Marine Terminal Mooring Analysis & Metocean Assessment

Ensuring Safe, High-Performance Marine Terminals

Port operators, engineers, and planners are navigating increasingly complex challenges in ensuring the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of marine terminals. The rise of larger vessels, the push toward berth electrification, and the intensification of storm events are placing significant strain on aging infrastructure—as well as on newly constructed terminals, which are often located in more exposed environments.

Whether you’re upgrading an existing quay or designing a new terminal, success depends on a deep understanding of environmental forces, mooring and fender loads, and vessel motion. At DSA Ocean, we apply industry-standard methodologies and advanced simulation tools to deliver analyses that support safer terminal operations.

At DSA Ocean our consulting team specializes in:

  • High-resolution metocean assessments – evaluation of wind, waves and current through desktop study and field measurements – for port operational design and hazard mitigation
  • Static and dynamic mooring simulations and berth operability studies to reduce downtime
  • Compliance with industry-leading standards (PIANC, OCIMF MEG4)
  • Advisement on terminal fenders, bollards, and line layouts

Contact us to learn how we can support you with your metocean condition assessment and mooring system analysis requirements.

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Why Metocean & Mooring Analyses Matter
  • Ensure design resilience against extreme conditions
  • Ensure your terminals are ready for larger vessels
  • Inform infrastructure sizing and layout decisions
  • Build terminal resilience—even under rare but severe conditions
  • Extensive global experience in complex marine and port environments
  • A holistic approach that blends modeling, engineering, and site practicality
  • Robust standard processes ensuring repeatable results
  • Access to the latest static and dynamic modeling software
  • Flexible, client-focused collaboration
  • ISO 9001-certified quality management
  • Commitment to protecting the ocean