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🚢 A terminal requires draught and optimal utilization of the quay, but also good infrastructure and safety. That’s why Port of Antwerp-Bruges doubled the bollard capacity at the Noordzee Terminal to seven new 250 ton bollards. Sweco took care of the extensive study work. ⚓️ Dynamic mooring analyses showed that the increasingly larger ships mooring there regularly overloaded the old bollards. To ensure safe and optimal use of the quay wall, the new bollards were commissioned at the end of December 2023. 🤝 In addition to Sweco, various partners worked together on this project. SECO Belgium did the technical inspection. Operator PSA Belgium assisted in determining the locations and conditions. The execution was in the hands of contractor HYE (H2O Group) 👷♂️ Sweco colleague Louis Lesage looks back with satisfaction: “We had to increase the bollard capacity without affecting the existing force in the quay wall. For this, ground anchors of about 50m long were used. These ground anchors had to cross the existing leg anchors of the quay wall at different levels without damaging an existing anchor. The close cooperation between the partners brought this challenge to a successful conclusion.” Read the full article of Port of Antwerp-Bruges on https://lnkd.in/enTVfQSy #BeSweco #portofantwerpbruges #noordzeeterminal #TransformingSocietyTogether

During the descent of the first Dredging Hensel 55

Have you wandered what a barge build in process looks like? Here is some pics of a couple custom barges being built. If you are looking for a barge contact us today! #marineindustry #marineconstruction #marine #erosioncontrol #infastructure #civilconstruction #civilengineering

Exploring the complexities of underwater construction with cutting-edge technology

This project was designed for a unique application, using hydraulic power for the raising and lowering of a platform, complete stainless steel 316L. Aimed at the rescue and care of aquatic animals, has led us to a preliminary study, which takes into consideration: The large area to be lifted (120 square meters). The height to be reached (4,80 meters). The asymmetrical load to be carried. Structure & Cylinder in stainless steel 316L. Fully submerged and operating under seawater

"Experience the construction process like never before in this short video showcasing the construction of a quay wall (block type). Witness the various stages of construction unfold in parallel, from initial to final touches. Dive into the world of marine construction. #marine #construction #engineering #ports #GIECO

This project was designed for a special application, using hydraulic power for the raising and lowering of a platform, full stainless steel 316L. Aimed at the rescue and care of aquatic animals, has led us to a preliminary study, which takes into consideration: The large area to be lifted (120 square meters). The height to be reached (4,80 meters). The asymmetrical load to be carried. Structure & Cylinder in stainless steel 316L. Fully submerged and operating under seawater

This project was designed for a special application, using hydraulic power for the raising and lowering of a platform, full stainless steel 316L. Aimed at the rescue and care of aquatic animals, has led us to a preliminary study, which takes into consideration: The large area to be lifted (120 square meters). The height to be reached (4,80 meters). The asymmetrical load to be carried. Structure & Cylinder in stainless steel 316L. Fully submerged and operating under seawater

Russell Marine LLC helps transform the shores of Galveston, #Texas. The Galveston Berth 10 Marine Improvements Project was a visionary initiative that set the stage for Royal Caribbean's new cruise ship terminal, making it possible for the largest Oasis Cruise Ship Class to moor at Galveston. The project was designed to avoid obstructions and avoid causing any damage to existing structures. Russell Marine LLC had to remove sections of the existing concrete wharf to unearth each dolphin location, and then probe all proposed pile locations to avoid the battered piles of the existing land-side bulkhead. Based on the probe, eight of the 20 dolphins had to be redesigned. Avoiding the existing wharf battered piles was the largest technical challenge that the engineer, Jacobs Engineering Group of Cape Canaveral, Fla., had to overcome. Due to the uncertainty of the pile alignment, drilled shafts or other means of deep foundations ran the risk of damaging adjacent structures. Driven pipe piles are also best suited to the high salinity content of the Texas Gulf Coast. Read about the project's challenges and the team's solutions in the latest issue of #PileDriverMagazine: https://lnkd.in/gEzmTUQw #PDCADriven #PDCACommunications #PDCATexas #piledriving #deepfoundations #marineconstruction

VESSEL REVIEW: The government of the Occitanie region in southern France recently placed a new trailing suction hopper dredger (TSHD) into service. Built by local shipyard Piriou, the 70- by 16.7-metre (230- by 54.8-foot) 'Hydromer' was designed by the French office of Norwegian naval architecture firm LMG Marin in cooperation with Piriou Ingenierie. It has since replaced an older, lower-capacity dredger in the same owner’s fleet as part of an initiative that seeks to make the Occitanie region a “positive energy” region by 2050. The owner called for improved dredging performance courtesy of a larger suction pump size and greater total dredging arm length. The incorporation of two dredging arms would allow for optimised performance at various water depths. Suitability for coastal protection was another requirement since the owner’s earlier dredger did not possess this capability, thus necessitating the delegation of works to external contractors. As it will be used primarily in channels and port areas, the TSHD also needed to be capable of high manoeuvring performance and improved seakeeping and positioning regardless of wind and currents. The owner also requested that the vessel be capable of transit speeds of at least 10 knots at design draught and 11 knots empty even under Sea State two conditions. The installation of the hydrogen system was also among the first of the owner’s requirements to be specified. Onboard space needed to be available for four 20-foot compressed hydrogen storage containers, a hydrogen transfer system, and a fuel cell with a capacity of at least 200 kW. Full article link in comments.