The document summarizes a training visit to the Visakhapatnam port trust in India. It describes the port's infrastructure including three harbors and berths capable of accommodating large vessels. It also discusses capital dredging projects to deepen harbors and channels to accommodate larger ships. Specific projects mentioned include deepening the inner harbor channel and turning circle to allow 14 meter draft vessels, and relocating tug jetties along the north and south sides of a canal to develop a new berth. The port plays an important role in India's economy by facilitating trade, exports, and industrial development.
Functional planning of vizhinjam port and design of transit ravindransandhya
This document is a project report submitted by 5 students for their Bachelor of Technology in Civil Engineering degree. It discusses the functional planning and design of transit sheds for the proposed Vizhinjam Port in Kerala, India. The report includes an introduction to ports and their components. It describes the scope and objectives of developing Vizhinjam Port to handle increasing container trade volumes. The report also details a study visit to Cochin Port to understand port operations, and provides traffic projections and design of key port infrastructure for Vizhinjam such as transit sheds, berths and buildings.
The presentation topic is harbour dock engineering. It will be presented by Kashif Ali Khan, Izhar Ahmad, and Seyed Bakth Jamal Shah. A harbour provides shelter for loading/unloading cargo vessels and for vessel building, repair, and launching. Harbours are classified as natural, semi-natural, or artificial. Requirements of a good harbour include sufficient depth, secure anchorage, breakwaters, and a wide entrance. Defects like insufficient depth or size can be avoided in planning and design. Harbour planning requires thorough site surveys and consideration of natural phenomena.
This document discusses harbour and dock engineering. It begins by explaining the need for an approach channel when the sea depth is less than what is required by ships visiting the harbour. It then discusses lock gates that are used when water levels vary significantly. The document outlines different types of harbour entrances, including tidal entrances without gates and impounded entrances with gates, such as those with one or two pairs of gates. It provides details on the design of locks, including their chambers, quay walls, flooring, and pairs of gates. The document concludes by noting that lock gates can be made of wood or iron and discusses their typical dimensions, shapes, and means of operation.
Significant Guidance for Design and Construction of Marine and Offshore Struc...Professor Kabir Sadeghi
Marine and offshore structures are constructed worldwide for a variety of functions and in a variety of water depths, and environmental conditions. Shore protection facilities, ports, harbors and offshore petroleum platforms are important infrastructures which have big impacts on the economy level and industrial progress of countries.
Selection of type of platform and also right planning, design, fabrication, transportation and installation of marine and offshore structures, considering the water depth and environment conditions are very important. In this paper an overview of coast, ports and offshore structures engineering is presented. The paper covers mainly design and construction of jetties, harbor and fixed template offshore platforms. The overall objective of this paper is to provide a general understanding of different stages of design, construction, load-out, transportation and installation of marine and offshore structures.
1) Navigational aids assist sailors in determining their position and safely navigating hazards. There are fixed structures like lighthouses, beacons, and navigational lights on piers as well as floating aids like lightships and buoys.
2) Lighthouses are tall towers with powerful lights that can be seen from far away. They are often located on shorelines or islands and have lanterns, service rooms, and living quarters. Common components include a lantern room, service room, and lightning protection.
3) Buoys are floating objects that are anchored and use their shape, color, lights, or bells to provide navigational information. Examples are can, nun, and
The document provides information about locks and how they work on canals and rivers. It explains that locks are used to raise or lower boats between stretches of water of different levels, allowing rivers to be made navigable and canals to take direct routes across uneven land. It describes the basic components and operation of pound locks, which have upper and lower gates that control the water level within the lock chamber. When a boat needs to move between levels, the gates open to allow entry, then close while the chamber fills or empties to match the other water level, after which the outbound gates open. This allows boats to overcome changes in elevation along canals and navigable rivers.
The Golden Gate Bridge connects San Francisco to Marin County, providing a vital transportation link. Before the bridge was built, the only way to cross the San Francisco Bay was by ferry. This caused traffic jams of up to 18 hours at the ferry docks, demonstrating the need for an alternative. Engineers Joseph Strauss, Irving Morrow, and Charles Ellis designed a suspension bridge with two massive cantilevers connected by a central suspension segment. Construction began in 1933 and finished ahead of schedule and under budget in 1937. The Golden Gate Bridge remains a globally recognized wonder of engineering.
Navigation aids such as lighthouses, beacon lights, buoys, and lightships are necessary to safely guide vessels through rivers, channels, harbors, and coastal waters. These aids help vessels avoid dangerous zones, follow proper harbor approaches, and locate ports during nighttime and bad weather. There are two main types of navigation aids: fixed aids like lighthouses and beacon lights, and floating aids such as buoys and lightships. Lighthouses are tall tower structures that can be seen from long distances, while beacon lights help identify directions and alignments. Buoys come in different shapes and types to demarcate channels and entrances. Lightships are small ships that act as lighthouses
Functional planning of vizhinjam port and design of transit ravindransandhya
This document is a project report submitted by 5 students for their Bachelor of Technology in Civil Engineering degree. It discusses the functional planning and design of transit sheds for the proposed Vizhinjam Port in Kerala, India. The report includes an introduction to ports and their components. It describes the scope and objectives of developing Vizhinjam Port to handle increasing container trade volumes. The report also details a study visit to Cochin Port to understand port operations, and provides traffic projections and design of key port infrastructure for Vizhinjam such as transit sheds, berths and buildings.
The presentation topic is harbour dock engineering. It will be presented by Kashif Ali Khan, Izhar Ahmad, and Seyed Bakth Jamal Shah. A harbour provides shelter for loading/unloading cargo vessels and for vessel building, repair, and launching. Harbours are classified as natural, semi-natural, or artificial. Requirements of a good harbour include sufficient depth, secure anchorage, breakwaters, and a wide entrance. Defects like insufficient depth or size can be avoided in planning and design. Harbour planning requires thorough site surveys and consideration of natural phenomena.
This document discusses harbour and dock engineering. It begins by explaining the need for an approach channel when the sea depth is less than what is required by ships visiting the harbour. It then discusses lock gates that are used when water levels vary significantly. The document outlines different types of harbour entrances, including tidal entrances without gates and impounded entrances with gates, such as those with one or two pairs of gates. It provides details on the design of locks, including their chambers, quay walls, flooring, and pairs of gates. The document concludes by noting that lock gates can be made of wood or iron and discusses their typical dimensions, shapes, and means of operation.
Significant Guidance for Design and Construction of Marine and Offshore Struc...Professor Kabir Sadeghi
Marine and offshore structures are constructed worldwide for a variety of functions and in a variety of water depths, and environmental conditions. Shore protection facilities, ports, harbors and offshore petroleum platforms are important infrastructures which have big impacts on the economy level and industrial progress of countries.
Selection of type of platform and also right planning, design, fabrication, transportation and installation of marine and offshore structures, considering the water depth and environment conditions are very important. In this paper an overview of coast, ports and offshore structures engineering is presented. The paper covers mainly design and construction of jetties, harbor and fixed template offshore platforms. The overall objective of this paper is to provide a general understanding of different stages of design, construction, load-out, transportation and installation of marine and offshore structures.
1) Navigational aids assist sailors in determining their position and safely navigating hazards. There are fixed structures like lighthouses, beacons, and navigational lights on piers as well as floating aids like lightships and buoys.
2) Lighthouses are tall towers with powerful lights that can be seen from far away. They are often located on shorelines or islands and have lanterns, service rooms, and living quarters. Common components include a lantern room, service room, and lightning protection.
3) Buoys are floating objects that are anchored and use their shape, color, lights, or bells to provide navigational information. Examples are can, nun, and
The document provides information about locks and how they work on canals and rivers. It explains that locks are used to raise or lower boats between stretches of water of different levels, allowing rivers to be made navigable and canals to take direct routes across uneven land. It describes the basic components and operation of pound locks, which have upper and lower gates that control the water level within the lock chamber. When a boat needs to move between levels, the gates open to allow entry, then close while the chamber fills or empties to match the other water level, after which the outbound gates open. This allows boats to overcome changes in elevation along canals and navigable rivers.
The Golden Gate Bridge connects San Francisco to Marin County, providing a vital transportation link. Before the bridge was built, the only way to cross the San Francisco Bay was by ferry. This caused traffic jams of up to 18 hours at the ferry docks, demonstrating the need for an alternative. Engineers Joseph Strauss, Irving Morrow, and Charles Ellis designed a suspension bridge with two massive cantilevers connected by a central suspension segment. Construction began in 1933 and finished ahead of schedule and under budget in 1937. The Golden Gate Bridge remains a globally recognized wonder of engineering.
Navigation aids such as lighthouses, beacon lights, buoys, and lightships are necessary to safely guide vessels through rivers, channels, harbors, and coastal waters. These aids help vessels avoid dangerous zones, follow proper harbor approaches, and locate ports during nighttime and bad weather. There are two main types of navigation aids: fixed aids like lighthouses and beacon lights, and floating aids such as buoys and lightships. Lighthouses are tall tower structures that can be seen from long distances, while beacon lights help identify directions and alignments. Buoys come in different shapes and types to demarcate channels and entrances. Lightships are small ships that act as lighthouses
6. NAVIGATIONAL AIDS (PHE) GTU 3170623VATSAL PATEL
This document discusses various types of navigational aids that help vessels travel safely through waterways. It describes fixed aids like lighthouses, beacon lights, and lightships as well as floating aids like buoys. Lighthouses are tall towers that emit powerful lights to guide ships, while beacon lights use prominent natural or man-made structures. Buoys are floating markers that delineate channels and hazards. Lightships are small ships equipped with revolving lights that act as lighthouses. Electronic devices like LORAN and radar also help with navigation by determining a ship's position or detecting nearby objects. These various aids are crucial for safe, efficient maritime travel.
This document provides information on various civil engineering projects and structures from around the world. It discusses the Hoover Dam and other dams, the interstate highway system, long span bridges like the Golden Gate Bridge, airports like Kansai International Airport, rail systems like the Eurotunnel, wastewater treatment facilities, skyscrapers like the Empire State Building, water supply projects like the California Water Project, and water transportation infrastructure like the Panama Canal. It also provides details on the construction of Taiwan's Taipei 101 skyscraper and the Netherlands' storm surge barrier system.
The Rio-Antirio Bridge spans the Gulf of Corinth in Greece, connecting the Peloponnese peninsula with central Greece. At 2,880 meters long, it holds records as the longest cable-stayed bridge in the world and deepest bridge foundations at 60 meters below sea level. The bridge features four tall pylon towers founded on large concrete bases sunk into the seabed. 360 steel cables connect from the pylons to the continuous suspended steel-concrete deck, which is designed to accommodate seismic activity in the earthquake-prone region. Construction overcame challenges of the deep waters, soft seabed, and active fault line through innovative engineering designs.
The Sunshine Skyway Bridge is a 29,040 foot long cable-stayed bridge located in Florida that was completed in 1987 at a cost of $244 million. It is the longest cable-stayed bridge in the world. The bridge's towers and cables are designed to withstand strong winds and impacts from ships, while the dolphins around each pier can withstand hits from 87,000 ton vessels.
This document provides an overview of the history, design, construction, and safety aspects of tunneling. It discusses key points such as:
- The history of tunnel construction dates back to ancient times but modern tunneling technology evolved from mining and military engineering.
- Tunnel planning requires considering geology, hydrology, ventilation, lighting, drainage, and safety systems such as emergency exits.
- India has increasingly developed tunneling for transportation and hydroelectric projects, with some of the largest examples being the Pir Panjal Railway Tunnel and underground water supply tunnels.
- Ensuring tunnel safety requires adequate width, ventilation, signage, and fire suppression systems. Lighting, electrical works, and drainage are also important design
The LCM-1E is a medium-sized, fast landing craft designed by Navantia for amphibious operations. It transports large quantities of cargo, troops, and equipment between amphibious assault ships and shore over distances up to 20 nautical miles. Powered by two diesel engines that generate 809 kW each, it can sail at over 20 knots when lightly loaded and has a range of 190 nautical miles at full load. Key features include a stern gate/bow ramp for loading and unloading vehicles, navigation systems, and communications equipment allowing the three to four person crew to communicate securely.
An Overview of Design, Analysis, Construction and Installation of Offshore Pe...Professor Kabir Sadeghi
Offshore structures are used worldwide for a variety of functions and in a variety of water depths, and environments. Since right selection of equipment, types of
platforms and method of drilling and also right planning, design, fabrication, transportation, installation and commissioning of petroleum platforms, considering
the water depth and environment conditions are very important, this paper will present a general overview of these aspects. This paper reviews the fundamentals
behind all types of offshore structures (fixed or floating) and, in the case of fixed platforms, will cover applications of these principles. The overall objective is to provide a general understanding of different stages of design, construction, loadout, transportation and installation of offshore platforms. Finally, for different sea-water
depths, in which the Cyprus platforms are intended to be installed, suitable kinds of offshore platforms are proposed.
U.S.S. Laffey & U.S.C.G.C. Ingham Drydock Photos, 2009drydockjoe
Joseph Lombardi was hired as the shipyard project manager to oversee the drydocking, restoration, and towing of the USS LAFFEY and USCGC INGHAM, both National Historic Landmark vessels, at Detyens Shipyard in North Charleston, South Carolina from August to December 2009. The USS LAFFEY, a last remaining Sumner-class destroyer, was in danger of sinking and required drydocking for hull repairs before it could be towed. Due to structural degradation, its machinery was supported by wire straps and I-beams during the uneventful tow by McAllister tug to Detyens Shipyard for repairs in August 2009.
The document is a 3-page condition survey report for a steel-hulled yacht named Corsair. It provides details of the vessel such as specifications, construction history, and systems. The surveyor inspected the hull, deck, rigging, machinery, and interior and noted defects. The report concludes with 31 recommended repairs categorized by priority, and an opinion that after repairs the vessel will be in generally good condition for planned restoration work.
Sample Of Introduction To Coastal Engineering Part TwoAri Agbaje
This document is an introduction to coastal engineering structures and concepts. It discusses various coastal structures like harbors, revetments, breakwaters and anchorage areas. It also covers the role of engineers in designing and managing waterways, docks, and protective structures. Additionally, it examines harbors, breakwaters, channels and other topics in coastal engineering. The document provides examples and diagrams to illustrate key coastal engineering terms and concepts.
This document provides an overview of the Neelum Jhelum Hydropower Project in Azad Kashmir, Pakistan. Some key points:
- The project will divert water from the Neelum River through a 28.5 km headrace tunnel to a power station on the Jhelum River with an installed capacity of 969 MW.
- Major components include an underground powerhouse with 4 units, a transformer hall, intake structure, spillways with 3 radial gates, stilling basin, and rockfill dam.
- The project is owned by WAPDA and the Chinese consortium CGGC-CMEC was awarded the construction contract in 2007. Construction began in 2008 and the first unit is
Tarbela Dam is one of the world’s largest earth and rock filled Dam.
Greatest water resources
The Dam is built on one of the World’s largest rivers – the Indus known as the “Abbasin” or the father of rivers
The World Bank accepted Tarbela Dam Project in 1965
WAPDA was entrusted with its execution on behalf of Govt. of Pak
General consultant of WAPDA is HAZARA ENGINEERING COMPANY
Built between 1968 and 1976
Project Consists of a 9,000 (2,743 meters) long.
It has a volume of 138,600,000
cubic yards (106,000,000 cubic m).
Reservoir capacity of 11,098,000 acre-feet (13,690,000,000 cubic m).
The dam is 469 feet (143 m) high.
The Dam is 8,997 feet (2,743 m) wide at its crest.
The total spillway capacity is 1,500,000
Australia - Gorgon LNG Project - Deputy Project ManagerNiels Asjee
The document summarizes Boskalis' scope of work on the Gorgon Project to design and construct port facilities on Barrow Island off the coast of Western Australia. This included dredging, reclamation works, construction of berths, installation of navigation aids, and accommodation for personnel. Strict environmental and quarantine measures were required due to the island's status as a Class A nature reserve with unique flora and fauna. Over 6.7 million cubic meters of material was dredged and transported while addressing challenges like cyclones and ensuring health and safety standards.
Offshore construction involves building structures at sea, usually for oil, gas, or electricity production and transmission. It provides benefits like boosted efficiency from stronger winds and currents offshore, and new high-paying job opportunities. However, it also faces challenges like complex building processes in an offshore environment and potential environmental impacts on marine life. Effective communication and environmental planning are needed to maximize offshore construction's benefits while mitigating risks.
The expansion of the Panama Canal will allow larger ships to pass through the canal. This will impact global trade routes and patterns. The United States expanded the Panama Canal to keep it competitive and allow more cargo to pass through. The expansion includes new locks that can accommodate larger post-Panamax ships carrying up to 12,500 containers. This is expected to double the amount of goods passing through the canal. It may increase cargo volumes at Gulf ports in the United States and lead to more feeder ship traffic from Caribbean transshipment hubs. However, shippers will continue to make routing decisions based on fuel costs, delivery times, and the capabilities of ports along different trade routes.
Atal Rohtang Tunnel - construction process ,challenges and featuresBimenpreet Kaur
The Atal Tunnel is a 9.02 km highway tunnel that runs under the Rohtang Pass in the Himalayas. It connects Manali to Lahaul and Ladakh and reduces travel time significantly. Construction began in 2010 using the New Austrian Tunnelling Method and involved overcoming challenges like inclement weather, unstable geology, and water ingress. The tunnel enhances national security by providing faster supply routes to the Chinese border. It opened for traffic in 2020.
English Version of Book of coasts, ports and offshore structures engineeringKabir Sadeghi
• Theory
• Design
• Calculations
• Construction and installation
• Codes’ items
• Case studies and practical examples
• Technical information and statistical information for the Persian Gulf, the Oman Sea, and the Caspian Sea
The Akashi Kaikyo Bridge is the longest suspension bridge in the world. It connects Kobe on Honshu island to Iwaya on Awaji island in Japan, spanning the Akashi Strait. Before the bridge was built, ferries transported people across the dangerous strait, which experiences severe storms. The bridge's central span of 1,991 meters is supported by two massive steel towers that are 282.8 meters tall. Construction of the mega-project began in 1988, required over 10 years to complete, and cost $4.3 billion. When it opened in 1998, the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge became an engineering marvel and a symbol of national pride in Japan.
http://robertgirga.com/RobertGirga/panama-canal-expansion/
Panama Canal Expansion
By www. http://robertgirga.com/RobertGirga/
The nearly century old Panama Canal is getting another two sets of locks.
Locks that will allow substantially large boats to pass are being constructed on the Atlantic and Pacific ends of the canal.
This project will allow huge boats (cape size vessels) to pass through the Panama Canal instead of rounding the tip of South America.
Traffic through the canal is expected to double, bringing more income from tolls, more work, more jobs, and more prosperity to Panama.
In fact, ports along the entire eastern face of the Americas are upgrading with larger docking facilities and cranes
in order to offload cargo from the huge vessels that will soon be arriving from Buenos Aires to Mobile to Newark.
The new state of the art Panama Canal locks will have three chambers each and each chamber will have three water reutilization basins
in order to avoid excess loss of water from the canal’s central passage as ships come and go.
In addition to the new locks ACP, the administrative authority of the canal, is widening and deepening existing navigation channels
in both entrances to the canal, the central passage of Lake Gatun, and the Culebra Cut
(a passage cut through Panama’s central mountain range).
Four dry excavation projects are required to connect the new Pacific side locks with the central navigation channel to the Culebra Cut.
This $5 Billion plus project is partly funded by foreign loans and partly by tolls from the profitable Panama Canal.
Panama assumed full control of canal operations at the end of 1999.
It converted Panama Canal operations from a public utility model to a for-profit model
and pumps far more than a billion dollars into the Panama economy every year.
In fact, a billion goes to the Panama treasury directly
aside from taxes paid by canal employees, profits from being a transportation hub, and more.
Since Panama took over canal transits are faster and more efficient,
profits are up, and ACP was able to secure loans of around $3 Billion to start the Panama Canal expansion project.
Panama was in many ways a colony of the USA for much of the 20th century.
President Roosevelt wanted a means of projecting US naval power efficiently into both the Atlantic and Pacific
and saw a Panama Canal a means of moving ships back and forth.
The US guaranteed the independence of Panama, newly free from Colombia,
in return for a ten mile wide and fifty mile long stretch of land where they built a canal.
After two world wars in which the Panama Canal served its military purpose
the US military came to see the canal as a liability instead of an asset
and then secretary of state Henry Kissinger negotiated the general terms for passing the canal to Panama.
These terms were codified under the Carter administration with the Torrijos-Carter Treaties.
Visakhapatnam port is one of India's major ports located on the east coast of Andhra Pradesh. It has three harbors - the outer harbor with 6 berths and 200 hectares of water area, and the inner harbor with 8 berths and 100 hectares of water area. The port aims to be the most preferred port in South Asia offering globally standard services. It has expanded significantly over time through investments and now handles a variety of cargo like iron ore, coal, containers and petroleum products. The port also engages in community initiatives like maintaining city drains and developing a sports complex.
This document provides an overview of berth development projects at several ports. It discusses the scope of improving existing berths at Morehead Port in North Carolina and the Panama Canal by strengthening structures, increasing dredge depth, and adding new finger piers for larger ships. It also reviews a project to monitor lateral soil movement during dredging near berths constructed with diaphragm walls and piles at Jawaharlal Nehru Port in Mumbai. Geotechnical site investigations including testing were important for understanding soil conditions and designing stable berth structures.
6. NAVIGATIONAL AIDS (PHE) GTU 3170623VATSAL PATEL
This document discusses various types of navigational aids that help vessels travel safely through waterways. It describes fixed aids like lighthouses, beacon lights, and lightships as well as floating aids like buoys. Lighthouses are tall towers that emit powerful lights to guide ships, while beacon lights use prominent natural or man-made structures. Buoys are floating markers that delineate channels and hazards. Lightships are small ships equipped with revolving lights that act as lighthouses. Electronic devices like LORAN and radar also help with navigation by determining a ship's position or detecting nearby objects. These various aids are crucial for safe, efficient maritime travel.
This document provides information on various civil engineering projects and structures from around the world. It discusses the Hoover Dam and other dams, the interstate highway system, long span bridges like the Golden Gate Bridge, airports like Kansai International Airport, rail systems like the Eurotunnel, wastewater treatment facilities, skyscrapers like the Empire State Building, water supply projects like the California Water Project, and water transportation infrastructure like the Panama Canal. It also provides details on the construction of Taiwan's Taipei 101 skyscraper and the Netherlands' storm surge barrier system.
The Rio-Antirio Bridge spans the Gulf of Corinth in Greece, connecting the Peloponnese peninsula with central Greece. At 2,880 meters long, it holds records as the longest cable-stayed bridge in the world and deepest bridge foundations at 60 meters below sea level. The bridge features four tall pylon towers founded on large concrete bases sunk into the seabed. 360 steel cables connect from the pylons to the continuous suspended steel-concrete deck, which is designed to accommodate seismic activity in the earthquake-prone region. Construction overcame challenges of the deep waters, soft seabed, and active fault line through innovative engineering designs.
The Sunshine Skyway Bridge is a 29,040 foot long cable-stayed bridge located in Florida that was completed in 1987 at a cost of $244 million. It is the longest cable-stayed bridge in the world. The bridge's towers and cables are designed to withstand strong winds and impacts from ships, while the dolphins around each pier can withstand hits from 87,000 ton vessels.
This document provides an overview of the history, design, construction, and safety aspects of tunneling. It discusses key points such as:
- The history of tunnel construction dates back to ancient times but modern tunneling technology evolved from mining and military engineering.
- Tunnel planning requires considering geology, hydrology, ventilation, lighting, drainage, and safety systems such as emergency exits.
- India has increasingly developed tunneling for transportation and hydroelectric projects, with some of the largest examples being the Pir Panjal Railway Tunnel and underground water supply tunnels.
- Ensuring tunnel safety requires adequate width, ventilation, signage, and fire suppression systems. Lighting, electrical works, and drainage are also important design
The LCM-1E is a medium-sized, fast landing craft designed by Navantia for amphibious operations. It transports large quantities of cargo, troops, and equipment between amphibious assault ships and shore over distances up to 20 nautical miles. Powered by two diesel engines that generate 809 kW each, it can sail at over 20 knots when lightly loaded and has a range of 190 nautical miles at full load. Key features include a stern gate/bow ramp for loading and unloading vehicles, navigation systems, and communications equipment allowing the three to four person crew to communicate securely.
An Overview of Design, Analysis, Construction and Installation of Offshore Pe...Professor Kabir Sadeghi
Offshore structures are used worldwide for a variety of functions and in a variety of water depths, and environments. Since right selection of equipment, types of
platforms and method of drilling and also right planning, design, fabrication, transportation, installation and commissioning of petroleum platforms, considering
the water depth and environment conditions are very important, this paper will present a general overview of these aspects. This paper reviews the fundamentals
behind all types of offshore structures (fixed or floating) and, in the case of fixed platforms, will cover applications of these principles. The overall objective is to provide a general understanding of different stages of design, construction, loadout, transportation and installation of offshore platforms. Finally, for different sea-water
depths, in which the Cyprus platforms are intended to be installed, suitable kinds of offshore platforms are proposed.
U.S.S. Laffey & U.S.C.G.C. Ingham Drydock Photos, 2009drydockjoe
Joseph Lombardi was hired as the shipyard project manager to oversee the drydocking, restoration, and towing of the USS LAFFEY and USCGC INGHAM, both National Historic Landmark vessels, at Detyens Shipyard in North Charleston, South Carolina from August to December 2009. The USS LAFFEY, a last remaining Sumner-class destroyer, was in danger of sinking and required drydocking for hull repairs before it could be towed. Due to structural degradation, its machinery was supported by wire straps and I-beams during the uneventful tow by McAllister tug to Detyens Shipyard for repairs in August 2009.
The document is a 3-page condition survey report for a steel-hulled yacht named Corsair. It provides details of the vessel such as specifications, construction history, and systems. The surveyor inspected the hull, deck, rigging, machinery, and interior and noted defects. The report concludes with 31 recommended repairs categorized by priority, and an opinion that after repairs the vessel will be in generally good condition for planned restoration work.
Sample Of Introduction To Coastal Engineering Part TwoAri Agbaje
This document is an introduction to coastal engineering structures and concepts. It discusses various coastal structures like harbors, revetments, breakwaters and anchorage areas. It also covers the role of engineers in designing and managing waterways, docks, and protective structures. Additionally, it examines harbors, breakwaters, channels and other topics in coastal engineering. The document provides examples and diagrams to illustrate key coastal engineering terms and concepts.
This document provides an overview of the Neelum Jhelum Hydropower Project in Azad Kashmir, Pakistan. Some key points:
- The project will divert water from the Neelum River through a 28.5 km headrace tunnel to a power station on the Jhelum River with an installed capacity of 969 MW.
- Major components include an underground powerhouse with 4 units, a transformer hall, intake structure, spillways with 3 radial gates, stilling basin, and rockfill dam.
- The project is owned by WAPDA and the Chinese consortium CGGC-CMEC was awarded the construction contract in 2007. Construction began in 2008 and the first unit is
Tarbela Dam is one of the world’s largest earth and rock filled Dam.
Greatest water resources
The Dam is built on one of the World’s largest rivers – the Indus known as the “Abbasin” or the father of rivers
The World Bank accepted Tarbela Dam Project in 1965
WAPDA was entrusted with its execution on behalf of Govt. of Pak
General consultant of WAPDA is HAZARA ENGINEERING COMPANY
Built between 1968 and 1976
Project Consists of a 9,000 (2,743 meters) long.
It has a volume of 138,600,000
cubic yards (106,000,000 cubic m).
Reservoir capacity of 11,098,000 acre-feet (13,690,000,000 cubic m).
The dam is 469 feet (143 m) high.
The Dam is 8,997 feet (2,743 m) wide at its crest.
The total spillway capacity is 1,500,000
Australia - Gorgon LNG Project - Deputy Project ManagerNiels Asjee
The document summarizes Boskalis' scope of work on the Gorgon Project to design and construct port facilities on Barrow Island off the coast of Western Australia. This included dredging, reclamation works, construction of berths, installation of navigation aids, and accommodation for personnel. Strict environmental and quarantine measures were required due to the island's status as a Class A nature reserve with unique flora and fauna. Over 6.7 million cubic meters of material was dredged and transported while addressing challenges like cyclones and ensuring health and safety standards.
Offshore construction involves building structures at sea, usually for oil, gas, or electricity production and transmission. It provides benefits like boosted efficiency from stronger winds and currents offshore, and new high-paying job opportunities. However, it also faces challenges like complex building processes in an offshore environment and potential environmental impacts on marine life. Effective communication and environmental planning are needed to maximize offshore construction's benefits while mitigating risks.
The expansion of the Panama Canal will allow larger ships to pass through the canal. This will impact global trade routes and patterns. The United States expanded the Panama Canal to keep it competitive and allow more cargo to pass through. The expansion includes new locks that can accommodate larger post-Panamax ships carrying up to 12,500 containers. This is expected to double the amount of goods passing through the canal. It may increase cargo volumes at Gulf ports in the United States and lead to more feeder ship traffic from Caribbean transshipment hubs. However, shippers will continue to make routing decisions based on fuel costs, delivery times, and the capabilities of ports along different trade routes.
Atal Rohtang Tunnel - construction process ,challenges and featuresBimenpreet Kaur
The Atal Tunnel is a 9.02 km highway tunnel that runs under the Rohtang Pass in the Himalayas. It connects Manali to Lahaul and Ladakh and reduces travel time significantly. Construction began in 2010 using the New Austrian Tunnelling Method and involved overcoming challenges like inclement weather, unstable geology, and water ingress. The tunnel enhances national security by providing faster supply routes to the Chinese border. It opened for traffic in 2020.
English Version of Book of coasts, ports and offshore structures engineeringKabir Sadeghi
• Theory
• Design
• Calculations
• Construction and installation
• Codes’ items
• Case studies and practical examples
• Technical information and statistical information for the Persian Gulf, the Oman Sea, and the Caspian Sea
The Akashi Kaikyo Bridge is the longest suspension bridge in the world. It connects Kobe on Honshu island to Iwaya on Awaji island in Japan, spanning the Akashi Strait. Before the bridge was built, ferries transported people across the dangerous strait, which experiences severe storms. The bridge's central span of 1,991 meters is supported by two massive steel towers that are 282.8 meters tall. Construction of the mega-project began in 1988, required over 10 years to complete, and cost $4.3 billion. When it opened in 1998, the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge became an engineering marvel and a symbol of national pride in Japan.
http://robertgirga.com/RobertGirga/panama-canal-expansion/
Panama Canal Expansion
By www. http://robertgirga.com/RobertGirga/
The nearly century old Panama Canal is getting another two sets of locks.
Locks that will allow substantially large boats to pass are being constructed on the Atlantic and Pacific ends of the canal.
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IT port report
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1. INTRODUCTION
To fulfill the industrial training programme, I have visted Visakhapatnam
port trust, as it is one of the major ports in India with large scale of exports
and imports takeing place every year. Civil engineering works have a lot of
scope in ports, hence i choose it. Ports are necessaey for economical growth
of a country. Hence development of port is more important
1.1 About Visakhapatnam Port
Port of Visakhapatnam is one of the leading major ports of India. The Port is
located on the east coast of India at a latitude of 170
42' 00'' North and longitude of
830
23' 00'' East and the time zone is GMT + 5:30. The Port has three harbours viz.,
outer harbour, inner harbour and the fishing harbour. The outer harbour with a
water spread of 200 hectares has 6 berths and the inner harbour with a water spread
of 100 hectares has 18 berths.
Bestowed with natural deep water basins, the outer harbour is capable of
accommodating 150,000 DWT vessels and draft upto 17 meters.The inner harbour
is capable of accommodating vessels upto 230 meters LOA and draft upto 11
meters
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1.2 Role of Port
A catalyst for industrial and economic development
A force multiplier of economy
A facilitator for foreign exchange earning
A promoter of export trade being cheapest mode of transport
An interface between sea and land
A multi-facet entity where all modes of transport converges
1.3 Port Infrastructure
The Port has three harbours viz., outer harbour, inner harbour and the fishing
harbour. The outer harbour with a water spread of 200 hectares has 6 berths and the
inner harbour with a water spread of 100 hectares has 18 berths. Bestowed with
natural deep water basins, the outer harbour is capable of accommodating 150,000
DWT vessels and draft up to 17 meters. The inner harbour berths are PANAMAX
compatible and are capable of accommodating vessels up to 230 meters LOA and
draft upto 11 meters. The Port is catering to the key industries like the petroleum,
steel, power and fertilizers besides other manufacturing industries and playing
catalyst role for the agricultural and industrial development of its hinterland
spreading from the south to the north. During the FY 2010-11 the Port handled a
record quantity of 68.01 million tones of cargo. The Port is equipped with an array
of cargo transfer systems. The mechanical ore handling plant consists of fully
mechanized receiving and shipping systems designed to loads iron ore directly into
the vessels through conveyors. The Port is operating its own Railway network of
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about 200 Kms., which is linked to the Trunk Railways. The Port is well connected
to the NH-5 by a 4 lane connectivity road. The Port has Electric Wharf Cranes of
capacities ranging from 10 to 20 T and 2 nos., Harbour Mobile Cranes of 140 tonne
capacity. Mechanical loading facilities exist for handling Alumina and fertilisers.
The Off Shore Tanker Terminal in the Outer harbour discharges crude oil directly
to the tanks of the Refinery. The Container terminal operated by Visakha Container
Terminal Private Ltd., is the deepest container terminal among major ports and
equipped with modern container handling equipments. The BOT operator, Vizag
Sea Port Pvt., Ltd., is operating two berths (EQ-8&9) in the inner harbour. These
berths are equipped with 3 nos., Harbour Mobile Cranes which can handle cargo at
18,000 tonnes per day per crane.
bulk cargo handler
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MARINE WORKS –II Division
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2.1Introduction
East Quay
The port of Visakhapatnam’s East Quay has a total of 1849 meters of berths.
East Quay berths 1-4 have maximum permissible drafts of 10.06 meters.
Berths 1-3 are each 167.6 meters long, and Berth 4 is 231 meters long. East
Quay 5 is 167.6 meters long; East Quay 6 is 182.9 meters long. Both berths
have maximum permissible draft of 10.21 meters. East Quay Berths 7-9 are
each 255 meters long with maximum permissible draft of 11 meters.
West Quay
In the west side of the Inner Harbour, the West Quay has a total of 1294
meters in six berths. West Quays 1-5 all have maximum permissible beam of
32.5 meters and maximum permissible drafts of 11 meters. Quay 1 is 212
meters long, Quay 2 is 226.7 meters long, Quay 3 is 201.1 meters long,
Quay 4 is 243 meters long, and Quay 5 is 241.7 meters long. RE WQ-1
Berth in the inner Harbour is 170 meters long and has maximum permissible
beam of 25 meters and maximum permissible drafts of 8 meters.
North West Arm
The port of Visakhapatnam’s north western Arm in the inner harbour
contains three berths. The fertilizer berth is 173.1 meters long with
maximum permissible beam of 32.5 meters and maximum permissible draft
of 10.06 meters. The two oil refinery berths are each 183 meters long with
maximum permissible draft of 32.5 meters. Oil Refinery Berth 1 has
maximum permissible of 10.06 meters, and Oil refinery berth 2 has
maximum permissible draft of 9.75 meters.
Period of training: 7th
June 2013 to 13th
June 2013
There are 3 sub-divisions in this division
i. AE (SLCJ) ii. AE (DR) & iii. AE (Environmental)
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As per the directions of Executive Engineer, first we have under gone
training at SLCJ sub-division, then Dredging and lastly at Environmental
sub-division.
2.2. SL Canal Jetty sub-division:
Name of the project: Relocation of jetties/facilities for Tugs/Harbour
crafts along the north and south sides of SL Canal
for development of EQ-1A berth
ESTIMATED COST : Rs 32,02,69,300/-
PERIOD: 12 MONTHS
Scope of Work
Existing Tug-tie up jetty constructed for anchoring tugs/harbour crafts on
west of marine complex near inner harbour turning circle. As the cargo
handling increased copiously over the years, there is step up in no of
tugs/harbour crafts necessary to convey the cargo ships in to the harbour.
So, there is a necessity for extension of the existing EQ-1A berth. It is done
by constructing two rows of piles along the marine and land side of northern
arm of SL canal jetty. A new 7 meter wide road is proposed for traffic
management on southern side of SL canal and slope protection for the road
is done by constructing a retaining wall on the bank.
Capital dredging is done to -7.00 meters in the canal for hindered free
movement of tugs. A T-shaped diaphragm wall is constructed for protection
of foundation VIP launch as capital dredging may endanger its sub structure.
Dredging and construction of jetty are the immediate requirements and
should be completed on priority.
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Process
1. Providing two rows of 1000mm cast in situ vertical bored M30 piles at
5.79 meters c/c on land and sea side.
2. Piles in each row are at a c/c distance of 5.00 meters.
3. Providing pile cap of depth 1150mm on sea side and 600mm depth pile
cap on land side.
4. Capping beam of 2175mm wide is provided on piles on both land and
marine side. Two rows of piles are connected with a beam with 50mm
thick expansion joints at 31.85 meters c/c.
5. Construction of guide wall for laying T-shaped panels for diaphragm
wall.
6. Laying 3000mm wide flanged T-shaped panels, 17 in number with pre
cast stop ends between them.
7. Providing R.C.C M30 capping beam 1500mm*1500mm on diaphragm
wall.
8. Providing a new road of 7.00 meters wide with hot bituminous
macadam etc.,
9. Construction of retaining wall on southern side of SL canal with R.C.C
M30 1200mm diameter piles.
10.Dredging in SL canal up to (-) 7.00 meters.
11.Providing and fixing marine fixtures such as super arch fenders,
bollards, anchor bolts, mooring rings, and moulded rubber ladders.
12.Providing gabion mattress, rock filling on both sides of SL canal if
necessary.
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2.3Dredging Sub-division
Scope of work:- Deepening the inner harbour channel and inner harbor
turning circle up to (-) 16.10m capital dredging to accommodate 14m draft
vessels at Visakhapatnam port
Estimated contract value : Rs.217.27Cr.
Period of completion : 12 months
INTRODUCTION: The port of Visakhapatnam is located in
Latitude:17’41’N and Longitude:-83’18’E. The port is located almost
midway between Kolkata and Chennai on the east coast of India.
The port comprises of
- Inner harbor with 18 berths and
- Outer harbor with 7 berths and 1 mooring berth.
The project site is located in the inner harbor channel and inner harbor
turning circle of port of Visakhapatnam.
Dredging is an excavation activity or operation usually carried out at least
partly underwater, in shallow seas or fresh water areas with the purpose of
gathering up bottom sediments and disposing of them at a different location.
This technique is often used to keep waterways navigable.
It is also used as a way to replenish sand on some public beaches, where
sand has been lost because of coastal erosion. Dredging is also used as a
technique for fishing for certain species of edible clams and crabs,
see fishing dredge.
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A dredger is any device, machine, or vessel that is used to excavate and
remove material from the bottom of a body of water. For example, a scoop
attached to the end of a rope or pole by which a man can draw sediments up
from the bottom of a pond is a dredger. Developing this idea further, a
motorized crane equipped with a drag bucket or clamshell (grabber) that is
used to scoop material from the bottom of a body of water is also a dredger.
The crane could be located on the bank, or perhaps mounted on a barge. If
the crane is mounted on a barge, the entire vessel is referred to as a dredger
The process of dredging creates spoils (excess material), which are carried
away from the dredged area. Dredging can produce materials for land
reclamation or other purposes (usually construction-related), and has also
historically played a significant role in gold mining. Dredging can create
disturbance in aquatic ecosystems, often with adverse impacts.
Dredging can be classified into two types. Capital dredging and maintenance
dredging
Capital: dredging carried out to create a new harbour, berth or waterway, or
to deepen existing facilities in order to allow larger ships access. Because
capital works usually involve hard material or high-volume works, the work
is usually done using a cutter suction dredge or large trailing suction hopper
dredge; but for rock works, drilling and blasting along with mechanical
excavation may be used.
Maintenance:
dredging to deepen or maintain navigable waterways or channels which are
threatened to become silted with the passage of time, due to sedimented sand
and mud, possibly making them too shallow for navigation. This is often
carried out with a trailing suction hopper dredger. Most dredging is for this
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purpose, and it may also be done to maintain the holding capacity of
reservoirs or lakes.
A trailing suction hopper dredger (TSHD) trails its suction pipe when
working, and loads the dredge spoil into one or more hoppers in the vessel.
When the hoppers are full, the TSHD sails to a disposal area and either
dumps the material through doors in the hull or pumps the material out of
the hoppers. Some dredges also self-offload using drag buckets and
conveyors.
Blasting
Blasting is a relatively quick method for dealing with small amounts of very
hard rock formations like outcrops. Large quantities of hard rock are
nowadays excavated by rock-cutter suction dredgers or bucket dredgers.
The disadvantages are:
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• The blasting must be accompanied by grabbing for the removal of the
spoil;
• Unless carried out from the sea bed, both drilling and grabbing cause an
obstruction to sea traffic;
• The indiscriminate loss of sea life during blasting;
• The percentage of fines generated by the fragmentation of coralline rock
are very hard to predict; and
• Mobilization costs can be considerable
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Disposal of materials:-In a "hopper dredger", the dredged materials end up
in a large onboard hold called a "hopper." A suction hopper dredger is
usually used for maintenance dredging. A hopper dredger usually has doors
in its bottom to empty the dredged materials. As the vessel dredges, excess
water in the dredged materials is spilled off as the heavier solids settle to the
bottom of the hopper. This excess water is returned to the sea to reduce
weight and increase the amount of solid material (or slurry) that can be
carried in one load. When the hopper is filled with slurry, the dredger stops
dredging and goes to a dump site and empties its hopper.
Terms and definitions:-
Land reclamation: dredging to mine sand, clay or rock from the seabed and
using it to construct new land elsewhere. This is typically performed by a
cutter-suction dredge or trailing suction hopper dredge. The material may
also be used for flood or erosion control.
Beach nourishment: mining sand offshore and placing on a beach to
replace sand eroded by storms or wave action. This is done to enhance the
recreational and protective function of the beaches, which can be eroded by
human activity or by storms. This is typically performed by a cutter-suction
dredge or trailing suction hopper dredge.
In the present Ph-III dredging in Visakhapatnam Port, the dredging is to be
carried out both in soft/hard strata and disposed of at designated dumping
ground. Dredging is to be carried out in hard strata, comprising sheet rock of
predominantly Khondalite origin, sometimes weathered and fractured. The
rock is overlain by overburden materials like clay, silt, sand, and gravel.
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Type of vessel used is trailer suction hopper dredger. The detail of the
dredger is mentioned below:
Built 2007 (China) Flag/Class Belize / Indian Register
of Shipping
Deadweight 6,920 MT LOA /Beam) 96.78 / 18.00
Hopper
Capacity
4,500 Cu.m GT / NT 4,337 / 1,301
Sea Speed /
Con
10.5k on 19.5
MT MGO
Total Installed
Diesel Power
7824 kW
Draught
Loaded
7.03 m Maximum
Dredging Depth
25 m
CALCUALTIION OF QUANTITIES:
Accurate quantity estimates are important for the choice of dredging plant,
production estimates, time of execution and ultimately project costs.
Expressed in quantities, a dredging operation can extend from a few hundred
cubic metres to many millions of cubic metrics. In order to arrive at an
accurate dredging volume, the following is required:
1. A detailed design layout showing areas to be dredged and the design
depths required together with the relevant cross-sections;
2. A hydrographic survey of the area with bathymetric contours at 1 metre
intervals for extensive projects or hydrographic grid with bathymetric
contours at 0.25 metre interval for isolated structures
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3. A geotechnical survey including borehole logs, in-situ and laboratory
test results and samples.
The factors to be taken before going into procedure of dredging:-
i) The depth of the sea bed
ii) Nature of soil present in the sea bed
i) DEPTH OF THE SEA BED:-Before the works of any part thereof
begun, the contractor’s agent ,the engineer’s representative shall
together survey and take levels of the site of the works both above and
below water level/chart datum level. Each hydrographic survey shall
be carried out using a high frequency .single beam echo sounder,
which shall be capable of sounding with accuracy to within one
percent(1%) of the depth in conjunction with position fixing using
Real Time Differential GPS. The interfacing of the GPS and Echo
sounder will be done by “HYPACK-MAX” or equivalent standard
software acceptable to engineer. The plan of survey area and the cross
sections to be surveyed shall be continuously displayed on the
computer monitor installed in the survey vessel.
ii) NATURE OF THE SEA BED: Visakhapatnam port trust has
proposed to widening and deepening of inner channel and IHTC to
bring bigger draft vessels at port. They entrusted the job of
geotechnical investigation to M/s.VPC Concrete & Geo technologies,
Visakhapatnam, to conduct the necessary field investigations
,laboratory tests through Andhra University on various soil samples
collected .
SCOPE: The scope of this work includes the establishment of profiles and
comparing all the geotechnical test results and analysis of results. These
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results will be utilized for future widening and deepening of the channel.
Ninety boreholes were conducted in the proposed channel area.
The scope of soil investigation includes exploration of subsoil using 150mm
diameter boring and NX size coring in rock formation .It includes
conducting various field tests, collection of samples from the field and
conducting various laboratory tests, and analyzing the results. The field tests
conducted includes standard penetration tests at required depths. The field
work also includes collection of disturbed samples from all the boreholes at
suitable depths. The samples collected from the field are subjected to various
laboratory tests including atterberg limits, grain size analysis ,specific
gravity etc, in each bore. The
Results of laboratory and field investigations are used for proper
classification of soil and to determine the strength parameters of various
soils. Jet probing in IHC and IHTC at 20mts.Grid to identify the rock level.
FIELD INVESTIGATIONS:-
Actual field investigations were carried out by using power driven
mechanical auger and wash water with the help of hydraulically operated
Jack up platform. In this method ,water was forced under pressure through
an inner tube, which is retained inside a casing pipe. The slurry flowing out
gives an indication of the soil type. The entire boring operating operation
was conducted in accordance with provisions laid down in IS: 1892-1962.
The diameter of the borehole was 150mm and casing was to support the
walls of the borehole.
Standard penetration tests (SPT) were conducted at required depth intervals
in each borehole, throughout the depth of exploration. The SPT was
conducted by driving a split spoon sampler under the blows of 63.5 kg
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weight with a 75cm free fall. The initial 15m penetration was taken as the
seating drive. The number of blows required to drive the sample 30cm
beyond the seating drive is taken as the SPT ‘N’ value. All standard
penetration tests are carried out as per provisions in IS: 2131-1963.
Disturbed soil samples were collected at various depths to access the nature
of soil and to evaluate geotechnical properties in the laboratory.
Type of dredger used:-Trailer Suction Hopper Dredger (TSHD)
Procedure:-
i) The dredgers intended for the subject work shall be installed with
position fixing system and dredge pack system so as to position the
vessel accurately in the required dredging area and monitor the depth
of dredging to the required line and level.
ii) Similarly the drilling rig, hopper barges& tugs etc,to be installed with
position fixing system and communication equipment such as walkie
talkies etc .
iii)The dredged material is to be removed from the site of dredging area
and transported and dumped at dumping ground marked as “spoil
grounds” on the navigation chart with Visakhapatnam harbor
published by the chief Hydrographer to Govt.of India.
The dredging is to be carried out to the required line and level as per the
drawings.
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2.4.Environment monitoring sub-division
The port of Visakhapatnam is accredited with ISO Certification (ISO 14001)
by the Indian Register of Quality Systems for the Environmental
Management System standards in all its activities including related support
services.
An Environmental Monitoring Committee (EMC) headed by renowned
Environmentalist Prof. S. Rama Krishna Rao as Chairman of the
Committee is in place with members representing Citizen Welfare
Associations, NGOs, Academic Institutions, Industries/Defense, Trade, and
Observers from APPCB, Government organizations and Senior Officers of
the Port. The Committee reviews the implementation of long term and a
short term directive issued by APPCB and also reviews the environmental
activities to be implemented by the Port. The Committee also inspects
various operational areas of the Port and advises improvements on the
Environmental activities carried out and gives suggestions for additional
Environmental pollution mitigative measures as may be necessary based on
the requirements from time to time.
Three Sub-Committees are constituted to review and monitor AAQ
(Ambient Air Quality), Green Belt Development and Hazard Management.
The EMC reviews the findings of the Sub-Committees and advises suitably
on the environmental improvement measures.
Environmental cell has been established to monitor the environmental
activities of the Port, duly appointing persons qualified in the field of
Environment Management.
The Visakhapatnam port is presently handling coal at west quay of inner
labour. However due to depth constraints in the inner harbor the largest size
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vessels of coal are lightened/handled at outer harbor due to availability at
deeper dredge depths in the outer harbor .The coal at GCB is unloaded from
the ships on the wharf using floating cranes and the unloaded cargo is loaded
into the tracks using loaders in the back up area of the berth an at east yard
until it is lifted to the concerned parties
The measures taken by the Port to mitigate Environmental Pollution
include:
• Monitoring of Ambient Air Quality at six locations in and around the Port
area by Port and third parties like Andhra University Development Center
and APPCB.
• Monitoring of harbor water quality at regular intervals through Andhra
University Development Center.
• Monitoring of STP waters before and after treatment at regular intervals.
• Regular monitoring of pollution control measures in and around Port area
and residential areas.
• Preparation of Environmental Management Action Plan and
Comprehensive Environmental zoning and land use plan for all occupied
and unoccupied areas for the next ten years through M/s. MECON, Ranchi.
• Distribution of pamphlets and display of message boards on Environment
Management.
• Development of Environmental Parks/ Nurseries and maintenance of
Islands in and around Port areas.
• Continuous development of Green Belt in and around Port area.
• Mechanization of Cargo Handling Operations in phases.
• Monitoring effluent of Port based industries before discharging into Port
Waters and ensuring that they possess consent of APPCB for their activities.
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The Port is taking all possible measures to contain the pollution and to
maintain the ambient air quality within permissible limits. In addition to the
above measures, the Port is
(i)Modernizing the cargo handling facilities for coal, iron ore, fertilizers etc.,
(ii)Reorganizing stack yards
(iii)Insulating coal stack yards by providing high rise walls along with dust
suppression system as long term measure to avoid dust pollution.
Measures taken by Visakhapatnam Port Trust to control Dust
pollution:
• The coal stock yards at GCB, WOB, North and South of S4 Conveyor are
provided with Mechanical Dust Suppression system at a cost of Rs 8.00
Crores, covering an area of 4,75,000 m2
commissioned in the year 2002 and
the same is effective and water sprinkling is done continuously round the
clock.
• Covering of coal stocks by sprinkling of water and covering with
tarpaulins.
• Watering of roads continuously by water tankers daily.
• Sweeping of roads manually and with other mechanical process.
• The stack heights are limited to thirty meters only.
• Development of green belt around the stack yards and port area.
Beach Nourishment
Visakhapatnam Port Trust is discharging its responsibility as a corporate
citizen in keeping the city clean and green, healthy and aesthetic and
contributing significantly for better civic amenities for the people of
Visakhapatnam.
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In consonance with the development of Visakhapatnam Outer Harbor in the
early 1970s the need for protection of the beach North of Visakhapatnam
Port from the adverse affect of erosion due to the natural phenomena on
account of sea wave/current action was realized.
A quantity of about 4 lakhs cu. mts. of sand is being pumped for the beach
nourishment every year by incurring an expenditure of about ` 6.00 crores’.
The beach nourishment being carried out for over the last 3 decades shows
the firm commitment of the Port towards the social obligation for the city
public, visitors and fishermen community.
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MAINTENANCE WORKS
Name of the project: MAINTENANCE OF INNER AND OUTER
HARBOUR WORKS ON BERTHS AND MARINE FIXTURES
Period of training: 14th
and 19th
June 2013
This division deals with various types of berthing structures, marine fixtures.
The maintenance division performs following functions:
The maintenance of structures in outer harbour.
Maintenance of marine fixtures in inner harbour, dry rock and ORS.
Execution of capital dredging and maintenance of break water.
Construction of multi-purpose berth 2 and channel berth.
Maintenance of fishing harbour, SWP way complex.
Marine fixtures
Various marine fixtures on berth are
Bollard
Fenders
Mooring Rings
Ladders
Bollards
Bollards originally referred to short vertical posts, typically found where
large ships dock for mooring. These are used to maintain the vessel to
maintain tranquility. These are used when the vessel arrive the berth for
unloading or loading purpose.
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Fenders
In boating, a fender is a bumper used to absorb the kinetic energy of a
berthing boat or vessel against a jetty, quay wall or other vessel. Fenders are
used to prevent damage to boats, vessels and berthing structures. Fenders are
now a day constructed in several ways, typically of rubber, foam elastomer
or plastic. Rubber fenders are either extruded or made in a mould. The type
of fender that is most suitable for an application depends on many variables,
including dimensions and displacement of the vessel, maximum allowable
standoff, berthing structure, tidal variations and other berth-specific
conditions.
Types of fenders:
Super cell fenders
Arch fenders
Cylindrical fenders
M-type fenders
Mooring rings
Mooring rings are used for tying up ropes from berths to get position of ship
in stationary motion. These are available both in mild and steel in different
grades. These rings are used for maneuvering or fastening small boats.
Mooring rings are available from 12mm diameter to 100mm diameter as per
requirement.
Ladders:
Ladders are used for accessibility from the berths. Ladders are available both
in stainless steel/moulded rubber as per requirement. Unique dual
application ladders are also available, which can be used as fender for small
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boats as well as ladders. Different types of ladders from 2m length to 12m
length are available as per requirement.
Break waters:
Break waters are structures constructed on coasts defense or to protect an
anchorage from the effects of weather and long shore drift.
Offshore breakwaters also called bulkheads, reduce the intensity of water
action inshore waters and thereby reduce coastal erosion. They are
constructed some distance away from the coast or built with one-end linked
to the coast. The breakwaters may be small structure place one to three
hundred feet offshore in relatively shallow water, designed to protect gently
sloping beach.
There are three breakwaters:
East breakwaters
Southern breakwaters
Northern breakwaters
The length of the east breakwater is 1050m
The length of the south breakwater is 1534m
The length of the north breakwaters is 412m
A minimum depth of 18.2 meters is to maintain in the outer harbor. The
turning radius of outer harbors is 610meters. A minimum depth of 10.7 m is
to maintain in the inner harbor. The turning radius of inner harbor is 440m.
area of the inner channel is 100hectors. Area of the outer harbor is 200
hectors. Length of each berth is 225m.
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SL
NO
NAME OF THE COMPONENT OF
STRUCTURE
PARAMETERS TO BE
OBSERVED
1 Condition of walls, columns, pillars and
staircase
(a) Plastering cracks
(b) Structural cracks
(c) Exposure of
reinforcement in
case of RCC columns
& staircase
(d) Pealing of plastering
(e) Condition of painting
2 Floor/Roof beams and slabs (a) Leakage/Sweating
(b) Surface cracks
(c) Structural cracks
(d) Exposure of
reinforcement
(e) Condition of ceiling
plaster
(f) Condition of water
proof treatment
(g) Water stagnation
3 ACC sheet roofing walling (a) Leakage
(b) Condition of sheets
(c) Condition of fixtures
4 Water supply & sanitary fixtures (a) Condition of water
closets/ urinals/
wash hand basins
(b) Leakage of pipe
joints and valves
(c) Functioning of
flushing system
(d) Condition of floor
traps
(e) Condition of flooring
& skirting
5 Doors/Windows/ Ventilators (a) condition of doors/
windows/ ventilators
(b) Condition of fixtures
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(c) Damages to glass
panes
(d) Condition of
ornamental grills
(e) Condition of painting
6 Plinth protection (a) Adequacy of slopes
(b) Damage to plinth
protection
7 External Drainage (a) Siltation
(b) Adequacy of slopes
(c) Connection to main
drain
(d) Cracks in walls
8 Cleanliness of premises (a) Wild growth
(b) Garbage
9 Anti termite treatment (a) Termite infection if
any
(b) Renewal of
treatment
10 Steel roof structures like trusses etc (a) Structural
deficiencies like
cracks
(b) Conditions of
painting
SL
NO
Name of component/ structure Functions observed
1 Condition of berthing facing (a) Structural Cracks
(b) Exposure of
reinforcement
(c) Condition of
kerbwall
2 Condition of kerb (a) Structural cracks
(b) Exposure of
reinforcement
(c) Condition of kerb
wall
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3 Major damages if any -
4 Any observations -
Marine fixtures
Sl
No
Name of component/ structure Parameters to be
observed
1 Fenders (a) Surface cracks
(b) Deep cracks
(c) Edge cord
(d) Cords of bolts and
frames
(e) Frontal frames
(f) Hooks & Chains
2 Chains (a) Corrosion and
damages
(b) Cord of paintings
(c) slackers
3 Ladders (a) Cord Of Bolts and
Nuts
(b) Vertical rails
(c) Cord of rings
(d) Painting/
Galvanizing
4 Mooring fixtures (a) Rings
(b) Eye hooks
(c) Painting
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