Advances in Berthing and Mooring of Ships and Offshore Structures (Nato Science Series E: (146))

Two previous NATO Advanced Study Institutes (ASI) on berthing and mooring of ships have been held; the first in Lisboa, Portugal in 1965, and the second at Wallingford, England in 1973. These ASls have contributed significantly to the under­ standing and development of fenders and mooring, as have works by Oil Companies International Marine Forum (1978) and PIANC (1984). Developments in ship sizes and building of new specialized terminals at very exposed locations have necessitated further advances in the combined mooring and fendering technology. Exploration and exploitation of the continental shelves have also brought about new and challenging problems, developments and solutions. Offshore activities and developments have in­ fluenced and improved knowledge about both ships and other floating structures which are berthed and/or moored under various environmental conditions. The scope of this ASI was to present recent advances in berth­ ing and mooring of ships and mooring of floating offshore structures, focusing on models and tools available with a view towards safety and reduction of frequencies and consequences of accidents. Front Matter....Pages i-x Historical Development of Berthing and Mooring....Pages 1-5 Berthing and Mooring Accident Statistics and Use of Risk Analysis in Berthing and Mooring....Pages 6-30 Marine Terminal Technology. Winch Berthing and Mooring. Recent Developments....Pages 31-61 On the Prediction of Fender Forces at Berthing Structures Part I : Calculation Method(s)....Pages 62-94 On the Prediction of Fender Forces at Berthing Structures Part II : Ship Berthing Related to Fender Structure....Pages 95-166 Use of Statistical Data and Methods in Impact Evaluation of Fender Design....Pages 167-172 Wind and Wind Fluctuations....Pages 173-186 Computer Modelling of Wave Propagation in Coastal Areas and Harbours....Pages 187-197 Field Observations of Ship Behaviour at Berth....Pages 198-264 Forces Related to Motions of Moored Ships/ Analytical Methods of Moored Ship Motions....Pages 265-281 Optimization and Safety Considerations in the Design of Stationkeeping Systems....Pages 282-297 Simulation of Motions of Berthed Vessels - Simplified Simulation Model....Pages 298-303 Rapid in Field Ferryberth Construction....Pages 304-321 The Probabilistic Approach in the Selection of Ropes and Fenders....Pages 322-322 Distribution of Berthing Speed and Eccentricity Factor of VLCC Investigated in Japan....Pages 323-327 The Virtual Mass Coefficient of Berthing Ship....Pages 328-337 Ships and Berth Structures Interactions....Pages 338-342 Effect of Fluctuation of Wind on Ship Motions....Pages 343-346 Consideration on Safety of Fendering System....Pages 347-351 Long Waves and Moored Ship Behaviour at the Port of Sines — A Research Project....Pages 352-357 Observation of Ship Motions in Rough Weather Conditions....Pages 358-367 Effect of Characteristics of Mooring Systems and External Forces to Motions of Moored Ships....Pages 368-379 Asymptotic and Variational Methods Applied to the Evaluation of Wave Drift Forces....Pages 380-395 Mooring Systems of VLCC, LPGC and LNGC in Japan....Pages 396-400 Effect of Mooring Lines on Ship Motions....Pages 401-403 Ship Deck Machinery....Pages 404-440 Mooring Systems for Ships Harbouring in Port....Pages 441-448 Fenders Installed in Japan....Pages 449-453 Fenders Used in Turkey....Pages 454-456 Experimental and Theoretical Investigation of an Advanced Fender/ Mooring System Based on Energy Absorbing Principles....Pages 457-458 To whom is the Responsibility for Berthing and Mooring Operations to be Entrusted?....Pages 459-460 Mooring Systems of the World Largest Floating Oil Storage Base....Pages 461-473 The Use of Marine Fenders as Energy Absorbing Damper Units in Mooring Systems....Pages 474-490 Possible Future Developments....Pages 491-491 Conclusions and Recommendations....Pages 492-493 Back Matter....Pages 494-501 Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Study Institute on Advances in Berthing and Mooring of Ships and Offshore Structures, Trondheim, Norway, September 7-17, 1987