The Nagasaki Research & Development Center specializes
in ships and offshore structures. Comprehensive studies on ship
hull forms, propellers and offshore structures are conducted
in the experimental tank complex, which consists of a towing
tank, a seakeeping & maneuvering basin, a shallow water
basin, an ice tank and a cavitation tunnel. It is the world's
largest, among private enterprises.
Research and development at the center is geared toward investigating
performance, economics, and safety of merchant ships, naval
ships, floating structures and underwater vehicles, while maintaining
close contact with international research organizations and
Ship & Ocean Engineering Division of MHI.
