Client Brief

As part of the Sherness Port Masterplan programme, Waldeck collaborated with a logistics planning specialist on a berthing improvement study for the port. The study combined vessel and commodity data with engineering studies and investment estimates to identify a priority order for marine infrastructure improvements at the Port. The Royal Bridge pontoon was identified as a high priority for improvement.

Scope of Services

Waldeck were appointed by Peel Ports to provide the following services:

  • Laser Scanning
  • BIM modelling
  • Marine and Structural Engineering
  • Mechanical and Electrical Engineering
  • Commercial Management Principal Designer

Our Results

The project required a redesign of the pontoon geometry to allow for the berthing of larger vessels at the port and a new, independent piled restraint system has been designed, removing all loading from the adjacent quay structures. Also included in the project is the modification of the existing linkspan bridge that will remain in-situ to connect the new pontoon to the quayside.

Replacement of the pontoon was identified as an immediate priority and a further commission was awarded for the production of design documentation and works information, to allow the project to be tendered to the market.

USE OF DIGITAL CAPTURE AND BIM

To provide a true a representation of the target areas on site, Waldeck used a combination of the latest Faro laser scanning technology and Leica precision Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS), to ensure a comprehensive capture. By combining the terrestrial and GNSS data to produce a coordinated point cloud, we were able to establish the fundamental geometry and connection to land via the linkspan.

Once the terrestrial data was registered using Faro Scene 3D Documentation Software to form a unified point cloud, Waldeck used the 3D data to create an accurate and geo coordinated model using Autodesk Revit. Producing this BIM model allowed the project team to quickly start on the detailed design, in the knowledge that they have a true representation of the site rather than working from historic record drawings and site sketches.

Achievements

  • New pontoon geometry was developed, and agreed with the port, to cater for the largest stern ramp vessels currently visiting, and to accommodate increasing vessel sizes to ‘future proof’ the investment.
  • A piled restraint system was designed to accommodate a combination of environmental and vessel imposed forces, independent of the existing quay structures which are to be the subject of later remedial work.
  • Mechanical and electrical specifications for the pontoon’s self-ballasting system, lighting, power and telemetry have been produced
  • Waldeck has provided tender support to Peel Ports Group Procurement and Project Management team and will continue to support the project in a technical capacity through construction and hand over.