COURSE OVERVIEW:

The Design and Maintenance of Jetties, Dolphins, and Berthing Structures course is an intensive technical program addressing the engineering requirements of terminal infrastructure. This course examines the structural and hydraulic challenges involved in creating durable interfaces between massive vessels and land-based facilities. It provides a comprehensive analysis of the forces at play during berthing and mooring operations, focusing on how these structures must safely dissipate kinetic energy while withstanding the corrosive marine environment.

The scope of this training involves a detailed exploration of various structural types, including open-piled jetties, sheet-piled wharves, and independent mooring or breasting dolphins. Participants will learn the methodology for calculating berthing energy based on vessel displacement, approach velocity, and hydrodynamics. The program emphasizes the selection and integration of fender systems and bollards, ensuring that the interface components are correctly matched to the structural capacity of the jetty or dolphin.

Coverage includes the geotechnical aspects of pile design and the structural detailing of concrete decks and steel substructures. The course also addresses the critical need for long-term maintenance, focusing on inspection techniques for underwater components and the repair of reinforced concrete in the splash zone. By combining modern design codes with practical maintenance strategies, this course equips engineers to manage the full lifecycle of critical berthing assets.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

After completion of this course, the participants will be able to:

1. Identify the functional requirements of different berthing and mooring structures.
2. Calculate berthing energy and impact forces using the kinetic energy method.
3. Select appropriate fender types based on energy absorption and reaction forces.
4. Design mooring and breasting dolphins to withstand maximum line pulls.
5. Execute geotechnical analysis for axial and lateral pile capacities in various soils.
6. Apply international design standards such as BS 6349 and PIANC guidelines.
7. Design reinforced concrete decks for heavy operational and crane loads.
8. Evaluate the impact of environmental loads, including wind, wave, and current.
9. Implement cathodic protection and coating systems for steel piling.
10. Conduct comprehensive structural inspections of aging maritime assets.
11. Develop maintenance and repair strategies for cracked concrete and corroded steel.
12. Analyze the stability of sheet-piled walls and gravity-type structures.
13. Integrate modern monitoring sensors for real-time berthing force measurement.

TARGET AUDIENCE:  

Civil Engineers, Port Infrastructure Managers, Structural Designers, Marine Contractors, and Maintenance Engineers.

TRAINING COURSE METHODOLOGY:

A highly interactive combination of lectures, discussion sessions, and case studies will be employed to maximise the transfer of information, knowledge, and experience. The course will be intensive, practical, and highly interactive. The sessions will start by raising the most relevant questions and motivating everybody to find the right answers. The attendants will also be encouraged to raise more of their questions and to share in developing the right answers using their analysis and experience. There will also be some indoor experiential activities to enhance the learning experience. Course material will be provided in PowerPoint, with necessary animations, learning videos, and general discussions.

The course participants shall be evaluated before, during, and at the end of the course.

COURSE CERTIFICATE:

National Consultant Centre for Training LLC (NCC) will issue an Attendance Certificate to all participants completing a minimum of 80% of the total attendance time requirement.