Course Modules

Module 1: Fundamentals of Port Infrastructure Development

• Introduction to port components: terminals, quay walls, breakwaters, basins

• Port classifications and functions (cargo, passenger, container, oil/gas)

• Site selection and planning considerations

• Overview of dredging operations in port construction

• Case Study: Layout comparison of regional ports

Module 2: Geotechnical and Hydrographic Investigations for Port Design

• Soil and sub-surface investigation techniques

• Bathymetric surveys and sediment analysis

• Geotechnical parameters affecting dredging and structural design

• Interpretation of soil reports and seabed profiles

• Practical: Review and interpret sample borehole logs

Module 3: Dredging Techniques, Equipment, and Methods

• Mechanical vs. hydraulic dredging techniques

• Dredging equipment: cutter suction, trailing suction hopper, clamshell

• Dredged material management and disposal strategies

• Estimating dredging volumes and project durations

• Group Activity: Dredging method selection for case scenario

Module 4: Hydraulic Modeling using HEC-RAS for Port Projects

• Setting up a 1D and 2D HEC-RAS model

• Modeling tidal and riverine flows in navigation channels

• Sediment transport analysis and siltation prediction

• Model calibration, sensitivity analysis, and output interpretation

• Lab: Build a HEC-RAS model of a port basin with sediment transport

Module 5: Environmental and Regulatory Considerations in Dredging

• Environmental impact assessments (EIA) in port projects

• Water quality, marine biodiversity, and habitat impacts

• Permit and compliance frameworks (local & international)

• Mitigation and monitoring plans for dredging activities

• Case Study: Environmental Management Plan (EMP) for a capital dredging project

Module 6: CAD-based Design of Port Infrastructure

• CAD tools for layout and detail design (AutoCAD, Civil 3D)

• Berth design, quay walls, mooring systems, and storage areas

• Design of breakwaters, revetments, and slope protection

• Preparing cross-sections, profiles, and construction details

• Practical: Create layout plan and section drawings for a jetty

Module 7: Port Drainage and Stormwater Management Systems

• Drainage requirements for port platforms and roads

• Design of outfalls, retention ponds, and oil-water separators

• Modeling runoff and stormwater flows using CAD tools

• Integration with coastal and tidal water systems

• Simulation: Port drainage network layout and capacity check

Module 8: Construction Management of Port and Dredging Projects

• Planning and scheduling using work breakdown structures (WBS)

• Equipment mobilization, staging, and sequencing

• Progress monitoring and quality control in dredging and marine works

• Health, safety, and environmental (HSE) protocols

• Exercise: Drafting a construction phase implementation plan

Module 9: Cost Estimation, Tendering, and Contract Management

• Preparing BoQs and cost estimates for marine works

• Contract types for dredging and marine infrastructure (FIDIC, lump sum, EPC)

• Managing contractor performance and variations

• Tender evaluation and bid comparison techniques

• Scenario Analysis: Compare tendering strategies for a berth expansion project

Module 10: Integrated Port Project Simulation and Best Practices

• Integrated simulation of planning, modeling, and design processes

• Lessons from successful and failed dredging projects

• Presentation of international best practices in dredging

• Stakeholder coordination and communication strategies

• Final Group Project: Prepare a complete conceptual plan for a port expansion with dredging works