Breakwater Pier Design Advice

Breakwater Pier is not currently in use other than for short term layup of port tugs between servicing commercial vessels, and ad-hoc use by Port of Melbourne contractors. No change to this use is forecasted, hence Port of Melbourne are adopting a 'keep safe' minimal maintenance approach to Breakwater Pier. FSC's scope was to conduct a load rating and determine repairs to ensure a 5-year life extension of the structure.

Services Provided

  • Structural load rating
  • Remediation advice

Client

Bhagwan Marine (for Port of Melbourne)

Location

Victoria

Value

Approx. $20k

Year

2022

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Breakwater Pier is not currently in use other than for short term layup of port tugs between servicing commercial vessels, and ad-hoc use by Port of Melbourne contractors. No change to this use is forecasted, hence Port of Melbourne are adopting a 'keep safe' minimal maintenance approach to Breakwater Pier. FSC's scope was to conduct a load rating and determine repairs to ensure a 5-year life extension of the structure.

Services Provided

  • Structural load rating
  • Remediation advice

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