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PORT AND COASTAL ENGINEERING

A world class port and coastal engineering consultancy dedicated to the delivery of enhanced client value in the design of marine infrastructure

OUR CAPABILITIES

Advisory services

Assist clients with the development of projects from initiation to implementation.

 

Port planning and terminal simulation

The collation of multi-disciplinary port planning inputs to develop layouts which meet user requirements.

Coastal modelling

Numerical and physical modelling of dynamic coastal processes.

 

 

Navigation and vessel motions

Navigation studies and vessel motions analysis for the design and optimisation of port developments and mooring systems.

Coastal engineering

Planning, design, construction, and maintenance of civil works in the coastal zone.

Dredging and reclamation

Design, environmental assessment and supervision of dredging and reclamation works.

Breakwaters

Design, physical modelling, construction optimisation and supervision.

 

Sand bypassing

Planning, design, construction and monitoring of sand bypassing systems.

 

Quay walls and jetties

Design and construction supervision of marine infrastructure including quay walls and jetties.

 

Intake and outfalls

Design and construction methodology for nearshore intakes and outfalls primarily for desalination, cooling water and tailings disposal.

Submarine pipelines

Planning, design and construction methodology and supervision for nearshore submarine pipelines.

 

Materials handling

Design of bulk materials handling systems for export and import terminals.

 

 

Seismic design

Specialist seismic structural analysis and design in regions of high earthquake frequency and magnitude like Chile.

Tsunami studies

Incorporation of tsunami effects on the seismic analysis design of coastal structures via numerical modelling.

Site investigations

Planning, specifying, procuring, monitoring and reviewing of marine and land based site investigations.

Contract and site supervision

Contract preparation and site supervision for marine construction works.

OUR PROJECTS

PRDW has performed a wide range of port and coastal projects across all sectors which require maritime infrastructure.

PORT INFRASTRUCTURE

PRDW has developed port solutions for a wide range of multi-purpose terminals in the private and public sectors across the globe.

MINING AND BULK MATERIALS

PRDW has designed import and export facilities for a wide range of minerals in the mining industry with direct loading and transshipment solutions. 

ENERGY

PRDW provides a range of marine infrastructure solutions for the import and export of hydrocarbons including jetties, buoys and submarine pipelines.

WATER

PRDW has extensive experience in providing water intakes and outfalls for desalination and for cooling water in the power sector including nuclear facilities.

MARINE WORKS AND STUDIES

To support the development of our port infrastructure solutions, PRDW offers advanced numerical modelling in coastal engineering, metocean and hydrodynamic studies, sediment transport, navigation, vessel motions and seismic analysis. 

MARINAS AND WATERFRONTS

PRDW has designed the marine aspects of many marinas and waterfronts for leisure and commercial purposes including the iconic V&A Waterfront in Cape Town.

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PRDW Global

PRDW has experience in developing projects for clients in the public and private sector and has been responsible for major port projects in Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, Asia and Australia.