Abstract In this paper, the advantages achievable from use of two prototype systems that are being developed to increase safety and security in ports shown. Both start by monitoring environmental parameters harbors, then process data acquired. The first system has been conceived be helpful port communities (port authorities, pilots) optimize harbor waterside management (ship’s navigation cargo,...

This study investigated the flow patterns and affecting factors in North Port of Incheon, South Korea, to understand inner-port circulation characteristics by applying an unstructured grid finite volume community ocean model (FVCOM) together with a field survey. The FVCOM considered tide, river discharge, surface winds, atmospheric pressure highest resolution 50 m around port. results were vali...

With five of the largest harbors in the United States, California is beginning to take steps to manage the large amounts of pollution generated by these bustling centers of transport and commerce. One option for reducing diesel emissions is the use of fuel cells, which run cleaner than diesel and other internal combustion engines. Other technologies being explored by harbor officials are diesel...

Dredged sediments from ports and rivers are treated as waste material. The disposal of has environmental concerns requires financial resources. reuse in building material such adobe bricks can provide an alternate solution to valorize handle this Adobe eco-friendly construction materials manufactured with clayey soil fibers. Natural fibers addition improves mechanical thermal characteristics br...

Abstract This work delivers comprehensive information on the statistical metrics of sea level in Port Said Harbor, which can be used for mitigation plans and protection measures its vicinity. The study hourly data extended over 10 years from January 2002 to December 2011. A descriptive analysis monthly variations was introduced. T_Tide package obtain astronomical constituents, are turn calculat...

In 2002, 13 years after the Exxon Valdez spill, mussels and clams were examined for lingering oil exposure and damage. Known oil patches were sampled at four locations, and compared to nearby reference areas (same bay), and were also compared to "hot reference" sites to verify the methods used (Cordova harbor and fresh diesel spill at Port Chalmers). Passive samplers deployed for a month at the...

Analysis of the 16 polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) of the US Environmental Protection Agency priority pollutant list was carried out in sediment samples of an industrial port in the southern Kaohsiung Harbor of Taiwan which is supposed to be extensively polluted by industrial wastewater discharges. The determination and quantification of PAHs in sediment samples were performed using gas...