Ports, Harbors and Marinas
Ports, Harbors and Marinas
Work in Ports and Terminals encompasses involvement in the various phases/stages of a project including:
- master planning
- feasibility studies
- privatization and due diligence studies
- port operation and navigation simulation studies
- detailed design
- construction supervision
- project management
This sector of coastal engineering utilizes the skills and experience of engineers from a range of different backgrounds including specialist port and terminal planners, civil works experts, and port operations simulation (and mathematical) modelers. Successful ports and terminal projects result from close working and the culture of sharing of information and knowledge with the Marine Structures, Coastal and Engineering Divers skill groups.
Engineering Divers
The role of the engineering diver is to determine the underwater condition of a pre-existing coastal structure via an underwater inspection. The information gained from this inspection is used by engineers for the purpose of design documents when upgrading or rehabilitating structures. This ensures that the design documents meet the requirements of the Board of Professional Engineers. Key roles for an engineering diver include:
- site to perform the entire inspection, both above water and underwater
- structural evaluations
- assign condition ratings and prioritize further maintenance
- recommend repairs
- prepare professional reports
- prepare detailed repair designs
- provide cost estimates
- produce bid packages
- assist in bid evaluation and award
- provide construction management/QC inspection services