ForeCoast® Marine simulates, in a virtual world, all of the port’s operations (e.g. tugs, pilotage, berthing, loading, off-loading) and the way these are affected by metocean conditions.

Through these simulations, it can be used to evaluate the current performance of the port in terms of key metrics such as:

• Throughput

• Demurrage costs

• Weather

• Berthing delays 

PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS

The system can then be used to test out how different operational strategies or changes to a port's infrastructure will influence port performance, for example through changes to:

• Scheduling logistics

• Berth configuration

• Tug type and number

• Cargo handling equipment such as cranes and gantries

• Dredging schedules, etc

STRATEGY OPTIMISATION

The virtual model simulates the operation of the port using one strategy/infrastructure, then another, then another. 

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This allows port operators to optimise infrastructure investment decisions during the planning phase, allowing investments to be made in a cost-effective and strategic manner.

STRATEGIC DECISION MAKING

ForeCoast® Marine is also being used to assess the impact that climate change may have on port operations. 

For more information on this element of our work, please visit our Climate Adaptation page.

CLIMATE ADAPTATION