The project deals with the nautical sustainability of the mooring berth planned for the reception of product tankers in the Port of Koper at “Silos” berth. The EU has become a net importer of gasoline and diesel fuels, while the US has begun to export large quantities of oil products, including JET fuel. Therefore, the need for the reception of larger oil tankers at the mooring site Jet on the "Silos" berth has arisen, which will ensure the port competitiveness. Full mission real-time simulation method was applied to analyse tanker-berthing and passing interaction between Ro-Ro and moored tanker.
F.30 Professional assessment of the situation
COBISS.SI-ID: 2857571Luka Koper is one of the most dangerous facilities in which an industrial accident can occur, the consequences of which may be catastrophic. Since destruction of property, environmental degradation or even the threat to human lives can occur even outside the boundaries of the port, the company must ensure long-term safe management, including risk management in the social environment. In the paper, first, a qualitative approach was applied for risk identification, and then qualitative and quantitative methods were used to assess the level of risk and the effectiveness of risk mitigation measures.
F.30 Professional assessment of the situation
COBISS.SI-ID: 2818659In the third basin of the Port of Koper, a multipurpose mooring berth (VNT) is located, where ships berthing is arranged in the Mediterranean stile. This means that the RO-RO vessel is only made fast with the stern to the shore, while the bow is secured with anchors. In such a position, ships with a high superstructure are perpendicularly exposed to the northern winds (bora and tramontana). In order to improve mooring safety, the existing buoy will be re-allocated to a more efficient location. The position of the buoy itself, anchors, sinker weights, chain sizes and chain geometries are calculated by our own developed application, while the dynamic load is verified on the ship's simulator. It was found that the Port of Koper can accommodate larger RoRo ships at the VNT berth, which will reduce the negative impacts of safety in the 2nd basin and at the same time have positive economic effects.
F.30 Professional assessment of the situation
COBISS.SI-ID: 2827363Due to the strong wind M/V “NEPTUNE THELISIS” collided with the quay and caused damage to port facilities. The gantry crane fell over and was completely demolished. Damage was reported to be approximately 16 million EURO and additional indirect damage is expected due to reduced loading capacity at the terminal. Based on measures, calculations, simulations and video analysis we provided our professional statement that the vessel was pulled from its mooring position because of a chain of incorrect decisions and unprofessional seamanship as well as gross negligence on the part of the vessel’s command. This report will be of great support at trial (for LK). The likelihood is great that in this particular case, the expertise and diligence of our scientists will be of inestimable help in saving unnecessary costs - legal expenses.
F.30 Professional assessment of the situation
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