Calculation of categorical route width according to maritime traffic flow data in the Republic of Korea

Offshore wind farms have emerged as an effective method for responding to the energy crisis. However, offshore power generation has been indiscriminately planned at sea, leading interference with traffic routes of merchant ships. Many countries and organisations set buffer zone standards ensure safe navigation passing vessels, but these differ widely. As a typical example, International Maritime Organization (IMO) those Confederation European Shipmasters’ Associations (CESMA) are used decide route widths vessels; however, they both limitations, preventing their application all sea areas. This study proposes novel methodology calculate width using distribution line density analyses 90% 50% maritime traffic. First, four categorised gate lines established comparatively analyse routes. Next, reliability-based safety, compliance extracted criteria by IMO CESMA is verified. The selection optimised vessel will encourage sustainable development spaces.