Experimental study of solutions to reduce downtime problems in ocean facing ports: the Port of Leixões, Portugal, case study

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2013

Authors

Paulo Jorge Rosa Santos (Author) FEUP; Francisco Taveira Pinto (Author) FEUP

Journal

Title: Journal of Applied Water Engineering and Research

Pages: 80-90

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Indexing

Scopus - 4 Citations

Scientific classification

FOS: Engineering and technology

Other information

Authenticus ID: P-00M-NXH

DOI: 10.1080/23249676.2013.831590

Abstract (EN): Downtime at ocean facing ports is often related to excessive moored ship motions caused by wave action. This paper discusses the influence of local conditions on the operational problems at Berth ¿A¿ of Leixões Oil Terminal, Porto, Portugal, and analyses the efficacy and suitability of selected interventions, either on the north breakwater or on the mooring system, to reduce the amplitude of moored ship motions. Mooring practices are also analysed. It was concluded that friction forces at the interface between the ship and the fenders have a significant effect on the moored ship response and effectively reduce ship oscillation amplitudes (especially the surge); while a slight modification of the mooring arrangement has a negligible influence on the ship behaviour. In addition, modifications to the harbour breakwater configuration taking into account local conditions improved Berth ¿A¿ operational conditions.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 11