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Van Oossanen Naval Architects joins Project MENENS

Van Oossanen Naval Architects joins Project MENENS

Sailing on methanol helps significantly reduce CO2 emissions, and within the international maritime sector, it’s thought to be one of the most viable fuels for large-scale introduction in the short to medium term. Van Oossanen Naval Architects is...

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The Science of science Fiction

The Science of science Fiction

Our founder, Peter van Oossanen, published over a hundred scientific papers and five books throughout his academic and naval architecture career. Now in retirement, he's turned his wealth of accumulated scientific and engineering-related expertise...

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YachtTalk Heesen: The Sustainable Future Of Yachting

YachtTalk Heesen: The Sustainable Future Of Yachting

We were invited for the third episode of YachtTalk organised by Heesen Yachts. For this show the central topic is the sustainable future of yachting. Perry van Oossanen MD Van Oossanen Naval Architect, shared his thoughts on the most efficient...

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New development: Foil Assist for fast planing hulls

New development: Foil Assist for fast planing hulls

For a number of years Van Oossanen Naval Architects have done research on the application of a hydrofoil placed amidships on planing hulls. The goal is not to go into a hydrofoiling “flying mode”, but to carry part of the boat’s weight on the foil,...

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Unique project, fully electrical ferry

Unique project, fully electrical ferry

Van Oossanen Naval Architects has been commissioned for a very unique project, designing a full electric ferry for cyclists and hikers in a special part of the Netherlands called Rivierengebied. To meet the current requirements, the municipalities...

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The Yacht of 2030

The Yacht of 2030

The Yacht of 2030, an in-house research project of Van Oossanen Naval Architects, to stay ahead of the International Marine Organisation roadmap for a 50% reduction in CO2 emissions by 2050. Read the full article in Superyacht Times newspaper issue...

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