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Facilities

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360° Full Bridge Ship Simulator

360° Full Bridge Ship Simulator

NTCPWC, IIT Madras has commissioned a large 360° projection-based Full Mission Ship Handling Simulator for conducting complex navigation feasibility studies for port development projects, including Inland Waterways. The state-of-the-art simulator is also used for R&D projects at IITM. It is among the largest simulators of its kind in the region, employing the latest marine simulation technology available worldwide. Over 30 navigational studies and more than 200 entry-level pilot training sessions have been successfully conducted using this facility.

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Sedimentation & Erosion Management Test Basin

Experiments

Sedimentation & Erosion Mgmt Test Basin (SEMTeB)

Key Features:
  • Size: 65 m x 90 m x 2 m
  • Wavemakers: 152 element
  • Working Depth: Up to 1 m
  • Wave Types: Regular, Random, Cnoidal, or Higher Order
  • Wave Orientation: Long-crested or Short-crested
  • Model Studies:
    • Breakwater stability – head and trunk section
    • Seastate 8 (Very High) in 1:30 Scale
    • Floating solar
    • Tranquility of the harbour
    • Mobile bed modelling
    • Monopile structures (wave impacts)
    • Seawall stability
    • Bank erosion in inland waterways
    • Ship maneuvering (linked with ship simulator)
    • Wave-overtopping
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Field Research Laboratory

Field Research Laboratory

NTCPWC is equipped with a modern Field Research Laboratory (FRL) to conduct advanced field-based measurements in coastal, marine, and inland water environments. The lab focuses on mapping, water sampling, and monitoring nearshore and inland waterway characteristics. It houses a wide range of instruments for measuring waves, currents, tides, and various marine and atmospheric parameters, backed by dedicated manpower and software infrastructure.

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Marine Engineering and ICT Laboratory

Marine Engineering and ICT Laboratory

The Marine Engineering and ICT Lab integrates a broad spectrum of coastal and marine sciences, ports, and waterway research through a multidisciplinary approach. It is equipped with a variety of instruments for environmental sensing, data collection, communication, and dissemination. The lab leverages large-scale infrastructure and geospatial technologies for monitoring and analysis of marine systems.

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