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Get ahead of disruption.
Compare delays, weather and priority arrivals before committing to a plan.
Solutions / Berth Planner
BERTH PLANNEREvery berth.
BERTH PLANNEREvery berth.
A better plan.
Turn changing vessel schedules into workable berth allocations with marineM Berth Planner. Resolve conflicts, use capacity effectively and align nautical services with every arrival.
PLAN WITH CONFIDENCE. ADAPT WITH CLARITY.SCROLL TO EXPLORE
01 / THE ADVANTAGELess uncertainty.
Less uncertainty.
More room to move.
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Make capacity count.
Build workable schedules around vessel dimensions, draft, cargo and tidal windows.
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Change plans. Stay aligned.
Adjust the live timeline with drag-and-drop editing. Keep teams on the same page.
02 / PLANNING CAPABILITIESOne view.
One view.
Every moving part.
Berth allocation decides where a vessel can berth. Berth scheduling decides when it can use that space and for how long. Bring both decisions into a visual plan that accounts for vessel requirements, port constraints and the nautical services behind each movement.
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Automatic allocation
Assign vessels to suitable berths.
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Operational constraints
Respect vessel requirements and port restrictions.
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What-if comparisons
Create, save and compare alternatives.
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Visual berth timeline
Edit occupancy schedules using an interactive Gantt chart.
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Early conflict alerts
Spot clashes, overlaps and rule violations.
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Responsive replanning
Adapt to early arrivals and delays.
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Shared planning
Connect berth planning with vessel visits in marineM PMIS.
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Integrated nautical services planning
Align pilotage, tugs and supporting resources with Marine Services Planner.
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System connections
Integrate with VTS, PCS, TOS and AIS.
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Performance insights
Monitor occupancy, turnaround and planning efficiency.
When an arrival moves, review the whole plan.
Illustrative planning example: a vessel’s expected arrival moves later. Review the berth window and the services needed for the revised movement.
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Review the new timing
Consider the later arrival against the vessel’s planned berth window.
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Check for conflicts
Review overlaps, vessel requirements and relevant port restrictions.
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Compare alternatives
Use what-if comparisons and the visual timeline to assess a revised allocation.
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Coordinate services
Align the revised berth window with pilotage, tugs and supporting resources through Marine Services Planner.
03 / FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Your berth planning questions, answered.
What does berth planning software do?
Berth planning software helps planners allocate vessels to suitable berths and organise when that space is used. marineM Berth Planner combines a visual berth timeline, operational constraints, conflict alerts and what-if comparisons to support workable allocations as vessel schedules change.
What is the difference between berth allocation and berth scheduling?
Allocation concerns where a vessel will berth. Scheduling concerns the timing and duration of its occupancy. The decisions work together: a suitable berth also needs to be available when the vessel requires it. marineM Berth Planner brings these decisions into the same visual planning view.
Which constraints can marineM Berth Planner consider?
The planning capabilities described for marineM Berth Planner include vessel dimensions, draft, cargo and tidal windows, alongside port restrictions and other scheduled calls. Your port’s specific constraints and planning rules should be reviewed when defining the solution scope.
What happens when a vessel’s arrival time changes?
Planners can review the revised timing against existing berth occupancy and operational constraints, identify conflicts and compare alternatives. The visual timeline supports adjustments to the plan. The connection with Marine Services Planner helps align the berth window with the nautical resources needed for the movement.
Can planners compare and adjust proposed allocations?
Yes. marineM Berth Planner supports creating, saving and comparing what-if alternatives, together with drag-and-drop editing of the berth timeline. Planners can assess options and adjust the schedule as operational needs change.
How does berth planning connect with the wider vessel visit?
Berth Planner connects berth allocations with vessel visits in marineM PMIS. Its integration with Marine Services Planner aligns pilotage, tugs and supporting resources with berth timing, bringing the vessel’s space requirements and nautical service plan together.