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Maritime Research, Technology, Demonstration, and Deployment
(RTDD)
R&D Contributing
Resources & Activities for Innovation: Ship Operations
Changing vessel and port
designs lead to new operational procedures.
Logistics Support: New
vessels and new forms of transport at ports and in waterways require new types of
logistical management systems.
Offshore: Increasing
quantities of bulk and non-bulk cargo are creating demand for more delivery and storage
space. Offshore ports can ease congestion if designed in a safe and cost-effective
manner.
Operations Support:
Crew size and make-up, as well as vessel designs, are changing.
Managing these requires enabling tools that support efficient functioning of systems.
Ship Maintenance
and Repair: Maintenance and repair procedures conducted on-board ships
and in shipyards are becoming less costly and more efficient.
Small Craft: Port
designs and ocean-going transportation systems must consider the effects of system changes
to small craft, such as sailing, ferry, and fishing vessels.
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