Technical Papers
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Vessel Traffic Services – 64 years young
In February 1948, the first port control radar was installed at the entrance to the Isle of Man's harbour. However, it was probably the Port of Liverpool which pioneered European Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) when in the same year they set up a radar/radio station, in order to facilitate the boarding of pilots from their cutter. In 1951, Long Beach in California established a similar system to facilitate their port operations. Other major ports in Europe quickly followed.
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DeepWater Horizon spill gives rise to OSR vessel surge
The recent DeepWater Horizon incident has brought into sharp focus the requirement for current, up to date contingency planning, the correct mix of anti-pollution equipment and well practised recovery techniques and crews.
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New corrosion resistant steel grade for marine applications
AMLoCor offers a significant reduction of the corrosion rates in the low water zone (LWZ) and in the permanent immersion zone (PIZ), which is normally the location of the maximum bending moments, and consequently the highest steel stresses.
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US port-related infrastructure investments reap dividends
By raising the priority of seaports and their connecting infrastructure, America can achieve modern, navigable ports with efficient intermodal connections, while creating greater trade and job opportunities for both today and the future.
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Extreme crane upgrades
The Panama Canal is being expanded. Jumbo vessels, 23 rows wide, are being constructed. This means larger ship to shore cranes will be needed at many terminals. When a crane owner considers his options, he may be concerned that upgrading will not be feasible.
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The Panama Canal expansion and its impact on world trade
The Panama Canal expansion is a project of global importance, designed to maintain the waterway’s competitiveness and enhance the value of the Panama route. After years of analysis and hundreds of studies performed by the ACP, the people of Panama decided that it was in the best interest of the nation to engage in a project that would not only guarantee the sustainability of its main asset, but that would also be an economic engine capable of offering a myriad of opportunities for generations to come.
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Chinese port restrictions lead to Subic Bay floating terminal solution
Behind the creation of a new floating transhipment terminal in the Philippines on behalf of the Brazilian mining giant Vale, is the story of emerging geopolitical tensions over China’s seemingly endless need for raw materials.
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The new Sydney Vessel Traffic Service system: a tailored solution
In 2007 Sydney Ports Corporation undertook a formal marine risk assessment of their Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) requirements, following which they made the decision to replace the existing system with the most up to date technology available from Signalis. This formal approach ensured all aspects of Sydney Ports port area and environment were detailed and assessed.
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The buoyant future of fender technology
Floating docks and protective barriers cost often less to build than traditional fixed structures. They do not rely on heavy construction works, which can be costly and time consuming. Installing a prefabricated floating structure is generally much less disruptive to the berth’s immediate surroundings.
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Vessel traffic management in the Port of Rotterdam
This article discusses how vessel traffic management in the Port of Rotterdam is about sharing reliable information, about minimizing unnecessary delays along the chain. It is about planning, coordinating and respecting arrangements and agreements. This is not only for the benefit of the port’s clients, but also for the benefit of the port itself.
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