A Study on Proposed New Consideration Factors in Channel Design Process

Park, Young-Soo; Lee, Hyong-Ki

Journal of Navigation and Port Research 2003;27(6):661-667.
Published online December 31, 2003.

A Study on Proposed New Consideration Factors in Channel Design Process

Abstract

There are certain guidelines on the channel design such as domestic guidelines(Korean and Japanese, etc.) and international guideline known as PIANC Rules(Permanent International Association of Navigation Congresses Rules), in the world. These rules have considered many factors such as natural conditions, ship maneuverability and geographical features etc. But it is contented that the area of these rules that are meant to facilitate the ease of ship-handling is insufficient. To satisfy this point in design process, it is necessary to take into account the difficulties encountered in ship-handling within these inland waterways. Because many vessels are navigating at the same time within these waterways, the specific navigable traffic volume should be considered with regard to the standard process of route designing. It must also be considered with regard to the volume of navigable traffic because of ship-handling difficulty that arises within the same waterway with varying amounts of traffic volume because that ship-handling/manueverability is directly influenced by these factors. This paper aims to propose a new approach to the design of standard inland water route considering the traffic volume and the shape of waterway. Also consider the relationship among these factors may affect to the ship-handling difficulties.

Key Words: Channel;Design;Safety;Ship-handling Difficulty;Traffic Volume