MARIN, the Maritime Research Institute Netherlands, was founded in 1929 as the Netherlands Ship Model Basin (NSMB) by the Dutch government and industry. Work was started in 1932, following completion of the deep water towing tank.

MARIN has been an independent and innovative service provider for the maritime industry and a contributor to the well being of society, since 1932. The services incorporate a unique combination of simulation, model testing, full-scale measurements and training programmes. MARIN provides services to the shipbuilding and offshore industry and governments. Customers include commercial ship builders, fleet owners, naval architects, classification societies, oil and LNG companies and navies, the world over.

MARIN is always strengthening the link between academic research and market needs. Through this, continuous synergy with the maritime industry is guaranteed. To fulfil its hydrodynamic research services, MARIN has an exceptional range of computer simulations, model testing, full-scale measurements and training facilities.

At present, 265 people work at MARIN; together they are responsible for a turnover of € 26 million. 85% was earned on the commercial worldwide maritime market.