Site Analysis of Maritime Transportation Infrastructures by Using the Coastal Vulnerability Index Approach: The Case of Bodrum Peninsula

Authors : Tuncay KULELİ, Şeyma BAYAZIT

Pages : 142-155

Doi:10.33714/masteb.1260897

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Publication Date : 2023-06-30

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :In this research, site locations of marina-type maritime transportation infrastructure insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(MTI); in the Bodrum Peninsula were analyzed using the coastal vulnerability index insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(CVI); approach. For the calculation of CVI, six parameters; coastal slope, relief, relative sea level change, shoreline erosion/accretion, mean tide range, and mean wave height were used in accordance with the method. After the data collected from different data sources were transferred into a geo-database, basic geographical information systems analyses were applied insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(reclass, buffer, subset, slope, overlay, classify, count, map algebra, etc.);. CVI results have been presented as maps and tabular values using a scale of 1 insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(Very Low); to 5 insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(Very High);. Thus, the vulnerability level of the MTI site locations was determined. According to the determined results, it was founded that, Ortakent and Turgutreis were Very High insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(red-5);; Yalıkavak, Milta and Kale MTIs are High insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(orange-4);; Cruise Port, Gumbet and Bitez were found to have Moderate insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(yellow-3); CVI values. In this research, the CVI approach was applied by evaluating the physical site location characteristics of marina-type MTI, for the first time applied in the Bodrum Peninsula, where there is a high density of marina. For adaptation strategies for existing MTIs, more investigations should be realized from the functional, economic, social, and ecosystem points of view. From the managerial point of view, it can be said that small marinas or municipal berthing facilities with a state ownership model are advised to work together with other marinas in the region if they exist. The CVI-methodology should also utilize for the site selection of any type of maritime transportation infrastructure.
Keywords : Bodrum Peninsula, Maritime infrastructure, CVI, Sea level, Climate change