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This paper deals with the impact of deepening on the navigational efficiency in Delaware River and Bay based on a vessel traffic simulation model developed. In this regard, vessel calls to terminals, lightering and barge operations, tidal and navigational rules and recommendations, terminal and anchorage properties as well as vessel profiles are considered in the model. Through scenario analysis, effects of deepening and dredging on port performance measures are investigated. The statistics tracked in this respect are the overall port and terminal utilization, port times and terminal calls, anchorage visits and delays based on various vessel visits, categories and movements. The results indicate some navigational benefits for container vessels due to ample capacity in container terminals as well as for tankers due to lesser lightering activity. However, no significant efficiency for bulk and general cargo vessels is observed. The expected benefits due to lesser tidal delays are verified but the results also indicate a potential capacity issue for the major anchorages for the years to come in the planning horizon.

This paper was sponsored by TRB committee AW030(1) AW030 Paper Review Subcommittee

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12-4752

English

14p

2012

Transportation Research Board 91st Annual Meeting

Digital/other

Figures; References; Tables

Channels (Waterways); Dredging; Forecasting; Impacts; Navigation; Port operations; Simulation; Water traffic

Delaware River

Marine Transportation; Operations and Traffic Management; Planning and Forecasting; I72: Traffic and Transport Planning

Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting 2012 Paper #12-4752

PRP, TRIS, TRB

Feb 8 2012 5:26PM