Vienna Model Basin | Schiffbautechnische Versuchsanstalt in Wien jobs and careers

About Vienna Model Basin | Schiffbautechnische Versuchsanstalt in Wien

VIENNA MODEL BASIN is a competence centre and service provider for the maritime sector and for all areas related to ship technologies. Based on over a century of experience in hydrodynamic and nautical development it is our aim to make our experience and know-how available to the maritime industry. Our mission is to supply the necessary facilities, equipment, and best trained staff in order to satisfy the customer's requirements with regard to quality, efficiency, and time. We provide an array of services including following tests and analyses: Resistance, Propulsion, EEDI, Manoeuvering, Seakeeping, Safe-Return-to-Port, Escort Tugboat Manoeuvres, Open-Top-Containership, Stockholm Agreement and Propeller Tests, Wind Tunnel, Weather Criterion, Cavitation, CFD and Numerical Analyses. Our team of highly skilled professionals works collaboratively to deliver tailored solutions that meet the unique needs of each client. By combining in-depth experimental testing with computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and simulation capabilities, VIENNA MODEL BASIN provides a complete solution for optimizing vessel design, propulsion efficiency, and operational performance. At the heart of VIENNA MODEL BASIN is its renowned over-200-meter towing tank, equipped with advanced linear drive systems and measurement technology, ensuring the highest precision in testing and experimental hydrodynamics. Complementing the towing tank is a high-performance wind tunnel, a cavitation tunnel, as well as numerical and outdoor model testing facilities. Together, these resources allow VIENNA MODEL BASIN to conduct comprehensive testing and analysis across a broad range of applications. Dedicated to remaining at the forefront of hydrodynamic research, we actively engage in collaborative projects with academia, industry, and government agencies. These research initiatives contribute to advancing maritime knowledge, supporting economic growth, and addressing the challenges facing modern shipbuilding.