The UK Government commissioned research identifying potential export prospects in the Russian ports sector. Like other countries Russia has been through a period of growth followed by downturn. However cargo volumes held up well at the ports with exports of commodities strong. Container trade is now expected to re-start its strong growth.

Beckett Rankine researched current and future prospects for port development in Russia. An initial desk study was followed by visits to Moscow, St Petersburg and Novorossiysk to meet with port authorities and port developers. The final report can be seen on our Rankine website.

Mumbai is one of the world’s largest cities and port capacity is struggling to keep pace with growth. The anchorage can be used for about nine months of the year with restricted use during the monsoon season. Cargo is transhipped by lighter for smaller terminals around the harbour. Much of this is dry bulk such as coal and the demand is increasing.

Beckett Rankine studied the marine conditions and operational parameters for lighterage in Mumbai Harbour. Methods were identified for improving the logistics supply chain including the transit of barges in the rivers and creeks around the harbour to avoid bottlenecks throughout the system.

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.

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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The Harbour at Watchet is on the southern side of the Bristol Channel in Western England. Breakwaters had been constructed on the gently sloping shoreline to provide a protected area of water at high tide. Exposed to severe storms from the west and with a tidal range of over 11m, there is no water in the harbour at low tide.

Beckett Rankine prepared a feasibility study for converting this harbour into a small boat haven with a focus on leisure craft with facilities for the fishing fleet. Central to the plan was construction of an inner harbour wall with a dock gate to provide permanently floating berths.

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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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A jetty has been constructed for handling 30,000dwt dry bulk carriers with an approach extending over 2km out into the Gulf of Cambay. Although the sea is calm for much of the year the site is exposed. A maximum tidal range of 10m gives rise to currents of up to 6 knots at the 14m deep berth. There is further scope for development.

Beckett Rankine has studied the potential for converting this single berth into a stand alone port on a BOOT basis. Our report included traffic and technical analysis. We have also advised on geotechnical problems encountered during installation of large diameter piles.

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The Economic and Legal Advisory Services Division (ELAS) of the Commonwealth Secretariat were formulating plans for the privatisation of marine transportation. Industry experts were required in order to reinforce the plans and to offer additional advice to the government on the subject of the lake transportation vessels and ferry terminals.

Beckett Rankine were recruited by the ELAS to advise upon the subject of privatisation of the lake services. This involved inspection of the craft and facilities already in use at the sites, from which a suitable strategy could be developed in order to maximise potential revenue.

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Due to a decline in business and an overall lack of funding, the Port of Pembroke near Milford Haven was to be sold. The owner required expert assistance in preparation of market material. The port has two deep water general cargo quays plus a smaller dedicated berth for bunkering vessels up to 20,000 DWT.

Beckett Rankine found the three solid quays to be in servicable condition. It was ascertained that the port was suitable for the handling of timber, refrigerated goods, bulks and semi-bulks. Subject to an agreement with the neighbouring site, Ro-Ro services could be introduced.

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