ABSTRACT: In this paper, we investigate the validity of quasi-static discrete-event simulation for estimation of fuel consumption and assessment of energy effective ship designs. Stricter emission regulations for ships and developments in computer science have sparked an interest in virtual testin...

Increased competition and low oil prices coupled with promising prospects for new oil and gas (O&G) reserves in the Arctic region has led to expansion of activities into the offshore Arctic. This brings along new challenges for the offshore logistics that need to be addressed. These challenges i...