Ayesa Ship Manoeuvring Simulation Studies

Marine & Coastal

Ship manoeuvring simulation studies

Creating master plans for future ports and harbors requires a detailed and comprehensive approach, involving thorough assessments, technical evaluations, and data-driven decision-making. A critical aspect of this process is simulating ship movements in the port approaches and maneuvering areas. These simulations serve multiple purposes, including training, research, and conducting both qualitative and quantitative assessments of port engineering. Our objective is to assist port management teams in making well-informed decisions by offering simulations of various scenarios and factors that impact capital expenditure (CAPEX) and operational expenditure (OPEX) budgets

Applications of 2D and 3D ship manoeuvring simulation studies

• Port Planning and Analysis

• Technical Appraisal of Vessel Navigation

• Determination of Vessel Manoeuvring Strategies

• Achieving Optimal Port Performance

• Route Planning & Vessel Traffic Management

Our approach - SimFlex4

Our team conducts ship maneuvering simulation studies using SimFlex4, developed by FORCE Technology, a leading provider of ship simulation software.

We employ a ‘full mission ship simulator’ that replicates the complete visual and operational environment of a ship’s navigation bridge, offering a high level of realism. This setup allows pilots to interact with the same instruments and visual cues they would encounter in real-world scenarios. Our approach combines detailed coastal modeling with advanced ship maneuvering simulations, supported by a team of experienced master mariners, simulation pilots, and software modelers.

Incorporating virtual reality further enhances the effectiveness of our simulations, enabling comprehensive evaluations of risks and operational efficiency across a wide range of marine operations and engineering projects. This immersive environment allows us to perform risk assessments and detailed evaluations with greater accuracy and efficiency.

“Desktop simulation provides assurance in the initial project engineering phases.”

Key Services

Assessments

Fast-time and real-time 2D and 3D desktop ship manoeuvring simulation

Navigation channel assessment and design

Depth under keel clearance (UKC) assessments

Operational downtime assessments

Mooring layout assessments

Vertical and horizontal spatial vessel analysis

Tug fleet and bollard pull capacity

Applications and Benefits

• Supports port master planning and operational process formulation.

• Identifies vessel manoeuvring strategies for arrival and departure in proposed port developments.

• Confirms and enhances navigation approach channels, breakwater layouts, alignments, and vessel manoeuvring areas.

• Assesses port operational limits under various environmental conditions.

• Calculates the required tug power and fleet size for new or existing ports or terminals.

• Confirms under-keel clearance to determine channel dredging volumes.

• Demonstrates that simulations prior to construction can enhance investment returns by optimizing CAPEX and OPEX.

Studies

Full mission bridge ship simulation

Simulating restricted waterways with shipship interaction, bank interaction and squat

One-way and two-way vessel traffic analysis

Determination of operational environmental limits for vessel manoeuvring and mooring

Aids to navigation determination, specifications and placement

• Projects the impact of future trends, like increased traffic, on port operations and infrastructure.

• Enables simulation of multiple scenarios within a model, such as extreme weather conditions or tidal effects.

• Defines ship manoeuvring parameters for new or expanded terminal and waterway developments.

• Contributes to the development of port operational guidelines or marine terminal handbooks.

• Aids in optimising navigation layouts and under-keel clearance (UKC) requirements to minimize dredging needs and capital expenditures.

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