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Port Access and Navigation (CVEN90068)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Not available in 2025
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The subject examines the topics of ship traffic, of channel and port design. It provides an in-depth overview of problems and issues relevant for port and harbour engineering. The subject relies on a synergetic approach combining cutting-edge research in Maritime Engineering and strong engagement of eminent industry-based lecturers from world leading firms. A number of industry-based applications and case-study examples will be introduced to complement the lectures.
Topics include:
- Wave theory and marine forecasting;
- Vessel types and handling;
- Navigational aids;
- Underkeel clearance;
- Channel design;
- Port safety;
- Port Organization;
- Marine Geotechnics;
- Moorings and Anchors.
Intended learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this Unit should be able to:
- Demonstrate a knowledge of the fundamental topics of port access and navigation;
- Analyse port access and navigation applications;
- Apply a system approach to port access and navigation as a part of port and harbour engineering;
- Prepare port access and navigation plans for a given class of vessel
- Demonstrate highly developed analytical and problem solving skills.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students should have developed the following generic skills:
- Cognitive skills to review, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge and identify and provide solutions to complex problems
- To make high level, independent judgements in a range of technical or management functions in varied specialised contexts
- To initiate, plan, implement and evaluate broad functions within varied specialised technical and/or creative contexts
- Communication skills to demonstrate an understanding of theoretical concepts
- Cognitive skills to think critically and to generate and evaluate complex ideas
Last updated: 4 March 2025