ROTTERDAM IMPLEMENTS SMART MOORING

The new software is able to predict the impact that storms and adverse weather will have on ships that are moored at the port’s terminals. Crucially, this means that the ships in port, and those responsible for them, will gain much-needed additional time to prepare and seek solutions to avoid a negative impact.

The new software combines hydrodynamic calculations and weather forecasts and can cover any type of marine vessel, while it can also be integrated into the port’s own system, if needed. This latest initiative forms part of the Port of Rotterdam’s wider digitalisation strategy, which includes employing Building Information Management (BIM) Basis Infra, which helps information management processes for key assets, such as quay walls and bollards.

The Smart Mooring concept is a joint venture with Royal HaskoningDHV.