A new coal fired power plant is planned in northern Andhra Pradesh with blended fuel coming both from overseas as well as coastal India. The selected site is remote from all developed ports, so a captive jetty is required for panamax coal carriers. The jetty will also support the cooling water pipes with intake and outfall structures.

Beckett Rankine prepared a detailed project report (DPR) for the new jetty. Site surveys were carried out to identify the seabed levels and ground conditions where the jetty is to be constructed. Mathematical model studies were also carried out to identify likely wave heights, current and othermarine parameters.

A new bulk cement terminal at Onne, near Port Harcourt. The project involved dredging to deepen the access channel and use of the dredged spoil for land reclamation. There was also construction of an access road over the swamp, construction of a jetty and berthing dolphins with shore side administration and support facilities.

Beckett Rankine have planned and designed marine and shoreside facilities for the cement terminal, including navigation chanels and road access. Working closely with a team of local engineers we have also supervised the dredging and construction works on site.

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The Thames-side barge wharf at Rainham had been constructed following the Second World War using some of the floating roadway units that had returned from the Mulberry Harbour. Facilities at the wharf needed to be modernised to accommodate large self-discharge dredgers. The imported gravel is much needed for construction.

Beckett Rankine inspected the marine facilities and designed strengthening to the existing dolphins. New dolphins were also designed to support a replacement pontoon and a new conveyor system. A check was carried out on the flood wall in the area of the new stockyard.

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The former Shell Oil terminal in the lower reaches of the Thames Estuary is to be redeveloped as a deep water port. Its close proximity to London and the motorway network makes this a good site for a substantial container terminal. P& O ports worked with Jacobs Shipping to include a roll-on, roll-off freight terminal.

Beckett Rankine prepared a masterplan for the roll-on, roll-off terminal as the first part of the development. This included outline design of ferry berths with pontoon and linkspan bridges to accommodate the six metre tidal range, together with shoreside facilities.

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The State of Andhra Pradesh is developing more quickly than most other states in India. The existing minor port at Krishnapatnam is to be expanded to accommodate panamax coal carriers principally for delivery of coal for power generation. This is a BOT project. Large quantities of iron ore can also be exported from the hinterland.

Beckett Rankine is working as part of the sponsoring organisation and has been instrumental in preparing plans for a phased development of the port to match the anticipated cargo volumes and revenues. These plans have been passed by bankers as financeable.

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A new refinery is to be constructed and a new harbour is needed for oil tankers serving the refinery. This includes berths for vessels ranging in size from 500 dwt to 60,000 dwt within the protection of a new breakwater. Also a single point mooring for crude carriers up to 350,000 dwt. Provision of a new dredged channel and navigation aids.

Beckett Rankine reviewed previous designs prepared by UK and Chinese companies and restructured the harbour layout to meet new operational requirements. Focus was on cutting costs and satisfying local and international standards. This included a FEED of the marine facilities.

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This busy port now has three ro-ro berths to accomodate ferries working the thriving Irish Sea routes. Much of the old infrastructure has been modified to cater for the requirements of new vessels. As a commercial port, it has been essential to adopt economical and efficient engineering solutions for all refurbishment projects.

Beckett Rankine have worked on projects to upgrade several berths. Most recently we designed and supervised installation of the high performance fendering system at the timber staging on No.1 berth. Conventional ferries and high speed SeaCats can now be accomodated.

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The Gujarat Government has decided to develop a network of ferry services around the Gulf of Cambay with the objective of helping to draw together the people around this vast gulf. Both passenger and Ro-Ro ferry terminals were needed at four locations. Three of these are at entirely new port sites and two at developing harbours.

Beckett Rankine co-ordinated the project with design of berths, breakwaters, linkspans and dredging together with shore terminal facilities for freight and passengers. We have also provided an assessment of possible ferry routes, economic analysis and advice on operator selection.

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