Determination of the Waterway Parameters as a Component of Safety Management System

This article presents the use of a computer application codenamed “NEPTUN” to ascertain waterway parameters modernised Świnoujście–Szczecin waterway. The designed program calculates individual risks in selected sections fairway depending on input data, including ship, available water area, and positioning methods. collected data used for analyses modules are stored SQL server shared access. Vector electronic navigation charts S-57 standard specification as cartographic background. width is calculated by means method developed basis modified PIANC guidelines. main goal research prove demonstrate that software would directly increase safety level indicate optimal methods various circumstances.