MOSES

MOSES is engineering software for the hydrostatic and hydrodynamic analysis of offshore floating systems. It is used across key industries like Oil & Gas, Renewable Energy, and marine construction to ensure project safety and efficiency. Engineers use MOSES to simulate all phases of marine operations, from the transport and installation of jackets and topsides, to the in place analysis of floating offshore wind turbines, making it the vital tool for any project involving large floating structures.  

Yes. MOSES is specifically designed to simulate a wide range of complex offshore installation procedures. Depending on the tier, you can accurately model heavy lifts, jacket launches from a barge, topside float-overs, and subsea pipe or cable laying operations. The software allows you to investigate and resolve engineering challenges for these high-stakes operations, ensuring they can be completed safely and successfully.  

MOSES integrates directly with SACS to provide a powerful, end-to-end workflow for floating structure analysis. With MOSES Advanced and Ultimate, you can import a SACS structural model directly into MOSES. After performing hydrodynamic, structural and fatigue analysis in MOSES, you can then use SACS to perform design code checks on the floating structure, ensuring compliance with industry standards.  

Offshore simulation software is a type of engineering tool used to predict the behavior of structures and vessels in marine environments. It analyzes how floating systems will respond to forces like wind, waves, and currents. This analysis is crucial for ensuring the structural integrity, stability, and safety of offshore platforms, pipelines, and complex installation operations. MOSES is a leading example, providing a unified environment for this type of advanced hydrodynamic and hydrostatic analysis. 

MOSES Wind Turbine (formerly OpenWindPower Floating Platform) is the premier solution for the analysis of floating offshore wind turbines. It integrates the capabilities of MOSES Ultimate with OpenFAST solvers creating a seamless workflow for coupled analysis. This allows you to accurately model the complex interactions between the floating platform, mooring systems, and the wind turbine itself under various environmental loads, ensuring the stability and viability of your design. 

Vessel lift simulation is the process of modeling and analyzing the lifting of heavy objects using a crane on a floating vessel. It is a critical step in planning offshore construction and decommissioning projects. Engineers use software like MOSES to verify vessel stability during the lift, check sling and crane loads, and analyze clearances. This de-risks the operation by ensuring the entire procedure can be completed safely and efficiently, even in challenging sea conditions. 

Bentley provides a wide range of learning resources to help you master MOSES. For peer support and video guides, visit our Bentley Communities forum and official YouTube channel. For structured, on-demand courses, explore the Bentley Software Training Center. If you need training specific to your project, Bentley also offers Expert Services including custom courses, mentoring, and consulting. You can learn more about these personalized options here.