Advances in Berthing and Mooring of Ships and Offshore Structures

Abstract

Invited Lectures.- Historical Development of Berthing and Mooring.- Berthing and Mooring Accident Statistics and Use of Risk Analysis in Berthing and Mooring.- Marine Terminal Technology. Winch Berthing and Mooring. Recent Developments.- On the Prediction of Fender Forces at Berthing Structures. Part I: Calculation Method(s).- On the Prediction of Fender Forces at Berthing Structures. Part II: Ship Berthing Related to Fender Structure.- Use of Statistical Data and Methods in Impact Evaluation of Fender Design.- Wind and Wind Fluctuations.- Computer Modelling of Wave Propagation in Coastal Areas and Harbours.- Field Observations of Ship Behaviour at Berth.- Forces Related to Motions of Moored Ships. Analytical Methods of Moored Ship Motions.- Optimization and Safety Considerations in the Design of Stationkeeping Systems.- Simulation of Motions of Berthed Vessels - Simplified Simulation Model.- Written Contributions.- Rapid In Field Ferryberth Construction.- The Probabilistic Approach in the Selection of Ropes and Fenders.- Distribution of Berthing Speed and Eccentricity Factor of VLCC Investigated in Japan.- The Virtual Mass Coefficient of Berthing Ship.- Ships and Berth Structures Interactions.- Effect of Fluctuation of Wind on Ship Motions.- Consideration on Safety of Fendering System.- Long Waves and Moored Ship Behaviour at the Port of Sines - A Research Project.- Observation of Ship Motions in Rough Weather Conditions.- Effect of Characteristics of Mooring Systems and External Forces to Motions of Moored Ships.- Asymptotic and Variational Methods Applied to the Evaluation of Wave Drift Forces.- Mooring Systems of VLCC, LPGC and LNGC in Japan.- Effect of Mooring Lines on Ship Motions.- Ship Deck Machinery Design Forces, Arrangement and Equipment.- Mooring Systems for Ships Harbouring in Port.- Fenders Installed in Japan.- Fenders Used in Turkey.- Experimental and Theoretical Investigation of an Advanced Fender/Mooring System Based on Energy Absorbing Principles.- To Whom is the Responsibility for Berthing and Mooring Operations to be Entrusted?.- Mooring Systems of the World Largest Floating Oil Storage Base.- The Use of Marine Fenders as Energy Absorbing Damper Units in Mooring Systems.- Possible Future Developments.- Conclusions and Recommendations.- List of Participants.