7 (1999) [Refereed Conference Paper] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Renilson MR Tweet

Other Public Output

(1 outputs)

Year	Citation	Altmetrics
2020	Abdussamie N, Ascui F, Byrne J, Eccleston R, Forster C, et al., 'Tasmania's Renewable Energy Future - Submission to the Draft Tasmanian Renewable Energy Action Plan to the Tasmanian State Government', Tasmanian Policy Exchange, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Tasmania, pp. 1-85. (2020) [Government or Industry Research] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Abdussamie N; Ascui F; Byrne J; Eccleston R; Forster C; Franklin E; Fyfe M; Gale F; Gales O; Garaniya V; Hann V; Harrison M; Hemer M; Hyslop S; Lovell H; Nader J-R; Parr B; Penesis I; Peterson C; Smith M; Stratford E; Watson P; White MW

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2020

Abdussamie N, Ascui F, Byrne J, Eccleston R, Forster C, et al., 'Tasmania's Renewable Energy Future - Submission to the Draft Tasmanian Renewable Energy Action Plan to the Tasmanian State Government', Tasmanian Policy Exchange, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Tasmania, pp. 1-85. (2020) [Government or Industry Research]

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Co-authors: Abdussamie N; Ascui F; Byrne J; Eccleston R; Forster C; Franklin E; Fyfe M; Gale F; Gales O; Garaniya V; Hann V; Harrison M; Hemer M; Hyslop S; Lovell H; Nader J-R; Parr B; Penesis I; Peterson C; Smith M; Stratford E; Watson P; White MW

Grants & Funding

Funding Summary

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$23,078,065

Projects

Hydrodynamics Research Capability Enhancement: Towing Tank (2022 - 2023)$2,500,000

Description: The Australian Maritime College towing tank is the only sovereign facility that can meet the increasing demand for high quality experimental data on the dynamic behaviour of vessels at sea under a broad range of operating conditions. The facility uses innovative measurement techniques to examine complex hydrodynamic problems and validate simulation capabilities for examining Australian Defence Force (ADF) platform operability.The facility is part of the research infrastructure pillar supporting research covered under the Battle Ready Platforms and Remote Undersea Systems STaR shots. This research ensures that ADF platforms are battle ready, have the necessary endurance and survivability to perform effectively in the battle space. Research supporting the SEA1000, SEA1180 and SEA1905 programs is currently undertaken at the AMC towing tank facility.This research infrastructure funding will ensure that the AMC Towing Tank will continue to be a versatile and cost effective sovereign capability that will draw Defence researchers and shipbuilding industry to one of the worlds' leading small to medium towing tank facilities. The Australian Maritime College towing tank is also utilised in the training of future naval architects and offshore engineers for Australian industry.The infrastructure upgrades funded under this agreement will be used by the Australian Maritime College, University of Tasmania to investigate hydrodynamics, motions and hydroelastic response of marine vessels in various sea states in the Towing Tank. The infrastructure will be used as part of future DST collaborations, discretionary university teaching and research activities.In summary, the sole purpose of this Research Agreement is to enhance the research infrastructure and capability of the AMC Towing Tank - for the purposes of future Defence research programs. DST research using this facility will be funded through other agreements.
Funding: Defence Science and Technology Group ($2,500,000)
Scheme: Contract Research
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: MacFarlane GJ; Duffy JT; Johnson NTM; Honeychurch LJ; Rehrmann TA
Period: 2022 - 2023

USV Resistance and Seakeeping Investigation Part 2 (2022)$158,408

Description: A collaborative project between the Australian Maritime College, University of Tasmania (AMC UTAS) and Defence Science and Technology is proposed to generate unclassified USV experimental performance data for the purposes of improving simulation capability. It is proposed that a series of systematic tests be undertaken in the AMC UTAS Towing Tank with a model scale USV.
Funding: Defence Science and Technology Group ($158,408)
Scheme: Contract Research
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: Duffy JT; MacFarlane GJ; Denehy S
Year: 2022

Seeding marine innovation in SW WA with a WEC deployment in Albany (2022 - 2024)$1,645,193

Description: Wave energy converter deployments are typically isolated affairs carried out in great secrecy. This project will deploy a prototype-scale WEC, which has undergone extensive optimisation demonstrating high energy capture (published in peer-reviewed journals), in King George Sound in Albany. The deployment will enable an ecosystem of surrounding activities including a virtual exercise powering aquaculture facilities, development of a test site/market demonstrator and academic research. Data will be publicly available, and benefits will include demonstration of local (Great Southern, WA) and national capability, interaction across CRC partners, advancement of the technology, community engagement, training and more.This project is led by Dr. Hugh Walgamot from University of Western Australia, partner universities include AMC/UTAS and University of Queensland (UQ). Industry participants include BMT Commercial Australia Pty Ltd, Climate-KIC Australia Ltd, Huon Aquaculture Company Pty Ltd, M4 WavePower Ltd and WA State Government Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development. AMC/UTAS will be contributing to one main output for the project (output 5) among ten in this project which seeks to achieve the following:* Improved model scale experiment testing procedures. Tank testing plays a key role in the development of Wave Energy Converters (WECs) through the Technology Readiness Levels. Many unknowns remain around scale effects, uncertainty analysis and survivability tests from model test experiments compared to large scale deployments. This project will shed light onto these effects with a unique set of data allowing direct comparison data between scales. This will lead to improved testing procedures and therefore reduced technical and financial risks around WEC development.The project proposal was submitted by Dr Hugh Walgamot on 9th July 2021 to BE CRC. The total fund requested to BE CRC is $450,000.
Funding: Blue Economy CRC Co ($1,645,193)
Scheme: General Projects
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: Nader JP; MacFarlane GJ; Abdussamie N; Howe DP
Period: 2022 - 2024

USV Resistance and Seakeeping Investigation (2021)$82,100

Description: A collaborative project between the Australian Maritime College, University of Tasmania (AMC UTAS) and Defence Science and Technology is proposed to generate unclassified USV experimental performance data for the purposes of improving simulation capability. It is proposed that a series of systematic tests be undertaken in the AMC UTAS Towing Tank with a model scale USV.
Funding: Defence Science and Technology Group ($82,100)
Scheme: Contract Research
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: Duffy JT; MacFarlane GJ; Honeychurch LJ; Denehy S
Year: 2021

Hydrodynamic research and infrastructure for AMC Towing Tank 2021 (2021)$128,080

Description: Experimental equipment, models and testing to support research in collaboration with DST in the AMC Towing Tank.
Funding: Defence Science and Technology Group ($128,080)
Scheme: Contract Research
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: Duffy JT; MacFarlane GJ; Rolls AG; Denehy S; Johnson NTM; Leong ZQ
Year: 2021

An investigation into the loads and motions of floating wharves exposed to cyclonic wave conditions (2021)$161,200

Description: Develop and conduct a series of scale model experiments to quantify the loads and motions and observe the behaviour of proposed floating wharves that are exposed to cyclonic wave conditions. The investigation covered a range of floating wharf configurations and a variety of wave conditions (regular waves and irregular wave spectra).
Funding: KBR ($161,200)
Scheme: Contract Research
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: MacFarlane GJ; Johnson NTM; Rehrmann TA
Year: 2021

Hydrodynamic performance of a novel self-discharging transhipper operating in various seaways (2021)$57,850

Description: Develop and conduct a series of scale model experiments to quantify the calm water and seakeeping performance of a novel self-discharging transhipper operating in various seaways.
Funding: Sea Transport Corporation ($57,850)
Scheme: Contract Research
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: Johnson NTM; MacFarlane GJ
Year: 2021

Uninhabited Surface Vessel Seakeeping: Impact Acceleration Levels and Sea State Characterisation (9466) (2020)$36,408

Description: A collaborative project with the Australian Maritime College, University of Tasmania (AMC UTAS) is proposed to investigate the seakeeping characteristics of Uninhabited Surface Vessels (USVs) and their application for sea state characterisation. Using a previously constructed 1:5 scale model of a Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB) representative of a small USV, to be modified to incorporate pressure sensors in the hull, it is proposed that a series of systematic tests be undertaken in the AMC UTAS Towing Tank.
Funding: Defence Science and Technology Group ($36,408)
Scheme: Contract Research
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: Duffy JT; MacFarlane GJ; Denehy S
Year: 2020

Marine Vehicle Behaviour and Performance (2020 - 2023)$720,404

Description: Vessel Performance is a key component for the success of any maritime mission and as such the DST Maritime Division are undertaking several research programs in the areas of seaworthiness and mission survivability of marine vehicles to support this. The Hydroacoustics group, in collaboration with the Naval Architecture and Platform Systems Analysis (NAPSA) group, have a requirement to characterise surfaced and submerged behaviour and performance of marine vehicles to build knowledge and capability to understand the behaviour of the platforms and their hydrodynamic characteristics. This includes seakeeping, manoeuvring, resistance and propulsion. Understanding the seakeeping characteristics of surface vessels is important in terms of the management of the platform as well as maximising the performance of personnel and sensor payloads. The NAPSA group is currently developing a validated suite of tools to enable a greater understanding of vessel operability and an improved appreciation of how platform seakeeping characteristics influence the performance of the vessel and its payloads.
Funding: Defence Science and Technology Group ($720,404)
Scheme: Contract Research
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: Duffy JT; MacFarlane GJ; Denehy S; Rolls AG; Conway A; Leong ZQ
Period: 2020 - 2023

Investigation of Flow Topology for Cylinders in a Free-Surface (2020 - 2023)$255,434

Description: This research project will aim to implement a new mounting structure in the Australian Maritime College towing tank, so as to allow investigation of the dynamics of a cylinder moving through the free surface when the cantilever attachment point is below the water surface. This setup will enable a vast increase in testing efficiency for cylinder performance measures now and emerging parameters as measurement and analysis procedures increase. Studies will be conducted investigating the detailed design of cylinder attachment points as these impacts the vibrations on the flow and ultimately the generation of wake at and below the free surface.
Funding: Defence Science and Technology Group ($255,434)
Scheme: Contract Research
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: MacFarlane GJ; Leong ZQ
Period: 2020 - 2023

Hydrodynamic research and infrastructure for AMC Towing Tank 2020 (2020)$211,720

Description: This is an extension to existing collaborative research projects funded by DST Group, supporting the development of further experimental equipment, models and testing to allow us to perform research in collaboration with DST in the AMC Towing Tank.
Funding: Defence Science and Technology Group ($211,720)
Scheme: Contract Research
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: Duffy JT; MacFarlane GJ; Rolls AG; Denehy S; Johnson NTM; Fleming AN; Leong ZQ; Howe DP
Year: 2020

Multi-Vessel Interactions: Parent Vessel Seakeeping and Stern Ramp Operability (2019)$50,600

Description: Using a 1:40 scale model of the OPV, it is proposed that a series of systematic tests be undertaken in the AMC UTAS towing tank. The objective of this testing program is to characterise vessel seakeeping responses, wave sheltering, radiation and diffraction together with the wave environment within the stern ramp for a variety of vessel operating and sea conditions (forward speeds, wave heights and periods).
Funding: Defence Science and Technology Group ($50,600)
Scheme: Contract Research
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: Duffy JT; MacFarlane GJ; Denehy S; Honeychurch LJ
Year: 2019

Maritime Platform Hydrodynamics and Manoeuvring (2019 - 2022)$1,217,448

Description: The project will focus on developing Computational Fluid Dynamic (CFD) simulations to predict the hydrodynamic coefficients and the hydrodynamic and seakeeping behaviour of an underwater maritime platform under a range of conditions and configurations. This will include bare and appended hull forms, deep, near surface, and on surface operations, manoeuvres, and appendages. These simulation models are to be validated and supplemented through captive scaled model experiments conducted in AMC's towing tank and/or the model test basin using the DST Group Horizontal Planar Motion Mechanism (HPMM) and specialised balances located in Launceston, Tasmania.
Funding: Defence Science and Technology Group ($1,217,448)
Scheme: Contract Research
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: Duffy JT; Leong ZQ; Binns JR; Conway A; MacFarlane GJ
Period: 2019 - 2022

Hydrodynamic research and infrastructure for AMC Towing Tank 2019 (2019)$187,300

Description: This RFCF covers additional income to existing collaborative research projects funded by DST Group. These additional funds support the development of further experimental equipment, models and testing to allow us to perform research in collaboration with DST in the AMC Towing Tank.
Funding: Defence Science and Technology Group ($187,300)
Scheme: Contract Research
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: Duffy JT; MacFarlane GJ; Rolls AG; Denehy S; Johnson NTM; Fleming AN
Year: 2019

Hydrodynamic performance of 16m patrol vessels (2019)$39,540

Description: AMC was requested to develop and conduct a series of scale model experiments to quantify the calm water performance and seakeeping ability for two 16 metre patrol vessels for the Queensland Department of Environment and Science. This required the conduct of scale model experiments in the AMC towing tank on a hull model for a range of speeds and load conditions in both calm water and a variety of wave conditions (regular waves and irregular wave spectra).
Funding: Incat Crowther ($39,540)
Scheme: Contract Research
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: MacFarlane GJ; Rolls AG
Year: 2019

Wave wake study of high-speed vessel operation between Southampton and the Isle of Wight (2019)$7,800

Description: The aims of this study were to predict the wave wake characteristics of selected high-speed passenger catamarans and provide advice and recommendations for operations on the route between Southampton and Cowes on the Isle of Wight, UK.
Funding: Red Funnel High Speed ($7,800)
Scheme: Contract Research
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: MacFarlane GJ
Year: 2019

Wave wake characteristics of small motorised vessels (2019)$7,000

Description: The aims of this study were to identify the wave wake characteristics of small motorised vessels up to eight metres in length, including a typical Personal Water Craft. The wave wake characteristics were quantified for a wide range of speeds, ranging from 5 to 40 knots. This data was then compared to the Wash Rule that is in place for commercial vessels on the lower Gordon River in the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area.
Funding: Tasmanian Parks and Wildlife Service ($7,000)
Scheme: Contract Research
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: MacFarlane GJ
Year: 2019

The King Island novel OWC wave energy device project (2019 - 2021)$368,299

Description: AMC performed several research tasks as part of the development of a first-of-kind oscillating water column (OWC) wave energy converter with novel unidirectional airflow features intended for deployment off the coast of King Island, Tasmania. This included, but was not limited to the following tasks:*Develop and conduct multiple series of physical scale model experiments to quantify the performance of the OWC device.*Develop an oscillating test rig and perform a study into the performance of novel air valves for the OWC device.
Funding: Wave Swell Energy Ltd ($368,299)
Scheme: Contract Research
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: MacFarlane GJ; Fleming AN
Period: 2019 - 2021

Naval Platform Behaviour and Performance (2018 - 2020)$357,649

Description: The project is divided into 3 core areas: (1) hydrodynamic loading of a surfaced vessel, (2) submarine performance and (3)propulsion modelling. The aims of these projects are included in the Research Agreement.
Funding: Defence Science and Technology Group ($357,649)
Scheme: Contract Research
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: Duffy JT; MacFarlane GJ; Denehy S; Ranmuthugala SD; Rolls AG
Period: 2018 - 2020

Hydrodynamic performance of a Pilot Boat (2018)$88,920

Description: AMC was requested to develop and conduct a series of scale model experiments to quantify the calm water performance and seakeeping ability for a monohull pilot boat. This required the conduct of scale model experiments in the AMC towing tank on a range of three different hull models for a range of speeds and load conditions in both calm water and a variety of wave conditions (regular waves and irregular wave spectra).
Funding: Australian Reef Pilots ($88,920)
Scheme: Contract Research
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: MacFarlane GJ; Rolls AG
Year: 2018

Hydrodynamic Performance of a Floating Pontoon incorporating a Swimming Pool (2018 - 2019)$26,520

Description: AMC was requested to develop and conduct a series of scale model experiments to quantify the motions and behaviour of a floating pontoon that incorporates a swimming pool. The investigation covered a range pontoon/pool conditions and a variety of wave conditions (regular waves and irregular wave spectra).
Funding: Madsen Giersing ($26,520)
Scheme: Contract Research
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: MacFarlane GJ; Rolls AG
Period: 2018 - 2019

Hydrodynamic research and infrastructure for AMC Towing Tank (2018)$177,410

Description: This project covers additional income to existing collaborative research projects funded by DST Group. These funds supported the development of further experimental equipment, models and testing to allow us to perform research in collaboration with DST in the AMC Towing Tank.
Funding: Defence Science and Technology Group ($143,600); Maritime Research Institute Netherlands ($33,810)
Scheme: Contract Research
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: Duffy JT; MacFarlane GJ; Leong ZQ; Denehy S
Year: 2018

Mathematical and Computational Analysis of Ship Wakes (2018 - 2020)$317,288

Description: A spectrogram is a useful mathematical tool for visualising the frequency components of a wave signal. While spectrograms are popular in many fields such as signal processing, they have only recently begun to be employed to study surface wave patterns generated by ships or vessels in open water. The project will implement new mathematical and computational models for simulating ship wakes and develop the theoretical foundations necessary to analyse the resulting spectrograms. Algorithms will be developed to help end-users predict the energy contained in a given ship wake. These results will have direct implications for monitoring damage to coastal zones, docked vessels or man-made structures by ship wakes.
Funding: Australian Research Council ($317,288)
Scheme: Grant-Discovery Projects
Administered By: Queensland University of Technology
Research Team: McCue S; Moroney T; MacFarlane GJ; Soomere T
Period: 2018 - 2020
Grant Reference: DP180103260

Naval Platform Performance (2017 - 2018)$112,539

Description: The project is divided into three core areas: 1) hydrodynamic loading of a surfaced vessel; 2) performance of a submarine operating on the surface, and 3) submarine propulsion inflow modelling. The aims of these project are included in the research agreements.
Funding: Defence Science and Technology Group ($112,539)
Scheme: Contract Research
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: Duffy JT; MacFarlane GJ; Denehy S; Turner T; Ranmuthugala SD
Period: 2017 - 2018

Submarine Hydrodynamics and Manoeuvring (2017 - 2019)$808,151

Description: The project will focus on developing Computational Fluid Dynamic (CFO) simulations to predict the hydrodynamic coefficientsand the behaviour of submarines under a range of conditions and configurations. This will include bare and appended submarine hull forms, deep, near surface, and on surface operations, submarine manoeuvres, and appendages. These simulation models are to be validated and supplemented through captive scaled model experiments conducted in AMC's towing tank using the Horizontal Planar Motion Mechanism (HPMM).
Funding: Defence Science and Technology Group ($808,151)
Scheme: Contract Research
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: Duffy JT; Leong ZQ; MacFarlane GJ; Binns JR; Wright G; Ranmuthugala SD
Period: 2017 - 2019

Mathematical models for sea state representation in computational fluid dynamics (2017 - 2018)$201,212

Description: DST have been developing a computational fluid dynamics model which is capable of predicting the wake generated by a vertical surface piercing cylinder moving at a predetermined speed through a free surface. It is desirable to modify the computational model in order to predict the wake from a cylinder moving through a free surface that better represents a range of sea states as would be experienced in a real ocean environment. The aim of this project is to enable the existing CFD model to be upgraded so as to include realistic sea states and to validate the addition of waves to the simulated wake model against towing tank data collected from experiments of a vertical cylinder travelling through waves.
Funding: Defence Science and Technology Group ($201,212)
Scheme: Contract Research
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: Duffy JT; MacFarlane GJ; Binns JR; Ranmuthugala SD
Period: 2017 - 2018

Ferry wake in a confined channel (2017)$67,390

Description: The aims of this study were to predict the characteristics of the waves generated by multiple ferry designs, establish a suitable wavewake criteria for a confined channel (finite water depth and lateral distance to banks) and estimate the acceptable vessel speeds. Thiswas achieved through the conduct of physical scale model scale tests.
Funding: DMANN Corporation Pty Ltd ($67,390)
Scheme: Contract Research
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: MacFarlane GJ
Year: 2017

River ferry wave wake study (2017 - 2018)$22,940

Description: The aims of this study were to assess the background issues and determine appropriate criteria to assess proposed ferry concepts for operation on the Brisbane River by predicting their wave characteristics.
Funding: Brisbane City Council ($6,370); Oceanic Design and Survey Pty Ltd ($16,570)
Scheme: Contract Research
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: MacFarlane GJ
Period: 2017 - 2018

Stealth induction mast capability and technology demonstrator (2017 - 2018)$115,240

Description: Design and perform a series of experiments to support research into the performance of a stealth induction mast. Includes preliminary assessment from viscous CFD simulations.
Funding: PMB Defence Engineering Pty Ltd ($115,240)
Scheme: Contract Research
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: MacFarlane GJ; Binns JR
Period: 2017 - 2018

Berthed ship-passing ship interaction study (2017)$170,100

Description: The aim of this study is to investigate the ship to ship interaction between a passing ship and a ship berthed for specific site conditions at the Port of Newcastle. The interaction forces created by the passing ship will influence the motions and mooring loads of the berthed vessel for the loading and/or discharging of bulk carriers. By quantifying these motions and loads, and comparing them against suitable criteria, the acceptable conditions for ship operations can be determined. The motions and mooring loads on the berthed ship due to the passing ship for the site specific conditions are determined for numerical (CFD) predictions.
Funding: Port of Newcastle Operations Pty Ltd ($170,100)
Scheme: Contract Research
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: Duffy JT; Denehy S; Woodward MD; MacFarlane GJ
Year: 2017

Passenger ferry wave wake study (2017 - 2018)$78,190

Description: The aims of this study were to predict the characteristics of the waves generated by severa l concept ferry designs, establish a suitable wave wake criteria for a sheltered waterway, and estimate the acceptable vessel speeds for various routes on the sheltered waterway. This was achieved using a combination of empirical predictions and data acquired from model scale tests and full scale trials.
Funding: Transport for NSW ($78,190)
Scheme: Contract Research
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: MacFarlane GJ
Period: 2017 - 2018

Development of an owe wave energy converter with novel unidirectional airflow features (2017)$274,380

Description: AMC performed several research tasks as part of the development of a first-of-kind oscillating water column (OWC) wave energyconverter with novel unidirectional airflow features intended for deployment off the coast of King Island, Tasmania. This included, but was not limited to the following tasks:* Develop and conduct multiple series of physical scale model experiments to quantify the power generating performance andsurvivability in extreme weather conditions of a near-shore owe with (and without) novel unidirectional flow capability.* Develop an oscillating test rig and perform a study into the performance of novel air valves for the OWC device.* Geophysical survey and mapping of potential sites and interpretation of data.* Seabed survey and sediment coring of potential sites and interpretation of data.
Funding: Wave Swell Energy Ltd ($274,380)
Scheme: Contract Research
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: MacFarlane GJ; Fleming AN; Penesis I
Year: 2017

Hydrodynamic performance of submarine periscope masts (2017 - 2018)$63,671

Description: AMC was requested to develop and conduct a series of scale model experiments to quantify the hydrodynamic performance of submarine periscope masts and acoustic streamers. Data was acquired in calm water and waves and was used to validate numerical prediction codes.
Funding: AMOG Consulting ($63,671)
Scheme: Contract Research
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: MacFarlane GJ; Rolls AG
Period: 2017 - 2018

Project FOX (Fleet Operations and Expeditions) (2017 - 2018)$14,000

Description: AMC PhD student, Fletcher Thompson, applied for and has been successfully awarded the Laurie Prandolini Research Fellowship (LPRF) from the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science, and Technology (IMarEST). The funds from the LPRF will support Fletcher's PhD research program into Fleet Operations and Expeditions. The primary aim of Fletcher's project is to establish distributed intelligence into autonomous marine vehicle fleets to exhibit collaborative behaviours. As a secondary aim, the project may also pursue real world fleet specific tasks and scenarios to provide basis of applicability for a heterogeneous autonomous marine vehicle fleet.
Funding: Institute of Marine Engineering, Science & Technology ($14,000)
Scheme: Fellowship-Laurie Prandolini Research
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: Guihen D; MacFarlane GJ; Thompson F
Period: 2017 - 2018

Slamming load measurement techniques using pressure sensors and hydro-elastic segmented models (2016)$120,000

Description: A collaborative project is proposed to gain a better understanding into the use of piezo-resistive pressure sensors and hydro-elastic segmented models to measure slamming loads for naval vessels. This will involve the design and construction of a hydro-elastic segmented model of a generic destroyer hull-form. Each segment of this flexible model will be instrumented with load cells to record shear forces and bending moments, accelerometers to measure vertical acceleration and flexural response, and pressure sensors to capture the hydrodynamic loading on bow section.
Funding: Defence Science and Technology Group ($120,000)
Scheme: Contract Research
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: Duffy JT; MacFarlane GJ; Denehy S
Year: 2016

Rigid hull inflatable boat seakeeping during towing and lifting operations (2016)$90,000

Description: collaborative project is proposed to investigate the seakeeping behaviour of a Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB) during a variety of towing and lifting evolutions commensurate with L&R operations. A series of systematic tests be undertaken in the towing tank to characterise the seakeeping behaviour of a RHIB when under tow and raised for a variety of forward speeds (4-10 knots), loading conditions (light and heavy) and sea conditions (wave height and period). Several tow connection options (stag horn, bow ring, short and long tow lines) and lifting arrangements (short and long lifting lines) will be explored to ascertain their influence on the dynamic behaviour of the RHIB during L&R-type operations.
Funding: Defence Science and Technology Group ($90,000)
Scheme: Contract Research
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: Duffy JT; MacFarlane GJ; Denehy S
Year: 2016

Vessel Vessel Interaction Phase 2 (2016)$46,000

Description: A multi-phase collaborative project has been proposed to investigate vessel-vessel interaction. Phase 1 of this project focussed onhydrodynamic performance of the LHD during Replenishment at Sea (RAS) operations and has now been completed. The next phase of the project will focus onhydrodynamic performance of vessels during RAS operations involving the Cantabria Replenishment Oiler. The primary aims of this second phase are to (a) construct asuitable scale model of the Cantabria, (b) develop and commission modifications to multi-vessel test rig in the AMC UTAS Model Test Basin (MTB). These modificationswill facilitate the use of the Qualisys non-contact motion measurement system to quantify the motions of the two ship models during RAS experiments. The current workprogram will conclude with a limited number of commissioning RAS trials of the complete system.
Funding: Defence Science and Technology Group ($46,000)
Scheme: Contract Research
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: Duffy JT; MacFarlane GJ; Sgarioto D; Turner T
Year: 2016

Hydrodynamic performance of a novel wave energy converter (2016 - 2017)$36,140

Description: AMC was requested to develop and conduct a series of scale model experiments to quantify the motions of a novel pendulum-typewave energy converter. Data was acquired in both regular and irregular wave spectra data and was used to validate numericalprediction codes.
Funding: AMOG Consulting ($36,140)
Scheme: Contract Research
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: MacFarlane GJ
Period: 2016 - 2017

Hydrodynamic performance of the PPB-R (2016)$52,989

Description: AMC was requested to develop and conduct a series of scale model experiments to quantify the calm water performance andseakeeping ability for the Replacement Pacific Patrol Boat (PPB-R). This required the conduct of scale model experiments in the AMCtowing tank and CFD predictions of the propulsive coefficients for a range of speeds and load conditions. The results of the physicalexperiments also provided a means of validation for the CFD model.
Funding: Austal Ships Pty (Ride Control Section) ($52,989)
Scheme: Contract Research
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: MacFarlane GJ; Haase M
Year: 2016

Review of waterway boating speed limits: specialist advice on boat-generated wave wake (2016)$6,240

Description: AMC was requested to review the proposed changes to boating speed limits for the Gold Coast waterways. This included a scientificstudy to provide justification for the proposed changes to boat size and speed limits for each of the three proposed speed zo nes.
Funding: Gold Coast Waterways Authority ($6,240)
Scheme: Contract Research
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: MacFarlane GJ
Year: 2016

Hydrodynamic performance of novel multihull vessels (2016)$42,420

Description: AMC was requested to develop and conduct a series of scale model experiments to quantify the calm water performance of threenovel multi-hulled vessels: a fast catamaran, an expedition catamaran and a trimaran. This required the conduct of experiments in theAMC towing tank and modifications to each of the three scale models. To aid the research, tests were also undertaken to quantify theperformance of the centre hull of the trimaran as a monohull. This project required the conduct of applied research to conduct anoriginal series of experiments on several dedicated scale models of multi-hulled vessels.
Funding: LOMOcean Design ($42,420)
Scheme: Contract Research
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: MacFarlane GJ; Duffy JT
Year: 2016

Hydrodynamic performance of a Motor Yacht (2016)$39,060

Description: AMC was requested to develop and conduct a series of scale model experiments to quantify the calm water performance andseakeeping ability for a monohull motor yacht. This required the conduct of scale model experiments in the AMC towing tank for arange of speeds and load conditions in both calm water and a variety of wave conditions (regular waves and irregular wave spectra) .
Funding: Riviera Australia Pty Ltd ($39,060)
Scheme: Contract Research
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: MacFarlane GJ; Duffy JT
Year: 2016

Performance of a novel tidal energy turbine (2016)$164,520

Description: AMC was requested to develop and conduct a series of scale model experiments to quantify the performance of a motions of a novelMAKO tidal turbine. The experiments quantified the power coefficients and investigated the flow velocity fields around the blades and hub using particle imaging velocimetry (PIV).
Funding: Elemental Energy Technologies Ltd ($164,520)
Scheme: Contract Research
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: Penesis I; Frost RT; MacFarlane GJ; Mitchell Ferguson TG; Fleming AN
Year: 2016

Postdoctoral on submarine manoeuvring (2015 - 2016)$187,000

Description: This is a postdoctoral position in submarine manoeuvring modelling. The Postdoc will undertake computational fluid dynamic simulations and model scale experiments to support the prediction of manoeuvring characteristics of generic submarine geometry.
Funding: Defence Science and Technology Group ($187,000)
Scheme: Contract Research
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: Ranmuthugala SD; Duffy JT; Binns JR; MacFarlane GJ; Leong ZQ
Period: 2015 - 2016

Study into Vessel-Vessel Interaction (Phase 1) (2015)$115,000

Description: A multi-phased collaborative project is proposed to investigate vessel-vessel interaction. The focus of Phase 1 of this project is the hydrodynamic performance of the LHD during Replenishment at Sea (RAS) operations. The primary aims of this initial phase are to (a) construct a suitable scale model of the LHD, (b) characterise the roll decay characteristics of the scale model LHD and (c) to develop and commission new equipment that will facilitate scale model experiments to quantify the motions of the LHD and replenishment ship whilst undergoing Replenishment at Sea operations. This will require modifications to the existing ship model towing carriage in the UTAS/AMC Model Test Basin to enable multi vessel testing in both head and oblique seas. The current work program will conclude with a limited number of commissioning trials of the complete system and initial RAS tests, from which the Project Team will develop a suitable test matrix to be performed in Phase 2 of the project.This research will develop a novel technique to measure motions and loads on vessels during replenishment at sea operations in both head and oblique seas.
Funding: Defence Science and Technology Group ($115,000)
Scheme: Contract Research
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: Duffy JT; MacFarlane GJ; Denehy S
Year: 2015

Hydrodynamic performance of a stern landing vessel (2015)$22,200

Description: AMC was requested to develop and conduct a series of scale model experiments to quantify the calm water performance of a novel stern landing vessel. This required the conduct of experiments in the AMC towing tank and modifications to the hull model. Analysis of the raw experimental data was undertaken by AMC personnel. A written report was provided which included details of the test program, model particulars, facility and instrumentations details, experimental test rig and procedures, video and photographs, results and discussion. This project required the conduct of applied research to conduct an original series of experiments on a dedicated scale model of a novel stern landing vessel.
Funding: Sea Transport Corporation ($22,200)
Scheme: Contract Research
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: MacFarlane GJ; Matsubara S; Duffy JT
Year: 2015

Berthed ship-passing ship interaction study for Hay Point (2015)$108,960

Description: The aim of this study is to investigate the ship to ship interaction between a passing ship and a ship berthed for the specific site conditions at Hay Point. The interaction forces created by the passing ship will influence the motions and mooring loads of the berthed vessel for the loading and/or discharging of bulk carriers. By quantifying these motions and loads, and comparing them against suitable criteria, the acceptable conditions for ship operations can be determined.The motions and mooring loads on the berthed ship due to the passing ship for the site specific conditions are determined through a combination of physical scale model experiments and numerical predictions.
Funding: BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance ($108,960)
Scheme: Contract Research
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: Duffy JT; Denehy S; MacFarlane GJ
Year: 2015

Marine vessel wave wake: Ferry operations in sheltered waterways (2015 - 2018)$265,942

Description: This project aims to address one of the biggest risk factors when commencing any new ship/boat operations by ensuring the waves that the new vessels generate are minimised, thereby reducing the impact on other users of the waterway or damage to the surrounding infrastructure or environment. The intended outcome is a new method for predicting this complex phenomenon that will be a significant advance on conventional technologies. Once developed, using model and full scale experimentation, the method will allow more comprehensive and accurate assessments of any proposed ferry operation to be made in a timely manner during early planning stages.
Funding: Australian Research Council ($192,767)
Scheme: Grant-Linkage Projects Round 1
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: MacFarlane GJ; Duffy JT
Period: 2015 - 2018
Grant Reference: LP150100502

Manoeuvring properties of a surfaced submarine (2014)$158,100

Funding: Defence Science and Technology Group ($158,100)
Scheme: Contract Research
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: Duffy JT; Denehy S; MacFarlane GJ; Ranmuthugala SD
Year: 2014

Real-Time Draught Surveys by Photogrammetry (2014)$75,400

Description: The aim of this study was to examine the viability of adopting some form of photogrammetry to measure the attitude of a vessel (trim, list and draught) in real time to aid the calculation of the total displacement of a ship as an alternative to traditional draught surveys.Physical scale model experiments were performed to measure the change in draught, trim and heel during a simulation of a typicalloading sequence for a bulk carrier. The measurement system was a form of photogrammetry - a non-contact digital video motioncapture system. The physical measurements by photogrammetry were compared to calculations of a similar nature obtained from acontemporary hydrostatics software package.The study allowed the accuracy of the photogrammetry system to be assessed for measuring changes in draught, trim and list in realtime. The photogrammetry system was able to quantify differences in the model vessel's attitude to an equivalent level of accuracy in still water and also in wave affected conditions. Recommendations for future work were provided.
Funding: Rio Tinto Limited ($75,400)
Scheme: Contract Research
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: Binns JR; MacFarlane GJ; Snell AG
Year: 2014

Motions of bulk carrier ships moored in open water berths (2014)$88,000

Description: The aims of this study are to assess the viability of open water berths for the loading and/or discharging of bulk carriers. This requires the motions of berthed ships at an open water berth and associated mooring loads due to the environmental effect of wind, irregular waves and current to be predicted and the results compared against suitable criteria.The motions and mooring loads on a Cape class ship with a generic mooring configuration (based on past research conducted by AMC)are predicted using numerical simulations. For this numerical study the wave direction, height and period that results in the safetycriteria being exceeded will be identified based on a 12 hour irregular seaway sample. The wind and wave direction will be coupled to produce the likely worst case scenarios. Five wind and wave directions are analysed. Additionally, for a selected case the effect of wind and current strength will be investigated. The motions and mooring loads are compared to Permanent International Association of Navigation Congress (PIANC) and Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF) criteria to determine whether it is viable to perform loading and/or discharging operations of bulk carriers at open water berths.
Funding: GHD Pty Ltd ($88,000)
Scheme: Contract Research
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: Duffy JT; Denehy S; MacFarlane GJ
Year: 2014

A comparative study into the calm water performance of two hull forms (2014)$40,800

Description: The aims of this study were to make significant improvements to the calm water performance of a high-speed monohedron hull form when operating at speed in calm water. This involved the manufacture of a scale model of the existing hull form and performing a series of benchmark experiments in the AMC Towing Tank. Suggestions of modifications to the hull form that could provide potential improvements were provided by several sources, including the industry participants and hydrodynamicists from AMC and external organisations. The revised hull form had significant differences in hull shape to the original. A second physical model was constructed of the revised hull form and a further series of experiments were performed, including an investigation of dynamic effects from the use of a pair of interceptors. It was found that these hull form changes resulted in significant improvements in powering performance.
Funding: Southerly Design ($40,800)
Scheme: Contract Research
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: MacFarlane GJ; Duffy JT
Year: 2014

Vessel wave wake study (2014 - 2015)$76,456

Description: The aims of this study were to (a) predict the characteristics of the waves generated by a proposed new vessel, (b) quantify the characteristics of the waves generated by selected existing vessels, (c) establish a suitable wave wake criteria for sheltered waterways, and (d) estimate the acceptable vessel speeds for various routes. This was achieved using a combination of empirical predictions and data acquired from full scale trials.
Funding: Transport for NSW ($76,456)
Scheme: Contract Research
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: MacFarlane GJ
Period: 2014 - 2015

Towards an Australian capability in arrays of ocean wave-power machines (2014 - 2017)$858,946

Description: Research into wave energy converters and the interaction of waves and currents when these converters are placed in arrays.
Funding: Australian Renewable Energy Agency ($770,728)
Collaborators: BioPower Systems ($6,000); Carnegie Wave Energy Limited ($6,000); Swinburne University of Technology ($76,218)
Scheme: Emerging Renewables Program
Administered By: Swinburne University of Technology
Research Team: Manasseh R; Penesis I; Babanin A; MacFarlane GJ; Illesinghe S; Fleming AN; Toffoli A; Walker JM; Nader JP
Period: 2014 - 2017

The Australian Wave Energy Prospectivity Atlas Mapping, Assessing and Forecasting Australia s Wave Energy Resources (2014 - 2017)$1,329,900

Description: CSIRO have successfully signed with ARENA (the AustralianRenewable Energy Agency). This is a subcontract with CSIRO to compare estimates between numerical and laboratory models, and dedicated fieldobservations, of (i) the qualitative structure of the current field around a wave energy converter (WEC); and (ii) the attenuation of the wave field 'downstream' of a WEC.Its from this study would indicate the basic qualitative pattern of currents created by a wave energy device: for example, whether the device would producea current in the form of a jet, a single vortex, a pair of vortices, or multiple vortices, and enable validation of idealized numerical and laboratory experimentswith field collected data. Furthermore, measurements of wave energy attenuation 'down‐stream' of the WEC(s) will be compared between idealizedlaboratory and numerical experiments, and insitu field measurements. These comparisons will allow the project to determine how representative the fieldmeasurements are of alternative WEC technologies, for which other idealized experiments have been carried out.
Funding: Australian Renewable Energy Agency ($1,329,900)
Scheme: Emerging Renewables Program
Administered By: CSIRO-Commonwealth Scientific & Industrial Research Organisation
Research Team: Penesis I; MacFarlane GJ; Walker JM; Nader JP; Fleming AN
Period: 2014 - 2017

HPMM Manoeuvring Research and Structural Analysis Capability (2013)$115,000

Funding: Defence Science and Technology Group ($115,000)
Scheme: Contract Research
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: MacFarlane GJ; Ojeda Rabanal RE; Ranmuthugala SD; Duffy JT; Denehy S
Year: 2013

Hydrodynamic performance of a SOLAS passenger ship for Tokelau (2013)$27,500

Description: The project involves the development and conduct of a series of scale model experiments to quantify the calm water and head sea performance of a proposed SOLAS passenger vessel to service the South Pacific island of Tokelau.
Funding: Stronach & Associates Pty Ltd ($27,500)
Scheme: Contract Research
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: MacFarlane GJ; Duffy JT
Year: 2013

Hydrodynamic performance comparison of a trimaran, catamaran and stabilised monohull (2013)$29,880

Description: This is an investigation into the comparative performance of several vessels when operating in calm water and in specific seaways. Design and scale model experiments, analysis, presentation, and a written report will be produced.
Funding: Sea Transport Solutions ($29,880)
Scheme: Contract Research
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: MacFarlane GJ; Duffy JT
Year: 2013

The ship within a ship: new-generation transhipment of bulk ore products (2013 - 2015)$420,000

Description: With Australia's mining boom already reaching its high point, the industry will increasingly rely on cost-efficiency to compete with emerging sources around the world. The project will develop one of the most significant advances in the technology of bulk ore transhipment in decades. The concept of a floating harbour transhipper involves a large covered floating storage vessel incorporating a well dock that interfaces with a feeder vessel. This would allow Australia's mining export industry, particularly smaller companies in remote locations, to adopt much smaller harbours, reduce capital expenditure on dredging and infrastructure, and boost environmental sustainability.
Funding: Australian Research Council ($270,000)
Scheme: Grant-Linkage Projects Round 1
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: MacFarlane GJ; Bose N; Penesis I; Duffy JT
Period: 2013 - 2015
Grant Reference: LP130100962

Real Time Draft Surveys (2012)$60,000

Funding: RightShip Pty Ltd ($60,000)
Scheme: Contract Research
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: Binns JR; Snell AG; MacFarlane GJ
Year: 2012

Ship Interaction and Ship Mooring Study (2012)$318,360

Description: This project aimed to predict motions of berthed ships in a proposed shipping channel and associated mooring loads due to the effect of a passing ship and compare the predictions to suitable criteria. The work was undertaken in two stages. In Stage I the interaction forces experienced by berthed ships due to the effect of a passing ship were measured using model scale experiments in the Model Test Basin. An innovative test rig and new procedures were developed to obtain new knowledge on the novel berth arrangements. In Stage 2 the berthed ship motions, mooring line loads and fender loads were predicted using numerical simulations. These accounted for the hydrodynamic and mooring forces and moments acting on the hull. The limiting passing vessel speeds were identified for a range of ship sizes, berth occupancy scenarios and water depths. The new knowledge arising from this work was summarised in a comprehensive report, which included: I) Study objectives 2) Project methodology 3) Input parameters for the prediction of berthed ship motion and mooring loads 4) Details concerning the experimental modelling techniques 5) Details concerning the numerical simulation techniques 6) Maximum and minimum berthed ship motions, maximum mooring line loads and maximum fender loads. It addressed the research question: What is the influence of passing ship velocity, channel and berth pocket geometry, berthed ship size, passing ship size and berth pocket occupancy on interaction forces and moments due to a passing ship. In turn, how does this influence berthed ship motions and mooring loads for the specific scenarios faced? Its innovation lay in conducting novel physical experiments to obtain previously unavailable data on the influence of a range of variables on passing ship interaction forces and moments and berthed ship motions and mooring loads.
Funding: Newcastle Port Corporation ($318,360)
Scheme: Contract Research
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: Duffy JT; Denehy S; MacFarlane GJ
Year: 2012

Research and Physical Experiments to Investigate Marine Renewable Energy Concepts (2012 - 2013)$26,620

Description: This project developed and conducted a comprehensive series of scale model experiments on a novel near-shore bentduct type OWe. Basic analysis of the raw experimental data was also undertaken. Written reports were provided which included details of the test program, model particulars, facility and instrumentations details, experimental test rig and procedures, video and photographs. This project required the conduct of applied research to conduct an original series of experiments on a number of scale models of a novel owe wave energy converter. It addressed the research question: What are the loads experienced by a near-shore bent-duct type OWe when subject to large storm waves? In addition, what is the efficiency of this specific wave energy converter, and how does this vary with changes to orifice damping, water depth and incident wave conditions? Innovation was in conducting a novel series of physical experiments to obtain previously unavailable data on the efficiency of a novel near-shore wave energy converter.
Funding: OceanLinx ($26,620)
Scheme: Contract Research
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: MacFarlane GJ; Fleming AN; Duffy JT
Period: 2012 - 2013

Motions of a dive support vessel in a seaway (2012)$57,240

Description: This project involved developing and conducting a comprehensive series of scale model experiments to quantify the motions of a proposed dive support vessel when travelling at speed and moored in a seaway. This required the conduct of experiments in both towing tank and model test basin, using specialist test rigs. Analysis of the raw experimental data was also undertaken. A written report was provided which included details of the test program, model particulars, facility and instrumentations details, experimental test rig and procedures, video and photographs, results and discussion. This project required the conduct of applied research to conduct an original series of experiments on a dedicated scale model of a proposed dive support vessel. It addressed the research question: What are the motions experienced by a dive support vessel when subject to a variety of incident wave conditions under two scenarios: while travelling at speed, and when moored using a 4-point mooring system (directly above the archaeological dive site)? Its innovation lay in the conduct of a novel series of physical experiments to obtain previously unavailable data on the motions of a proposed dive support vessel for multiple operational scenarios.
Funding: Incat Crowther ($57,240)
Scheme: Contract Research
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: MacFarlane GJ; Duffy JT
Year: 2012

The re-righting of a capsized pilot boat (2012)$6,660

Description: This project developed and conducted a series of scale model experiments to investigate the re-righting of a capsized pilot boat. This required the conduct of experiments in the AMC towing tank using a specially built scale model, including all superstructure and topsides. Analysis of the experimental data was undertaken by AMC personnel. A written report was provided which included details of the test program, model particulars, facility and instrumentations details, experimental test rig and procedures, video and photographs, results and discussion. This project required the conduct of applied research to conduct an original series of re-righting experiments on a dedicated scale model of pilot boat. It addressed the following question: How do the mass properties and above-water shape of a pilot boat affect its re-righting ability in calm water and in a seaway?
Funding: Norman R Wright & Sons ($6,660)
Scheme: Contract Research
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: MacFarlane GJ; Duffy JT
Year: 2012

Calm water performance of a novel barge hull form for high-speed operation (2012)$22,279

Description: This project involved developing and conducting a series of scale model experiments to quantify the calm water performance of a novel barge-type hull form for high-speed operation. This required the conduct of experiments in the towing tank and modifications to the hull model. Analysis of the raw experimental data was undertaken. A written report was provided which included details of the test program, model particulars, facility and instrumentations details, experimental test rig and procedures, video and photographs, results and discussion. This project required the conduct of applied research to conduct an original series of experiments on a dedicated scale model of a novel high-speed barge. It addressed the research question: How do changes in the loading conditions and modifications to the hull form affect the powering, sinkage and trim of a novel barge when travelling at a range of speeds. Its innovation lay in the conduct of a novel series of physical experiments to obtain previously unavailable data on the calm water performance of a novel barge hull form for high-speed operation.
Funding: Global Marine Design ($22,279)
Scheme: Contract Research
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: MacFarlane GJ; Duffy JT
Year: 2012

Hydrodynamics of new ferry terminals for the Brisbane River during flood events (2012 - 2013)$42,770

Description: This project developed and conducted a series of scale model experiments to quantify the loads experienced by the piers that will anchor several new designs of ferry terminals proposed for the Brisbane River. Of particular interest are the extreme loads expected during major flood events. Work involved the design of a suitable test rig and programme of experiments, construction of a series of physical models of various different floating terminals. The experiments were conducted in the AMC towing tank and analysis of the raw experimental data was performed by AMC personnel. A written report, including details of the test program, model particulars, facility and instrumentations details, experimental test rig and procedures, video and photographs, results and discussion, was provided. This project required the conduct of applied research to an original series of experiments on dedicated scale models of the proposed new designs of river ferry terminals. It addressed the research question: What are the loads experienced by the piers designed to anchor various new designs of ferry terminals proposed for the Brisbane River? It conducts a novel series of physical experiments to obtain previously unavailable data on the loads due to flood conditions on a series of river ferry terminals.
Funding: Aurecon Australia ($42,770)
Scheme: Contract Research
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: MacFarlane GJ; Duffy JT
Period: 2012 - 2013

Upper Tamar River Estuary Sediment Study (2012 - 2013)$10,680

Description: The AMC are working collaboratively with the Launceston Flood Authority (LF A), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Parks & Wildlife Service (P&W) on a silt raking trial for the upper Tamar River estuary. The EPA identified some specific analyses that must be undertaken prior to this trial, including the collection and analysis of sediment samples. AMC, in collaboration with the LF A and EPA, were tasked with the collection of suitable elutriate samples from strategic locations and depths of the estuary floor. Each sample was prepared within AMC's laboratories and provided to Analytical Services Tasmania (AST) to undertake elutriate extractions and analysis. AMC documented the location, type and number of samples collected and provided interpretation of AST's analysis results. The project addressed the research question: What nutrients and metals are contained within the silt in specific locations of the upper Tamar River estuary? Its innovation lay in the acquisition and analysis of sediment and water samples to provide a baseline from which decisions can be made on how to proceed with the removal of silt from the upper Tamar River estuary.
Funding: Launceston Flood Authority ($10,680)
Scheme: Contract Research
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: Fischer AM; MacFarlane GJ
Period: 2012 - 2013

Calm water performance of a novel ROPAX catamaran (2012)$18,120

Description: AMC was requested to develop and conduct a series of scale model experiments to quantify the calm water performance of a novel ROP AX catamaran. This required the conduct of experiments in the AMC towing tank and modifications to the hull model. Analysis of the raw experimental data was undertaken by AMC personnel. A written report was provided which included details of the test program, model particulars, facility and instrumentations details, experimental test rig and procedures, video and photographs, results and discussion. This project required the conduct of applied research to conduct an original series of experiments on a dedicated scale model of a novel ROP AX catamaran. It addressed the research question: How do changes in the loading conditions and modifications to the hull form affect the powering, sinkage and trim of a novel ROP AX catamaran when travelling at a range of speeds? Its innovation lay in the conduct of a novel series of physical experiments to obtain previously unavailable data on the calm water performance of a novel ROP AX catamaran hull form for operation over a range of speeds.
Funding: Sea Transport Solutions ($18,120)
Scheme: Contract Research
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: MacFarlane GJ; Duffy JT; Penesis I
Year: 2012

An Investigation into the Motions of a Landing Craft Operating in Both Deep and Shallow Water (2011 - 2012)$171,181

Funding: Defence Science and Technology Group ($171,181)
Scheme: Contract Research
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: MacFarlane GJ; Duffy JT
Period: 2011 - 2012

Ship Interaction and Ship Mooring Study (2011)$333,600

Funding: Newcastle Port Corporation ($333,600)
Scheme: Contract Research
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: Duffy JT; MacFarlane GJ
Year: 2011

Resistance Tests, Powering Estimates and Seakeeping Tests for the LCH-R for Directorate of Navy Platform Systems (2011)$51,360

Funding: Department of Defence ($51,360)
Scheme: Contract Research
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: MacFarlane GJ; Duffy JT
Year: 2011

Hydrodynamic Testing on an OWC Model (2011)$19,320

Funding: OceanLinx ($19,320)
Scheme: Contract Research
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: MacFarlane GJ; Duffy JT
Year: 2011

Performance and design optimisation of Oscillating Water Column ocean wave energy converters (2011 - 2015)$477,000

Description: This project will develop new ocean wave energy technologies for electricity generation and desalination. Use of this renewable energy technology will dramatically reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The aim is to optimize the next generation of near-shore Oscillating Water Column ocean wave energy conversion systems for utility-scale electricity and desalinated water production. Physical experiments will be used to visualise and quantify the particle flow in and around the systems to identify and minimise energy losses. The results will ensure Oceanlinx, recipients of multiple international renewable energy awards, continues to lead the development of the most effective and economically attractive wave energy conversion systems in the world.
Funding: Australian Research Council ($342,000)
Collaborators: Bombora Wave Power Pty Ltd ($125,000); OceanLinx ($10,000)
Scheme: Grant-Linkage Projects Round 2
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: Bose N; MacFarlane GJ; Penesis I; Goldsworthy LC; Denniss T; Ryan S
Period: 2011 - 2015
Grant Reference: LP110200129

June 2011: 11th International Conference on Fast Sea Transportation (2011)$2,250

Funding: University of Tasmania ($2,250)
Scheme: Grant-Conference Support Scheme
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: MacFarlane GJ
Year: 2011

Model tests on a self-propelled model of a landing craft in shallow water (2010)$20,000

Funding: Defence Science and Technology Group ($20,000)
Scheme: Consultancy
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: MacFarlane GJ; Duffy JT
Year: 2010

Research and Physical Experiments to Investigate Marine Renewable Energy Concepts (2010)$196,500

Funding: OceanLinx ($196,500)
Scheme: Contract Research
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: MacFarlane GJ; Duffy JT
Year: 2010

A Preliminary Investigation into the Relative Motions of a Novel Floating Harbour Transhipper and Shuttle Vessel (2010)$57,840

Funding: Sea Transport Solutions ($57,840)
Scheme: Contract Research
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: MacFarlane GJ; Duffy JT
Year: 2010

Investigation into the Comparative Impact of Wash from Boats and Wind Waves (2009)$40,896

Funding: Swan River Trust ($40,896)
Scheme: Contract Research
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: MacFarlane GJ
Year: 2009

Research and Physical Experiments to Investigate Marine Renewable Energy Concepts (2009)$164,740

Funding: OceanLinx ($164,740)
Scheme: Contract Research
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: MacFarlane GJ
Year: 2009

Research into the Damage Stability of a Landing Craft (2009)$192,000

Funding: Defence Science and Technology Group ($192,000)
Scheme: Contract Research
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: MacFarlane GJ; Renilson MR; Thomas GA
Year: 2009

Powering of Medium Speed Catamarans in Shallow and Deep Water (2009 - 2010)$54,500

Funding: Revolution Design Pty Ltd ($54,500)
Scheme: Contract Research
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: Duffy JT; Thomas GA; MacFarlane GJ
Period: 2009 - 2010

The Novel Production and Analysis of Breaking Waves Utilising Circular-track Moving Disturbances (2009 - 2011)$283,850

Description: The project will allow the design of the world's first circular track wave pool to proceed. The pool, capable of generating customised continuously breaking waves, uses a revolutionary idea proposed by industry partner Liquid Time. A disturbance is rotated on the perimeter of a circular wave pool to create breaking waves on a central sloping beach. Immediate outcomes will be: the ability to physically and numerically produce predetermined continuously generating breaking waves in a circular pool; the control of the wave transformation process; and design of the optimum moving disturbance. Use of a continuous steady-state wave will allow breaking wave analysis and fundamental knowledge of wave mechanics to be significantly extended.
Funding: Australian Research Council ($210,000)
Scheme: Grant-Linkage Projects Round 2
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: Binns JR; Thomas GA; MacFarlane GJ; Renilson MR
Period: 2009 - 2011
Grant Reference: LP0990307

Damage Stability - Validation of FREDYN (2008 - 2012)$279,424

Funding: Defence Research and Development Canada Atlantic ($55,000); Defence Science and Technology Group ($32,600); Maritime Research Institute Netherlands ($191,824)
Scheme: Contract Research
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: Renilson MR; MacFarlane GJ; Thomas GA
Period: 2008 - 2012

Research and Physical Experiments to Investigate the Performance of a Novel Concept for a Pusher Tug and a General Cargo Base (2008)$36,460

Funding: Sea Transport Solutions ($36,460)
Scheme: Contract Research
Administered By: AMC Search
Research Team: Macfarlane G
Year: 2008

Physical Experiments to Investigate Marine Renewable Energy Concepts (2008)$48,480

Funding: Oceanlinx Ltd ($48,480)
Scheme: Contract Research
Administered By: AMC Search
Research Team: Macfarlane G
Year: 2008

Physical Experiments to Investigate Marine Renewable Energy Concepts (2008)$26,370

Funding: BioPower Systems ($26,370)
Scheme: Contract Research
Administered By: AMC Search
Research Team: Macfarlane G
Year: 2008

Investigation into the apparent centre of yaw for a novel trimaran hull form (2008)$51,779

Funding: Austral Ships ($51,779)
Scheme: Contract Research
Administered By: AMC Search
Research Team: Macfarlane G
Year: 2008

Preliminary Investigation into the Dynamic Stability of Military Platforms in Deep and Shallow Water and Potential Application of Reconfigurable Hull Forms (2007 - 2008)$24,000

Funding: Defence Science and Technology Group ($24,000)
Scheme: Consultancy
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: Thomas GA; MacFarlane GJ
Period: 2007 - 2008

Applied Research and Development in the Field of High Speed Vessel Design (2007 - 2008)$25,000

Funding: Incat Crowther ($25,000)
Scheme: Research Agreement
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: Renilson MR; MacFarlane GJ
Period: 2007 - 2008

Motion and Loads of a Hydroelastic Frigate Model in Waves (2007 - 2009)$255,000

Funding: Defence Science and Technology Group ($255,000)
Scheme: Grant
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: Thomas GA; MacFarlane GJ; Davis MR
Period: 2007 - 2009

Australian Maritime Hydrodynamic Research Centre (2002 - 2006)$4,456,949

Funding: Department of Education, Science and Training ($4,456,949)
Scheme: Agreement-Major National Research Facility
Administered By: Australian Maritime College
Research Team: Brandner PA; MacFarlane GJ; Walker GJ
Period: 2002 - 2006

Research Supervision

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Completed

Current

Degree	Title	Commenced
PhD	M4 WEC scale effects	2022

Completed

Degree	Title	Completed
PhD	Integration of Oscillating Water Column Wave Energy Converters within Multi-Use Maritime Structures Candidate: Damon Peter Howe	2020
PhD	Vessel Wave Wakes New perspectives on their generation, propagation and shoreline impacts Candidate: Gregory Lester Cox	2020
PhD	A Resilience-based Causal Framework for Conducting Safety Analysis Candidate: Lauchlan James Clarke	2020
PhD	Investigation on the Use of Wall Reflections to Simulate Wave Energy Converter Array Effects Candidate: Brian John Winship	2019
PhD	A Mission Planner to Improve the Cost-effectiveness of Autonomous Marine Vehicle Deployments Candidate: Fletcher Francis Thompson	2019
PhD	The Floating Harbour Transhipper: Well dock hydrodynamics of a novel transhipment concept Candidate: Nicholas Thomas Maxwell Johnson	2018
PhD	Numerical Analysis of Arrays of Wave Energy Converters Candidate: Aidan Bronson Bharath	2018
PhD	Performance and Survivability of Offshore Oscillating Water Column Wave Energy Converters Candidate: Ahmed Shawki Shawki Mohamed Elhanafi	2017
PhD	An Experimental Investigation into WEC Performance in Realistic Sea States Using PIV Candidate: Thomas Gregory Mitchell Ferguson	2016
PhD	The Investigation of High Quality Surfing Waves Generated by a Moving Pressure Source Candidate: Mohammadreza Javanmardi	2015
PhD	Limitations on the Creation of Continuously Surfable Waves Generated by a Pressure Source Moving in a Circular Path Candidate: Steven Anthony Schmied	2014
PhD	Shallow Water Vessel Wash - Simple Characterisations for a Complex Phenomenon Candidate: Alexander Robbins	2013
PhD	Phase-averaged Analysis of an Oscillating Water Column Wave Energy Converter Candidate: Alan Noel Fleming	2012
Masters	The Study of Ship Motions in Regular Waves using a Mesh-Free Numerical Method Candidate: Bruce Kenneth Cartwright	2012