Engineering for port infrastructure
Inspection and maintenance of port structures
Port and terminal operations require planning for access, structural conditions and interfaces with local activities. The scope may include underwater inspections, cleaning and maintenance support for quays, piers and foundations. Methods, controls and the work window are defined with the client and site managers according to actual operating conditions.
Applications
A scope tailored to your asset.
Feasibility, methods and required resources depend on the technical assessment of each project.
Inspection of quays, piers and foundations
Survey of visible conditions on piles, foundations and other accessible submerged elements. Records support structural assessment and maintenance planning by the responsible engineering team.
Cleaning of port structures
Removal of marine growth and surface preparation on accessible structures for inspection or intervention. Methods and environmental controls depend on the material and site conditions.
Terminal maintenance support
Planning underwater services on port infrastructure, including support structures and submerged fender components when included in the scope. Feasibility is assessed with the terminal operator.
Traceability
Define the deliverables.
Documentation and acceptance criteria should be agreed in the technical proposal according to the nature of the intervention.
- Definition of the scope, work areas and interfaces with port operations.
- Records of inspected structures and observed conditions using the methods specified in the contract.
- Report on activities and restrictions encountered during execution.
- Documentation of controls and material disposal where applicable to the service.
Integrated management
Quality, safety and environmental responsibility.
Atlas holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certifications. View our certificates and Integrated Management System Policy.
Commercial diving planning takes NORMAM-222/DPC and operation-specific requirements into account.
Certifications and complianceContracting questions
Questions about port services.
Which port structures can be included in an inspection?
The scope may cover piles, foundations, quays, piers and other accessible submerged elements. This depends on drawings, asset conditions, inspection objectives and a technical assessment of access.
How is work planned while the terminal remains operational?
Planning must involve terminal managers and consider local traffic, required isolation and access restrictions. The work window depends on technical assessment and operational safety requirements.
Can inspection and maintenance be combined in one scope?
The activities can be assessed together if their objectives, criteria and execution conditions are defined. Inspection findings may require planning to be revised before an intervention.
