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.

A new bulk cement terminal at Onne, near Port Harcourt. The project involved dredging to deepen the access channel and use of the dredged spoil for land reclamation. There was also construction of an access road over the swamp, construction of a jetty and berthing dolphins with shore side administration and support facilities.

Beckett Rankine have planned and designed marine and shoreside facilities for the cement terminal, including navigation chanels and road access. Working closely with a team of local engineers we have also supervised the dredging and construction works on site.

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The former Shell Oil terminal in the lower reaches of the Thames Estuary is to be redeveloped as a deep water port. Its close proximity to London and the motorway network makes this a good site for a substantial container terminal. P& O ports worked with Jacobs Shipping to include a roll-on, roll-off freight terminal.

Beckett Rankine prepared a masterplan for the roll-on, roll-off terminal as the first part of the development. This included outline design of ferry berths with pontoon and linkspan bridges to accommodate the six metre tidal range, together with shoreside facilities.

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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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Commercial shipping trade at the port of Maryport has ceased with the exception of a small but active fishing fleet. Consideration is therefore being given to improve the surrounding area with the harbour providing a focal point to maintain the marine heritage. Alternative urban regeneration schemes have been assessed.

Beckett Rankine studied all the marine aspects of the project. This included a condition survey of the dock gates and recommendations for the design of a replacement system. An assessment to provide a forecast of future dredging and infrastructure maintenance costs was also provided.

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The Northern East West Corridor has potential to be a major global trading route. The concept is to create a Trans Atlantic sea connection to the Trans Siberian railway. The port of Narvik, which is ice free with good railway links, must be enlarged to accomodate the increased amount of containers travelling through the port.

Beckett Rankine conducted a review of the port's facilities and operations, highlighting issues such as a lack of container storage area. These problems needed a solution, so proposals included expansion of the terminal storage area south of the existing quay.

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The Yamal peninsula houses an enormous quantity of natural gas, considered to be the fuel of the future. But the hostile environment makes it difficult to extract and transport the gas. With water around the peninsula iced over for most of the year, a design must be created which takes into account the present lack of infrastructure.

Beckett Rankine specified in the site investigation for the planned marine terminal. This included developing alternative schemes for the efficient exportation of the natural gas, as well as liasing with shipping companies concerning the size and speed of loading of the vessels.

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 The current development of Ras Laffan will make it one of the largest LNG ports in the world. The expansion will involve 20km of breakwaters and 15m cubic metres of dredging to accomodate over 30 ship berths. This was required because of the dramatic rise in the export of LNG and other gas products from Qatar.

Beckett Rankine were responsible for preparing a Masterplan to cover the entirity of the construction of the port. This included selection of an appropriate site, and have used various hydrodynamic model studies to consider the waves, currents and siltation as well as vessel simulation.

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