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Maritime Research, Technology, Demonstration, and Deployment
(RTDD)
R&D Contributing
Resources & Activities for Innovation: Ports
Ports are undergoing design
and function changes due to changing vessel types and just-in-time delivery systems.
Dredging: Changes
in land use and structure in order to accommodate larger ships can lead to economic
vitality but long-term effects can be deleterious to to the environment. Safe,
efficient mechanisms and plans for dredging are needed.
Offshore Ports:
The design of cargo delivery systems to offshore ports requires analysis of components
to address safety and long-term vitality.
Port Operations: Shifts and changes in port and shipyard
operations affect vessels, workers, and port owners. Making operations more
seamless, faster, and easier is a goal that can help all stakeholders of the maritime
industry.
Urban Waterfronts
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