Application of shiphandling simulation to harbour and waterway design Part II*

Abstract

The paper describes the problem of aiding the harbour layout design through computer simulation of ship motion. The key aspect of this support relies on treatment of the ship and the commanding pilot as a stochastic sensor testing the given harbour layout under varying environmental conditions. The role and effectiveness of the ship motion simulation in the harbour design are discussed in reference to other existing harbour design support methods. The paper presents an example of the simulation experiment which was used for the selection of the harbour layout during planning of the expansion of Port of Callao, Peru. Such example may be used as a pattern for nautical analyses with the application of shiphandling simulation technology. The paper also evaluates the degree of fulfilment of the simulation objectives and points out the areas for further research.