Design completed: 2022

Project: Backup port for ferries and cable ferries – includes a loading ramp and mooring structure.

Client’s needs & design highlights:
The client needed a reserve port for use during maintenance of the main ferry terminal. The port accommodates different vessel sizes, including both cable ferries (mooring by wire) and conventional ferries.

The design took into account extreme variations in water level and ensured safe mooring in all conditions. Flexible collision structures were integrated to cushion impact during docking.

The pier was designed for vehicles weighing up to 76 tons and for pedestrian traffic. The structural weight of the installation was kept under 250 tons.

Conditions: The pier is located along a shipping lane, so continuous wave impact was addressed in the design.

Safety: The drive-on ramp features a non-slip mesh metal surface. The port includes a floating mooring structure that enhances safety during strong winds and can also be used for additional docking.

Sustainability: Special attention was given to energy-efficient mooring. The system requires no additional force regardless of vessel height. The structure uses only concrete and hot-dip galvanized steel, ensuring extremely long life.