Design of Approach Channels

Before considering the various stages in the design process, it is necessary to define some basic terms. Most important of these is the approach channel.  

An approach channel is defined as any stretch of waterway linking to berths of a port and the open sea. There are two main types  

The channel normally terminates at its inner end in a swinging and/or berthing area which allows stopping and turning maneuvers to be made. 

All sizes of approach channel are considered in this report the problems of catering for small coasters in a small port may be as great as those for a large tanker at an oil terminal. 

In this report approach channel design is considered to be a two-stage process consisting of  

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