Service
Port-Related Services
Ports require both the development of hard infrastructure such as quay facilities, navigation channels, and anchorages, as well as the establishment of operational standards and guidelines as soft infrastructure.
Terminal planning is also essential for smooth port logistics.
Japan Marine Science supports port development planning from both the soft and hard aspects.
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Port Facility Planning, Port Development Effectiveness, and Port Logistics Survey
Purpose
- Formulate future plans, reorganization plans, and logistics plans for ports
- Develop port facilities to improve safety
- Streamline logistics and increase cargo handling volume
- Accommodate large vessels
- Further develop the port
Content
Planning for future port development and reorganization requires a forward-looking perspective on logistics and demand. Japan Marine Science conducts demand surveys for ports, identifies current bottlenecks, organizes issues for further competitiveness, and proposes future and reorganization plans for port facilities.
Safe and secure port planning requires both land-side and vessel-side perspectives. We incorporate analyses and proposals from both port engineers and maritime experts to develop optimal port plans.
Navigation Channel and Anchorage Planning
Navigation channel and anchorage planning is carried out based on the intended use and methods for the water area. We utilize various simulations to evaluate the impact of water area development on vessel traffic and the safety of ship handling, thereby formulating plans that incorporate safety measures.
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Terminal Planning and Design
Purpose
- Improve efficiency and safety of cargo handling
Content
Through logistics simulations and mooring studies, we propose terminal space, required cargo handling equipment capacity, and mooring facility specifications (layout and strength) according to current and future cargo demand.
For example, in container terminals, we analyze cargo operations such as container trailer handling, storage yard layout, container movement within the terminal, and gantry crane operations. We develop plans that include efficient terminal layouts and mooring facility designs tailored to the target vessel types.
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Quay Facility, Water Area Facility, Navigation Channel, and Anchorage Survey
Purpose
- Accommodate large vessels
- Accommodate large vessels at quay and water area scale
Content
We propose measures for accommodating large vessels at ports, quay facilities, and water area facilities, and verify their feasibility.
For surveys of quay facilities, water area facilities, navigation channels, and anchorages, we use scientific methods such as ship handling simulations and mooring motion simulations for quantitative verification, analysis, and evaluation. We also prepare support measures (such as tugboat use) and operational standards for existing quay and water area facilities, and provide renovation plans for facilities with safety issues.