Siflow21. Predictive Simulation Of Navigation Channels And Port Infrastructure Capacity With Automatic Identification System (Ais) Data Assesment

Abstract

Port development projects require reliable data for cost-benefit evaluation of the investment and selection of the best alternative. The objective of the analysis is to confirm that they will respond to the future capacity of the port together with an adequate safety/risk level, optimizing the dedicated resources. A methodology is described combining a mathematical model of traffic forecast with the evaluation of nautical risks. As a result, it allows to establish the service&safety level of the navigation channel or the new infrastructure and to set the basis for decision-making. SiFlow21 is a predictive simulation model for maritime traffic, developed by Siport21. It allows to quantify the movement of ships in the waterplane area of a port. It takes into account the topology of the port, the various traffics with their particular volume and seasonal distribution, the navigation rules, tidal conditions and local maritime climate. It is extremely versatile to adapt to channels and ports that can become very complex.