Author(s)

A. Redfern & B. Lin

Abstract

Navigational efficiency in marine traffic operations in theportofKeelung A. Redfern, B. Lin Institute of Marine Studies, University of Plymouth, Drake Circus, Abstract In order to ease a complex marine traffic problem a Traffic Separation Scheme was established in the approaches to Keelung in 1990. The paper analyses the effectiveness of this measure and makes recommendations for improving navigational efficiency at Keelung. 1 Introduction The port of Keelung plays an important role in the economy of Taiwan. During the past twenty years the size of vessels using the port has increased, and there has been a shift towards containerization. In 1994, 8,026 merchant vessels visited the port generating in excess of forty movements a day. In addition there was extensive naval and fishing vessel activity. In 1990 a Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS) was established in the port approaches in an attempt to simplify traffic movement (Figure 1). This paper addresses the effec

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