Greenfield Port Design & Vessel Simulation | Africa

CONTEXT

As trade demand increased, a new greenfield port was proposed to support future economic growth. Before construction could begin, decision-makers needed confidence that the port would be safe, operationally effective and capable of supporting future vessel traffic.

CUSTOMER CHALLENGE

How should a new port be designed to accommodate future vessels, maintain safe navigation and optimise dredging investment while ensuring operational efficiency from day one?

OUR SOLUTION

Using BMT REMBRANDT simulation technology, BMT evaluated vessel movements, port operability, navigation requirements and dredging options to assess future performance and support key infrastructure decisions. The analysis enabled stakeholders to understand trade-offs, reduce uncertainty and optimise the port design before implementation.

• Dynamic marine traffic impact assessment and risk mitigation
• Navigation and operability studies
• Channel design and dredging assessment
• Vessel traffic simulation
• Port planning and development
• Decision support and risk analysis

OUTCOME

The work enabled stakeholders to determine optimal channel depths, vessel requirements and operational parameters before construction. By reducing uncertainty and testing options before implementation, BMT helped deliver a future-ready port design with greater confidence in both investment and operational decisions.

Questions We Helped Answer

UNDERSTAND

• What vessel types will the port need to accommodate?
• What operational constraints could affect future performance?

EVALUATE

• How much dredging is required?
• What navigational risks need to be managed?
• How will different design options affect operations?

DECIDE

• What is the optimal port and channel configuration?
• Where should investment be focused to maximise long-term value?

DELIVER

• How can the port support safe and efficient operations from day one?