Simulation of marine traffic in Istanbul Strait

Kose E., Basar E., Demirci E., Guneroglu A., Erkebay Ş.

SIMULATION MODELLING PRACTICE AND THEORY, vol.11, pp.597-608, 2003 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 11
  • Publication Date: 2003
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.simpat.2003.10.001
  • Journal Name: SIMULATION MODELLING PRACTICE AND THEORY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.597-608
  • Keywords: Istanbul Strait, marine traffic, scenarios, simulation
  • Kocaeli University Affiliated: No

Abstract

The Turkish Straits, comprising the Strait of Canakkale, the Strait of Istanbul and the Sea of Marmara, are unique in many respects. The very narrow and winding shape of the strait, gives it river like characteristics, and it is an established fact that for mariners the Turkish Straits are one of the most hazardous, crowded, and potentially dangerous, waterways in the world. All the dangers and obstacles characteristic of narrow waterways are present and acute in this critical sea lane.