A new passenger landing pier was called for in the lower reaches of the River Thames to give river access close to the major urban regeneration at the historic Woolwich Arsenal. Here the old buildings have been converted and transformed into desirable residential accommodation with a significant focus on the River.

Beckett Rankine have designed the pier and its canting brow access bridge together with locating piles. The location is more exposed than the sheltered upper reaches of the river making it necessary for stronger structural designs including collision loading on the bridge.

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Millbank Millennium Pier breaks new ground in the design of passenger piers. The pier links Tate Britain, Tate Modern and Saatchi gallery by riverboat. Consequently the aesthetic appearance of the pier was a critical requirement in the design which considers the pier as a functional floating sculpture formed of faceted steel plates.

Beckett Rankine had overall responsibility for design of the new pier and supervision of its construction. At night the pier is transformed by Angela Bulloch's 'Flash & Tidal' artwork which is built into the pier's structure. The pier has been nominated for several design awards.

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A large residential complex is being developed at St George Wharf near Vauxhall Bridge in London. A passenger pier for river craft was included in the local authority planning agreement. This is part of the Transport for London initiative which includes using the River Thames as an important link in the overall public transport system.

Beckett Rankine have planned and designed the new pier and will supervise its construction. This work has included site investigations, hydraulic model study, environmental analysis as well as submitting applications for approvals from all relevant authorities.

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The largest observation wheel in the world has been erected on the bank of the River Thames in central London. It is proving to be one of London's top tourist attractions. The project included a pier in the river to accommodate passenger ferries as well as acting as a collision protection structure for the 1,750t 'Millennium Wheel'.

As marine consultants, Beckett Rankine were responsible for the design of the passenger landing pier and temporary arrangements while the wheel was erected horizontally over the river. Negotiations with the marine authorities secured necessary permissions for the project.

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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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A new pier was installed in the River Thames at this Central location adjacent to Waterloo Bridge. The principal use of the pier is to berth dinner-cruise vessels while collecting passengers. Innovative design has enabled significant cost savings and yet its performance and visual profile are an improvement on other piers in the area.

Beckett Rankine designed the pier and supervised its installation. The pontoon is fabricated from compartmentalised steel tubular sections with lateral restraint from radial arms, while held longitudinally by riverbed anchors. The bridge landing is raised to minimise the bridge length.

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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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With the improvement of much of Plymouth's waterside property over the last ten years, the City Council planned to provide a public transport link between strategic locations around this extensive harbour. These sites included Mounbatten and historic Royal William Yard. Plymouth City submitted a bid for a millennium grant.

Beckett Rankine prepared outline designs for the passenger ferry terminals at four new locations around the harbour. We also prepared a specification for the passenger ferry vessels for use on these routes. Costings were calculated for both the shore and waterbourne infrastructure.

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