The Seamen's Church Institute Consulting
Navigation Feasibility Studies
Simulator-based assessment of proposed bridges, docks, berths and vessel designs, with maneuvers performed by experienced mariners and a detailed report.
Description
At SCI's Center for Maritime Education, an engineer's concept for a navigation-related project is run through real-world scenarios with hundreds of variables, with maneuvers performed by working mariners on full-mission bridge simulators in Paducah and Houston.
How it works
- The proposed design is modelled and tested in the simulator
- Experienced mariners perform maneuvers and give feedback
- Findings are incorporated into a modified design, which is tested again
- Each study ends with a detailed report documenting findings for planning and construction
Applications
- Bridge spans, docks, berths and waterfront developments affecting navigation
- New vessel designs
- Design refinement before permit applications are submitted
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