MIKE 21 Mooring Analysis
Optimise your mooring strategies while minimising risks
MIKE 21 Mooring Analysis (MA) is specialised software that ensures port mooring safety and operational efficiency by assessing the dynamic effects of wind, currents, and waves on vessels and floating structures. The software's real-time modelling of vessel motions and wave impacts enables precise mooring analyses and simulations for both single and multi-vessel setups, while accommodating various conditions - even the most severe.
Moreover, MIKE 21 MA sets itself apart with additional features such as the incorporation of infragravity waves and a comprehensive vessel prototype library. These elements elevate its status as the industry standard for mooring analysis, providing port operators with a versatile toolset to tackle diverse challenges.
How does MIKE 21 Mooring Analysis help?
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Areas of application
Climate change resilience and impact
Simulate mooring dynamics under future climate scenarios to support adaptation strategies.
Forecasting and early warning systems
Improve maritime safety with dynamic mooring analyses for fast safety assessments under changing conditions.
Green infrastructure & nature-based solutions
Run advanced mooring simulations to optimise bollards and fenders in real conditions.
Offshore planning, design, and construction
Enhance offshore operations by incorporating ship-to-ship dynamics and environmental data.
Ship navigation planning support
Improve navigational safety through precise mooring analyses that predicts berth operability and the impacts of port layout changes.
Wave impact assessments
Enhance mooring system designs with comprehensive wave impact assessments that integrate MIKE 21 models to ensure dynamic resilience.
'We use MIKE 21 MA for studying the operability of our port in a new imported fuel project. It has the best capability to model the mooring system design, especially the ship motion analysis and force in the mooring lines. MIKE 21 MA with MIKE 21 HD FM forcing is easy to use and set up with a friendly user interface.'
Prayat Nikompak, Head of Project Management Section
EGAT, Thailand
Additional capabilities & unique features
Explore our latest support resources, including guides, videos, and FAQs in our Knowledge Base.
Access a wide selection of prototypes for realistic vessel hull representation
In partnership with FORCE Technology, users can purchase an additional 40 vessel prototype hulls (11 bulk carriers, 13 container carriers, 7 LNG carriers and 9 tankers) as an enhancement to the 12 vessel prototype hulls included in the software package. By using the implemented scaling technique, you can now cover the entire range of vessel sizes between 70 and 400 m of length with confidence. See vessel prototype hulls catalogue
Include infragravity waves for the most comprehensive assessments
The seamless connection between MIKE 21 MA and MIKE 21 BW and MIKE 3 Wave FM supports the inclusion of long-period waves such as infragravity waves in your mooring analysis. This enables the consideration of the wave transformation not only from offshore to coast but also inside ports and terminals. Watch video
Specify wave parameters where no dynamic wave data is available
MIKE 21 MA allows you to input constant wind and current values along with wave conditions, using either Regular wave parameters (Stokes 1st or 5th order, Stream function) or Irregular wave parameters (Pierson-Moskowitz, JONSWAP, TMA). This flexibility ensures accurate simulations under any environmental conditions, enhancing port safety and efficiency.
Connect MIKE 21 MA directly to output from other MIKE modules
Analyse the mooring arrangement based on 2D waves and currents by directly using output from simulations of waves and currents from other MIKE modules including MIKE 21 BW, MIKE 3 Wave FM, and MIKE 21 HD.
Get more done in less time with the modernised MIKE Zero user interface
Save time and improve your modelling workflows using MIKE Zero’s upgraded editors and viewers. Take advantage of new keyboard shortcuts and themes, improved tabbing, tear off, and cascade functionality plus easier access to User Guides and Scientific Documentation.
Access new tools, Cloud applications and an enhanced graphical overview from the redesigned MIKE Zero start page
MIKE Zero, DHI’s fully Windows integrated graphical user interface, is now better than ever and comes standard with all MIKE 21/3 software. Enjoy easy access to new MIKE Cloud applications and Cloud-enhanced functionality, plus an extended set of MIKE tools within theme-based (rather than product-based) interactive workflows. Ensure important model components such as sources and structures stay at the forefront with a new interactive, customisable floating mapping window. Lastly, the updated tabbing functionality will help you work in a more organised and efficient manner.
Experience fast runtimes and unparalleled precision with our advanced mooring analysis solver
Our model's mooring analysis solver facilitates swift runtimes, ensuring both speed and precision. It supports detailed hydrodynamic analyses by integrating the vessel's shape with surrounding wave and flow fields. Additionally, its user-friendly interface streamlines the process, making it accessible and efficient for users of all levels.
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