Harbor Planning and Water Transportation

Study Notes

Water transportation involves the conveyance of people and goods on bodies of water.
Waterways can be classified as oceanic or inland.
Water transportation has historic importance in the development of civilizations and nations.
The shift to mechanized handling of cargoes in ports began in the early 1900s.
The introduction of container ships and standardized containers occurred in the 1950s.
Water transportation promotes international trade and has low maintenance costs.
Water transportation has disadvantages such as slow speed and frequent storms.
Harbors can be classified based on protection needed, utility, and location.
The Philippine Ports Authority was created to provide modern and efficient port infrastructures and facilities.
Major ports in the Philippines include Manila, Cebu, Batangas, Subic, Cagayan de Oro, Davao, Iloilo, General Santos, Zamboanga, and Lucena.

A harbor can be classified as small, medium, or large based on size.
Breakwaters protect harbors from sea waves and can be straight or curved.
Factors in selecting breakwater include availability of materials and depth of water.
Turning basin is required for maneuvering ships in the harbor.
Different types of structures for berthing ships include piers, wharves, and jetties.
Dolphins absorb impact force and provide mooring facilities.
Fenders protect ships from damage during berthing.
Dry docks and wet docks serve different purposes for ship maintenance.
Factors in selecting a harbor site include natural protection, traffic potential, and foundation conditions.
Entrance width and channel width are important considerations for safe navigation in the harbor.
Harbor planning involves considering ship characteristics and types of vessels.
The width of the entrance channel for single-lane traffic is determined by the formula L = 4B + 2 (Bank Clearance).
The radius of turning basins should be equal to two times the length of the largest ship calling at the harbor.
The depth of the harbor is determined by the formula D = D’ + H + D”.
Dead Weight Tonnage (DWT) is the carrying capacity of a ship by weight.
Dry cargo ships include bulk carriers, general cargo vessels, container vessels, reefer vessels, and Ro-Ro vessels.
Liquid cargo ships include crude carriers, product carriers, chemical carriers, and liquefied gas carriers.
Specialized cargo ships include passenger vessels, livestock carriers, heavy-lift or project cargo vessels, and tugs.
Marine structures in a harbor can be built on piles, built on fill, parallel to the shore (wharf, quay), or extending out from shore (pier, jetty).
Mooring accessories include bollards, chocks, corner mooring posts, cleats, and capstans.

Description

Test your knowledge on water transportation and harbor engineering with this informative quiz! From the history and classification of waterways to selecting a harbor site and designing marine structures, this quiz covers a wide range of topics. Learn about the advantages and disadvantages of water transportation, the different types of cargo ships, and the various structures used for berthing ships. Challenge yourself with questions on harbor planning, safe navigation, and mooring accessories. This quiz is perfect for maritime enthusiasts and anyone interested in the world of water transportation