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Labadee,
Haiti
Coastal Systems International, Inc., with the cooperation
of Danport and the Danish Hydraulic Institute (DHI), developed
static and dynamic analytical models to design a mooring
buoy system for Royal Caribbean's Voyager- class
cruise ships, the largest passenger ships in the world
at the time of construction. The design presented numerous
challenges due to the high incidence of gusty winds, tight
maneuvering spaces, and the size of the vessel. All these
constraints were analyzed and resolved in order to proceed
with the buoy's design. A geotechnical investigation was
also conducted to confirm sea-bottom characteristics.
Based on the model results, Coastal Systems developed
design plans and specifications for the dual mooring buoy
system and coordinated the procurement of materials.  Each
custom-designed mooring bouy required a catenary system
of six 15- ton L.W.T. anchors. Construction management
services were provided on behalf of the owner.
Construction of the dual-point mooring system was completed
with a 240' anchor handling ship mobilized from Louisiana.
Construction was completed in five days, between cruise
ship calls to the private island destination.
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