Research into how ships bend and twist in waves wins Southampton undergraduate a national prize
MEng Ship Science student Will Ashley has been awarded a top prize by the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST) for his third year individual project examining how ships structurally respond to the action of waves.
A former professional sailor, Will returned to study after working with a naval architect in the Caribbean who suggested he should consider changing career. “I chose the University of Southampton as it’s the best in the world for naval architecture. I’m now in my final year and know it’s been a good decision,” he explains.
His project, Experimental Modelling of Ship Bending and Twisting in Waves - Utilising 3D Printing, involved towing tank testing with a model barge that had been produced by 3D printing at the university; it was supervised by Professor Pandeli Temarel and Dr Sally Bennett. The prize, (Young Engineer of the Year) was awarded by the marine engineering company Harris Pye, based in Barry with the IMarEST South Wales branch. Will is now researching how sloshing in LNG (liquefied natural gas) carriers is coupled with ship motions.
Southampton Oceanography graduate James Wilkie won the IMarEST prize for Best Marine Scientist, both Will and James received their awards at the South Wales branch annual dinner. IMarEST, founded in 1889, brings together marine engineers, scientists and technologists into one international multi-disciplinary professional body.
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