Mumbai is one of the world’s largest cities and port capacity is struggling to keep pace with growth. The anchorage can be used for about nine months of the year with restricted use during the monsoon season. Cargo is transhipped by lighter for smaller terminals around the harbour. Much of this is dry bulk such as coal and the demand is increasing.

Beckett Rankine studied the marine conditions and operational parameters for lighterage in Mumbai Harbour. Methods were identified for improving the logistics supply chain including the transit of barges in the rivers and creeks around the harbour to avoid bottlenecks throughout the system.

Click here to download an information sheet for this project.

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.

Click here to download an information sheet for this project.

The lifting gate at Bhavnagar port had exceeded its design life and was suffering from leakage that prevented the continued maintenance of the correct water level in the impounded port basin. This was caused by corrosion to the underground sheet pile cut-off wall because of severe scouring of the concrete panels on the seabed.

Beckett Rankine inspected site surveys and developed various designs to solve the problem. The works were carried out by the contractor on a turnkey contract and we reviewed drawings, surveys and other documents as required. The leak was repaired by patching the hole and grouting.

Click here to download an information sheet for this project.

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.

Click here to download an information sheet for this project.

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.

Click here to download an information sheet for this project.

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.

Click here to download an information sheet for this project.

British Gas plan to set up an LNG import terminal at the port of Pipavav, to distribute gas to Northwestern India. Consideration was given to construction of a subsea pipeline to link this terminal to the existing pipelines on the other side of the Gulf of Cambay. These pipelines would access India's centres of industrial population.

Beckett Rankine advised on the marine conditions, having previously worked on a number of projects in this area. The relative merits were considered for various locations by examining tidal and current records together with geotechnical data from offshore boreholes.

Click here to download an information sheet for this project.

The Parvathy-Puthanar Canal in Kerala is fed by small streams and sewers. The untreated waste in the canal makes it dangerous to health and it is non-navigable due to a build-up of weeds and debris. A solution to these problems was required to make full use of the oppurtunity to attract tourists to this potentially appealing area.

Beckett Rankine studied the problem and proposed reconnecting the canal to the sea through the river system. This would flush out the silt that dries out in the summer and clogs it up. Mechanichal aeration could also be used to help purify the water, so the canal can be used safely.

Click here to download an information sheet for this project.

India has a significant requirement for additional port capacity together with the modernisation of existing facilities. As part of its support to exporting companies the UK Government set out to identify opportunities in this market. This covered planning, construction, operations and equipment supply.

Beckett Rankine project managed the study and undertook much of the research work. This included a tour of the coastal states of India, holding interviews with key players in the public and private sector. We worked closely with a team of Indian professionals.

Click here to download an information sheet for this project.