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Review of UK Inland Waterways Transportation From the Hydrodynamics Point of View

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  • Momchil Terziev

    (Department of Naval Architecture, Ocean and Marine Engineering, University of Strathclyde, UK)

  • Jonathan Mosse

    (Inland Waterways Association, UK / Commercial Boat Operators Association, UK)

  • Rosemary Norman

    (School of Engineering, Newcastle University, UK)

  • Kayvan Pazouki

    (School of Engineering, Newcastle University, UK)

  • Richard Lord

    (Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Strathclyde, UK)

  • Tahsin Tezdogan

    (Department of Civil, Maritime and Environmental Engineering, University of Southampton, UK)

  • Charlotte Thompson

    (School of Ocean and Earth Science, University of Southampton, UK)

  • Dimitrios Konovessis

    (Department of Naval Architecture, Ocean and Marine Engineering, University of Strathclyde, UK)

  • Atilla Incecik

    (Department of Naval Architecture, Ocean and Marine Engineering, University of Strathclyde, UK)

Abstract

There are approximately 7,000 miles of inland waterways in the UK, many of them built during the 18th and 19th centuries principally to transport bulk materials. These waterways provide numerous benefits to society and the economy. However, they have untapped potential for freight transport which could be released to provide more efficient solutions compared to other modes of transport. In addition to providing solutions to reduce emissions from land or air transportation, inland waterways also bring environmental and public health benefits to local communities. Therefore, these blue-green spaces should play a central role in government and local authority planning. This article explores some of the issues which prevent full use of inland waterways transportation from being achieved from the hydrodynamics point of view. Specifically, the concepts and ideas underpinning vessel operation are reviewed and discussed in detail in this article. It is shown how hydrodynamic concepts can inform public policy to maximise the efficiency of transportation from inland waterways.

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  • Momchil Terziev & Jonathan Mosse & Rosemary Norman & Kayvan Pazouki & Richard Lord & Tahsin Tezdogan & Charlotte Thompson & Dimitrios Konovessis & Atilla Incecik, 2023. "Review of UK Inland Waterways Transportation From the Hydrodynamics Point of View," Urban Planning, Cogitatio Press, vol. 8(3), pages 425-437.
    • Handle: RePEc:cog:urbpla:v:8:y:2023:i:3:p:425-437
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