Expertise
SINTEF provides research and consultancy services within most aspects of port and coastal engineering. The harbour studies performed includes both small and large harbours; ranging from marinas and fishery harbours to oil terminals. The projects are performed using a variety of tools including field measurements, physical laboratory and numerical models and desk studies.
Applications
Through our experienced scientists we can provide services within a wide range of aspects; including:
- Harbour layout and design
- Ship movement in harbours
- Navigational channels and shipping lanes
- Coastal structures
- Conventional breakwaters
- Berm breakwaters (see picture)
- Design wave- and wind conditions
- Pipeline landfall
