WINDLASS JIP - analysing the impact of wind in the port environment

摘要

High windage ships navigating in confined waters and moored at terminals are challenged by strong winds. Recent incidents with container vessels and cruise ships in ports, illustrate the growing challenges for such high windage vessels to manoeuvre and moor safely in strong winds. The size of these vessels has increased dramatically over the last decade whereas the waterways, locks and docks remain the same. With a height of more than 50 m such vessels experience wind speeds at higher altitudes in the boundary layer. Buildings, container stacks and other vessels add to the complex 3D character of the wind in ports. Ship operators and pilots often only have the general weather forecast but are lacking local and precise data.