Review on fixed and floating offshore structures. Part I: Types of platforms with some applications

CV Amaechi, A Reda, HO Butler, IA Ja'e… - Journal of Marine Science …, 2022 - mdpi.com
Diverse forms of offshore oil and gas structures are utilized for a wide range of purposes and
in varying water depths. They are designed for unique environments and water depths …

Review on the design and mechanics of bonded marine hoses for Catenary Anchor Leg Mooring (CALM) buoys

CV Amaechi, C Chesterton, HO Butler, F Wang, J Ye - Ocean Engineering, 2021 - Elsevier
In recent times, there is a rise in the application of bonded marine hoses on floating offshore
structures (FOS). These increased developments on bonded marine hoses have led to their …

Evaluation of the risk of pollution caused by ship operations through bow-tie-based fuzzy Bayesian network

O Bayazit, M Kaptan - Journal of Cleaner Production, 2023 - Elsevier
Ocean and marine environments face the adverse effects of climate change and
environmental pollution. Maritime transportation, one of the most severe marine pollution …

Numerical studies on CALM buoy motion responses and the effect of buoy geometry cum skirt dimensions with its hydrodynamic waves-current interactions

CV Amaechi, F Wang, J Ye - Ocean Engineering, 2022 - Elsevier
An essential aspect of Catenary Anchor Leg Moorings (CALM) buoy structures are the
components of hydrodynamics like waves, underwater current, and wind. In this study …

Mathematical modelling of bonded marine hoses for single point mooring (SPM) systems, with Catenary Anchor Leg Mooring (CALM) buoy application—A review

CV Amaechi, F Wang, J Ye - Journal of Marine Science and Engineering, 2021 - mdpi.com
The application of mathematical analysis has been an essential tool applied on Catenary
Anchor Leg Mooring (CALM) buoys, Wave Energy Converters (WEC), point absorber buoys …

Feasibility study on suspended inter-array power cables between two spar-type offshore wind turbines

A Schnepf, C Lopez-Pavon, MC Ong, G Yin… - Ocean …, 2023 - Elsevier
The present study investigates the feasibility of suspended inter-array cabling between two
floating offshore wind turbines. In these cable configurations, the power cables do not touch …

Guidelines on asset management of offshore facilities for monitoring, sustainable maintenance, and safety practices

CV Amaechi, A Reda, IM Kgosiemang, IA Ja'e… - Sensors, 2022 - mdpi.com
Recent activities in the oil and gas industry have shown an increasing need for monitoring
engagements, such as in ship**, logistics, exploration, drilling, or production. Hence, there …

[HTML][HTML] Numerical investigation on mooring line configurations of a Paired Column Semisubmersible for its global performance in deep water condition

CV Amaechi, AC Odijie, F Wang, J Ye - Ocean Engineering, 2022 - Elsevier
The advances observed in the offshore-renewable industry include the recent development
of a deep draft paired column semisubmersible platform developed for application on dry …

Review of composite marine risers for deep-water applications: Design, development and mechanics

CV Amaechi, C Chesterton, HO Butler, N Gillet… - Journal of Composites …, 2022 - mdpi.com
In recent times, the utilisation of marine composites in tubular structures has grown in
popularity. These applications include composite risers and related SURF (subsea …

[HTML][HTML] Local tailored design of deep water composite risers subjected to burst, collapse and tension loads

CV Amaechi - Ocean Engineering, 2022 - Elsevier
There is an increasing demand for more sustainable and adaptable technologies in the
offshore industry. Thus, composite structures are more frequently used in the industry …