NUMERICAL STUDY OF SEDIMENTATION IN ANZALI HARBOR DUE TO NORTHWESTERN AND NORTHEASTERN WAVES WITH RESPECT TO THE EXTENDED BREAKWATERS

One of the most important aims of a port is to create favorable conditions for berthing, unloading and loading vessels. Because of the sedimentation and penetration problems of the waves in the basin and access channels are important issues that have a direct impact on the utilization and economics of the ports. Therefore, it is very important to study this issue in terms of heavy maintenance and dredging expenses. As one of the important maritime terminals in Iran, Anzali harbor has a significant role in the Caspian Sea transportation. In this study, sedimentation and penetration of wave’s problems in the pre and post breakwaters development of Anzali harbor has been investigated.