Ports & Harbour Designs & Expansions

Course Objectives

Key Learning Outcomes

• The methods and technologies applied in the design and construction of ports and harbours
• The various environmental, hydrological and technical factors influencing the layout of a new/expanding port
• How hydrodynamic forces are quantified and applied in the design process
• Examine the layout and design of open sea terminals
• Review practical methods for evaluating and preventing long wave resonance and amplification in harbour basins
• Develop an understanding of the technical and commercial factors influencing the layout and mechanical outfitting of various types of ports and terminals
• Gain insight into construction methods and siltation mitigation
• Examine the principal factors likely to influence the design of future ports and harbours

About the Course

This intensive 2-day course will provide participants with a solid grounding in the technologies, concepts, methods and hydrodynamic theories used in the planning, design and construction of harbour facilities.

Participants will learn to appreciate the impact of nature’s forces on the ultimate layout of a commercial port, and will be examining the various principles for optimising the location and sizing of key harbour components such as breakwaters, jetties, navigation channels, docks and basins.

The course will give a broad picture of the work and interaction of hydrologists, ocean engineers, port designers and construction companies, using actual case studies from around the world to highlight the topics discussed.

The course is updated to reflect new technological developments, and although no previous experience is required it is not a superficial overview.

Participants will be taken systematically through case examples throughout and encouraged to participate and share ideas and experiences.

Who Should Attend

All those involved with the design, construction and engineering of ports, harbours, jetties, berthing and receiving terminals for various seafaring cargoes.

Job titles may range from general managers, project engineers, civil engineers, structural engineers, geotechnical, petroleum engineers, design engineers, project managers, consultants, harbour masters to mariners

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