Approach channels: Risk- and simulation-based design

The aim of this study is to develop new interpretation methods and overall risk assessment models for navigation aspects in association with waterway design. The methods, which are based on the results achieved from ship maneuvering simulation and numerical models, address two ship accident scenarios (i.e. grounding or collision with fixed objects) in terms of the occurrence probability of such accidents. The final results derived from risk assessment are straightforwardly used in the optimal design of waterway dimensions. Several important procedures pertaining to the application of design tools and techniques for such purposes have also been discussed