Proposal of the prediction algorithm of the object’s position in restricted area

In this paper an algorithm of finding the optimal path of an object in restricted area, focusing on the position prediction, is presented. Moving in the restricted area requires not only the knowledge of this area, but also the current and future position of other objects present in it. These informations let to minimalize the possible collision risk. It’s significant not only due to the safety, but also to the economic factors. This approach is the further development of the investigations in the area of finding the optimal path in restricted area, carried out at the Maritime University of Szczecin. The authors propose the algorithm for the use in the decision support systems in maritime navigation, but it could be also applied in the other areas of transport.