Hydrodynamics & Vessel Performance Internship

Van Oord; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 8,000 - 12,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Intensive supervision from engineers

Exposure to real projects

Multidisciplinary environment

Access to analysis tools

Job summary

Van Oord in Rotterdam invites a highly analytical Master’s student in Maritime Engineering or Naval Architecture to join a graduation internship focused on the operational behavior of our vessels. You will analyse hull motions and forces for cutter, hopper, or crane configurations, using ANSYS AQWA in collaboration with our Gorinchem office.

From day one you are part of SMD Design & Engineering, working with engineers and operations teams.

Qualifications

• Master's student in Maritime Engineering or Naval Architecture.
• Strong analytical mindset and ability to translate theory to practice.
• Interest in hydrodynamics and vessel motions.
• Experience with simulation tools such as ANSYS AQWA is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform hydrodynamic analyses of existing vessels and proposed concepts using ANSYS AQWA in collaboration with Gorinchem office.
• Investigate vessel motions and structural responses under operational conditions.
• Translate analysis results into practical and innovative design improvements.
• Visit projects and engage with crew members to validate operational insights.
• Collaborate with engineers, project teams and fellow graduation students.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Hydrodynamics

Collaboration

Independent thinking

Communication of insights

Use of simulation tools

Education

Master's in Maritime Engineering

Naval Architecture

Tools

ANSYS AQWA

Job description

Van Oord in Rotterdam invites a highly analytical Master’s student in Maritime Engineering or Naval Architecture to join a graduation internship focused on the operational behavior of our vessels. You will analyse hull motions and forces for cutter, hopper, or crane configurations, using ANSYS AQWA in collaboration with our Gorinchem office.

From day one you are part of SMD Design & Engineering, working with engineers and operations teams.