THE VIOLENCE, CHAOS AND BEAUTY OF CAVITATION

When fluid flows around an object at high speed, like water around a ship's propeller, it may form bubbles like water boiling. This phenomenon is called cavitation.

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PETER MORRIS MEDAL

Scott Laughlin's commitment to safe, efficient maritime operations and environmental preservation in Antarctica has been recognised with this prestigious prize.

LAKE ST CLAIR SECRETS

A research project mapping the floor of Australia's deepest glacial lake hopes to shine a light on the underwater environment and how it formed.

CO-OP IMMERSION

Maritime engineering students Toby Pearce and David Gordon have honed their project management skills and gained vital industry experience during a work placement at Serco Defence.

BREAKING THE ICE

A simulator that trains icebreaker crews to safely navigate polar waters is one step closer to reality, following validation of the virtual model of the Aurora Australis.

GROWTH AGENDA

AMC plans to significantly increase its VET student numbers by developing new courses to meet changing industry demands, improving flexible delivery options and expanding into key international markets.

SUBMARINE STUDY

Dr Zhi Leong is working on a three-year project to develop a set of numerical modelling tools to test the performance of submarines.

FLOW LINE FOCUS

PhD candidate Curtis Armstrong has partnered with deepwater engineering specialists INTECSEA on a research project to help protect and get better performance from their riser flow line systems.

LOGISTICAL DREAM

Martin Valencia has landed his dream job in logistics thanks to his own tenacity and assistance from the University of Tasmania’s career mentor program.

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