Fluids Engineering & Ship Performance Evaluation Department

 In this department, three groups conduct research aimed at the assessment and improvement of the performance (propulsion, maneuverability, seakeeping, stability, etc.) of vessels at sea. The research contributes the improvement of shipping safety by providing technical support for investigations to determine the cause of marine accidents and for the establishment of international standards.
 In addition, this department is also developing world-leading and highly reliable CFD software for ship hydrodynamics. It enables users to estimate the ship's performance in the actual sea and analyze turbulent flow around energy-saving devices. This department is releasing theis software with user the support primarily to domestic shipyards.