Working student: Design & Proposal Ferries

Within Damen Offshore and Specialized Vessels, the Ferries Design & Proposal team is responsible for designing ferry proposals and preparing cost estimates, ensuring designs meet customer and classification requirements. The team focuses on delivering the right solution and developing future-proof vessels.

About the role

To create an appropriate ferry design, it is essential to accurately map the vessel’s operational profile. Part of this profile is the ship’s speed, which depends on various external factors, including the tidal current along the intended route.

To gain a proper understanding of the ship’s operational profile, the tidal current in the area must be analyzed in detail and linked to the ship’s operation. As an intern, you will answer the main research question: “How does the ship’s operational profile depend on the tidal current in a specific area?”

By using available current data, a speed prediction tool, and statistical analysis, you will determine the speed profile of the vessel to be designed. At a later stage, the findings of your study will be used to design the ship’s propulsion system as sustainably as possible.

Key accountabilities

You will be responsible for the following aspects:

• Develop a method to access relevant data and couple it to the existing speed prediction tool.
• Apply general statistics to predict the impact of tidal currents on the vessel’s operational profile.
• Analyze outcomes and present your findings.
• Work closely with the Design & Proposal team.

Skills & Experience

We are looking for a student who:

• Is currently pursuing a Bachelor or Master in a maritime-related study.
• Has experience with Microsoft Excel and preferably Python.
• Communicates fluently in Dutch, as all existing data and documentation is in Dutch.

What we offer

• Mentoring at academic level will be available throughout the internship.
• A pleasant and dynamic, international work environment with an informal atmosphere.
• Insight into the vessel design process.

Please note that this assignment is for one month only.