This article presents a comparison between the use of analytical methods and simulations for dimensioning the approach to the liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal in Świnoujście. Parameters of rectilinear sections of the fairway were obtained by analytical methods, widely used in traffic engineering. These methods are: the method of the Three Components, the Panama Canal method, the Canadian method, the method of the INM and the PIANC method. Dimensioning the approaching fairway to the LNG terminal in Świnoujście was conducted for two types of LNG tankers: Q-flex and Q-max. Results for simulation methods were obtained using a navigational bridge simulator. Results obtained using analytical and simulation methods allowed the comparison of parameters of the approach to the LND terminal in Świnoujście, and an indication of the optimal dimensioning methods of a fairway’s straight sections.

The Baltic Sea is crisscrossed by several dense vessel traffic routes. Growing shipping traffic increases the likelihood of collisions. A quantitative analysis of the impact of fishing vessel traffic streams on streams of merchant vessel traffic aims to identify areas of intense traffic of this type and to assess the potential risks. The identification of intersections of fishing vessel routes and merchant shipping traffic allows us to identify spots of potential collisions. The analysis made use of the IALA IWRAP Mk2 program and AIS data collected from April 1, 2013 to March 31, 2014.