CARDNO LIMITED The Cardno, now Stantec Ports and Maritime team have an established history of providing specialist engineering services in port planning and maritime infrastructure design throughout Australia and the Pacific.
Cardno, now Stantec is a leading firm with experience in major capital city ports and smaller regional ports. A common element in Cardno now Stantec Ports and Maritime team is the integration of shipping, port planning, operations, supply chain, land use, environmental, access and policy needs in the context of a sound understanding of the commercial imperatives of running successful port businesses. This skill set is complemented with the team's expertise in the design of maritime infrastructure, dredging, coastal infrastructure, and the team's experience in providing engineering services from project inception to construction. The team's flexibility is supplemented by Cardno now Stantec's in-house engineering disciplines including, geotechnical engineering, civil engineering, environmental services, mechanical and electrical engineering and asset management, that are readily accessible to service clients in Australia, the Pacific and beyond.
Cardno now Stanec's Ports and Maritime team is proud in its reputation for innovative marine solutions to meet challenging site conditions and project requirements.
To further bolster our ports and maritime presence in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region, we're delighted to welcome Cristian Alfred as Ports and Maritime Team Leader. Cristian is an experienced Ports and Maritime structures engineer with over 22 years of experience.
He has worked on projects in Australia, and the Asia Pacific region and he will reinforce the Ports and Maritime specialist team to deliver innovative solutions and achieve project delivery success throughout APAC.
In addition to providing ports and maritime services around the APAC region our team are heavily involved in the industry as a whole.
Scott Keane, Industry Director - Ports and Maritime has served on the Board of PIANC (The World Associations for Water Borne Infrastructure) Australia/New Zealand for 14 years and is the national section representative for the Maritime Navigation Commission (MarCom).
PIANC is the World Association for Waterborne Transport Infrastructure and is the forum where waterborne transportation professionals from around the world join forces. PIANC experts provide advice on cost-effective, reliable and sustainable infrastructure to facilitate the growth of waterborne transport. PIANC brings together the most respected international experts on technical, economic and environmental issues that impact waterborne transport infrastructure.
As well as holding these roles, Scott also acts as the mentor for two of PIANC MarCom's Working Groups (WGs), WG238 and WG240.
The purpose of the WGs is to bring together participants who have expertise in specific areas that gather, analyse and consolidate, international, state-of-the-art, best practices material to provide evidence-based guidance to the industry.
Other members of our team are also heavily involved in two of the WGs: WG238 - BIM for Maritime Projects and WG240 - Guidance for Ports in Small Island Countries.
Following his appointment to the PIANC WG238 and leadership shown in this position, Enrique Campos, Digital Design Manager, delighted board members with his expert BIM knowledge, was invited and has accepted the role of Chair for the working group. The WG238 works to create and implement standardised guidelines for using BIM modelling in ports and waterways infrastructure. As Chairperson, Enrique is responsible for leading the Working Group to ensure tasks are completed within given timeframes and ensuring the commission is kept up to date and informed on the progress of the Working Group.
Cristian Alfred is a member of WG240 and is working with this Working Group to provide a guidance document that is specific to the needs of small island ports, covering best practice port planning, design and construction, efficiency and safety in port and terminal operations, environmental safeguards, implementation of sustainable technologies, and natural hazard response planning.
Scott and Cristian have worked extensively throughout the Pacific in particular but also in other places where the WG240 is relevant.
The 5 Year Strategic Plan (2018- 2022) is a cornerstone of the overall alignment of the Port to an increasing dynamic and competitive business environment. Through the Strategic Plan, the Port will meet key challenges and leverage opportunities to achieve its goals. The Plan addresses the regulatory, physical, operational, economic, financial, environmental, and recreational requirements of the company. It forms the basis for strategic policy for effective resource utilization and efficient service delivery.
Building on the preparation of the Ports Strategic Plan for the next 5 years, Cardno has been engaged in various critical infrastructure assessments and client representation for external works. Recent project awards include:
- Lautoka Port Wharf Condition Assessment, load rating and dredge assessment
- Suva Port Wharf Condition Assessment, load rating, dredge assessment and risk matrix for priority repairs
- Lautoka Private Facility (AMEX) Dredging Client representation and Environmental monitoring
- Lautoka Port Development Ship Simulation Modelling
- Suva Port Vessel Traffic Management System
The Strategic Plan has identified additional consulting efforts for the next 12 months circa FJD$2.3 million, with Cardno considering providing a secondment to support their program.
Cardno, now Stantec was engaged by the Government of Nauru, funded by the Asian Development Bank, to develop a new port for the island nation of Nauru. Cardno undertook detailed design to construct a quay wall for berthing ships together with an access, demolition and safe removal of existing structures and constructing new buildings for harbour master's office, staff amenities, gatehouse and a plant workshop, paving the container storage area with heavy-duty industrial pavement, and a secured boundary in line with international requirements.
We have undertaken hydrodynamic analysis including wave and climate assessment, ship bridge simulation to determine appropriate berthing configurations, and will conduct physical investigations and detailed design. The project was awarded the ADB Outstanding Sustainable Transport Project Award and was ranked best in its category against all ADB transport sector projects in 2018. Staff remain involved in construction of the Port throughout the pandemic, to ensure quality and design life of the facility is met.
Cardno, now Stantec was engaged by the Asian Development Bank to undertake investigations necessary to prepare met-ocean parameters for the design of small harbour facilities and boat ramps on four islands in Tuvalu in the Pacific Ocean. The project area included the islands of Nukalaelae, Nanamuga, Nui and Nuitao.
The proposed structures to be constructed on these islands include shipping channels, entrance breakwaters, harbour areas, boat-ramp revetments and onshore buildings.
- Numerical modelling of waves, currents and water levels was undertaken to estimate design parameters
- Bathymetry data was compiled from various sources to establish the numerical models of the project area
- Tuvalu is affected by tropical cyclones and the SE trade winds
- Storm surges and wave setup are important factors in determining design parameters for this location
- The layout of the harbours was optimised in terms of wave climate inside the channels and basin as well as current speeds across the channel under operational conditions
- Historic cyclone data was analysed to determine a design cyclone event for each site
- The potential for Tsunami inundation was reviewed for each site
- The potential for sedimentation within the harbours and any associated shoreline changes were assessed
The impact of climate change and sea-level rise was incorporated into the study.
The Australian Department of Defence (DoD) is currently delivering the SEA 3036 - Pacific Patrol Boat Replacement Project. The project will acquire new vessels as part of Australia's Pacific Maritime Security Program. The project includes upgrades to Pacific Island infrastructure to enable safe berthing of the new Guardian Class Patrol Boats (GCPBs).
The Design and Construct contract is being delivered with McConnell Dowell (MCD) for the Pacific Island Countries of Samoa, Tonga, Tuvalu, Fiji, Kiribati, Cook Islands and Vanuatu. The project involves the design of repair works to the existing deteriorated structures as well as the design of new quay walls and jetties. A site inspection and condition report were part of the scope of work as well as unexploded ordnance (UXO) survey, geotechnical investigations, topography, cadastral and bathymetry surveys.
Some sites such as Fiji and Vanuatu have challenging conditions such as soft soils on bedrock and high seismic loads. Cardno, now Stantec is now assisting MCD with the construction providing quality review and documentation.
Cardno, now Stantec was engaged by PUMA to conduct a detailed channel design at Padana Nahua. The proposed channel at Padana Nahua Port Moresby comprises of a one-way channel that can be used for Suezmax vessel's entry to Napa Napa Port. Suezmax vessels were previously considered for the main entrance, and this application was used in assessing Padana and the route between Padana and Basalisk / Paga point. The channel meets the Motukea Channel designed previously by us in 2015.
In order to address the Channel requirements, we undertook the detailed channel design for the newly suitable navigation areas. This work included the following phases and activities
- A detailed review of all information gathered from previous channels (Motukea and Bootless);
- Inclusion and assessment of most recent hydrographic data and zones of confidence (level of accuracy);
- Modelling of wave penetration through the outer reefs of Port Moresby was completed;
- A hydrodynamic study considering currents along and adjacent to the study areas;
- An overview of the channel design factors, including design vessels and metocean conditions, location, layout and navigation routes;
- Detailed vertical and horizontal channel design as per the PIANC (2014) guidelines;
- A detailed navigational aid assessment;
- Recommendations for safe navigation and operating procedures
Cardno, now Stantec was commissioned to design and document new marine facilities at Mandorah in Darwin Harbour, a $50 million CAPEX project. Our team carried out the required investigative works and undertook environmental approvals for the project. The facilities include vehicle and pedestrian jetties, breakwaters, boat ramp, floating pontoon and gangways, and onshore parking and amenity facilities.
The project also included an investigation and optioneering process and the selection of a preferred option, which has currently been developed to the preliminary detailed design stage.
Our team was involved at all stages of investigation and design for the project including planning and investigations, optioneering, concept and detail design.
Cardno, now Stantec was involved at all stages of investigation and design for the project including planning and investigations, optioneering, concept and detail design.
Fort Hill Wharf has a total quay length of 300 metres, with a natural deep-water berth located just minutes from the central business district of Darwin. To meet the growth in demand of Navy and Cruise vessels for the facility, the private port of Darwin (Landbridge) has engaged Cardno, now Stantec to extend and strengthen the wharf. The consultancy works include the wharf upgrade and extension to accommodate the largest cruise vessels in the world (i.e. future class vessel LOA 400m).
We have delivered the basis of design development, concept design and detailed design and has undertaken geotechnical design and investigation, structural design, navigation simulation advice, mooring analysis, coastal studies and services design.
The coastal study involved the preparation of a wave model for Darwin Harbour. The output from the wave modelling was combined with wind data and used in a mooring analysis to estimate berth operability, as well as prepare simulation, runs for the vessel navigation simulations undertaken at Smartship (Brisbane). All the studies were used to inform the wharf back analysis which has proven the wharf capable of withstanding the new set of loads. This saved significant capital costs to the project and reduced disruption to the wharf operation.
The wharf extension, new mooring dolphin and fenders and bollards upgrades on the existing wharf will provide a facility able to cater for the needs of the largest cruise vessels in the market and beyond.
Cardno, now Stantec was engaged to undertake the detailed design (for construction) for the upgrade of four ferry terminals in the Southern Moreton Bay Islands (Russell, Macleay, Lamb and Karragarra). The scope included the design of all ferry terminal elements, including the pontoon and supporting systems, gangways, canopy structures, jetties and minor onshore structures. Repurposing of the existing pontoons and jetties for recreational fishing and boating has also been included. Our team and sub-consultants worked together with Transport and Main Roads and stakeholders to deliver the design services, community consultation, statutory approvals, tender documentation and construction support.
After the successful completion of the Option Study in 2016, Cardno, now Stantec awarded a new contract by Whitsundays Regional Council in 2017 to carry out detailed design studies of new wharf and seawall in Shute Harbour. The seawall at Shute Harbour was damaged severely during cyclone Debbie which made landfall on March 28th 2017. A new seawall and wharf was required to provide link services and to protect landside infrastructure and future development from future extreme events.
The scope of works included:
- Evaluating various options for new wharf seawall
- Analysis and detailed design of the final option
- Preparing design criteria, technical specifications and BOQs and help the client to float a tender
- Preparing IFC drawings for new infrastructure
The project was initiated by the Department of Defence to coordinate and scope the planning and assessment to support the $1.7B Garden Island redevelopment Project which will commence in 2023. The maritime primary focus was on the Captain Cook Graving Dock, which is the largest Dry Dock in the Southern hemisphere constructed in the 1940s. The scope involved a detailed review of regional planning instruments, asset portfolios, construction drawings.
Condition assessments of dock infrastructure and support systems, including confined space inspections, along with concrete testing and diving inspections were undertaken to close the existing gaps in asset data. A number of technical reports have been developed including a comprehensive technical assessment of the Dock structure and supporting systems, including an assessment of the mass gravity retaining walls and critical floor pressure relieving system.
As part of the planning scope, proposed upgrades and cost estimations have been prepared to address issues relating capacity, capability, compliance, reliance reliability and functionality. An asset management framework was also developed to assist with improved management of the dock structure and systems, relating to asset lifecycle and maintenance regimes.
Cardno is presently a consultant to the Port of Melbourne. As a preferred consultant, Cardno has undertaken numerous condition inspection of minor and major port infrastructure and provided rehabilitation life cycles for deteriorating infrastructure.
Cardno has provided rehabilitation and upgrade detailed design documentation for timber, steel and concrete structures as well as numerous condition assessments for existing assets including:
- Princess wharf
- Holden Dock
- Appleton Dock
- Webb Dock
- Swanson Dock
- Victoria Dock slipway
- Breakwater Pier
- South Wharf
Cristian Alfred
Team Leader - Ports & Maritime
Cristian.Alfred@cardno.com.au
Scott Keane
Industry Director - Ports & Maritime
Scott.Keane@cardno.com.au
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