Port Engineering
Maximizing project´s Return on Investment
by Preventing Projects Delay, Cost Overrun and Revenue Losses
1.
Feasibility Studies and Risk Assessment
- Technical Feasibility: Assess whether the port infrastructure can support the needs of offshore wind projects.
- Risk Identification: Conduct comprehensive risk identification across all phases of the project
- Environmental Impact: Evaluate environmental risks,
- Financial Feasibility and Risk: Provide cost-benefit analyses
2.
Infrastructure Design Review and Optimization
- Port Design Review: Review and assess existing port designs to determine if upgrades are needed to meet the specifications for handling offshore wind.
- Design Optimization: Propose design enhancements to optimize port infrastructure
- Adaptation for Future Growth: Plan for scalability to accommodate next-generation offshore wind turbines
3.
Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Strategy Development
- O&M Planning for Ports: Develop strategies for long-term O&M
- Floating Wind Specific O&M: Provide specialized advice on O&M risks.
- Cost and Performance Optimization: Provide insights on optimizing costs for O&M activities, advising on vessel selection, spare part management, and long-term reliability of port infrastructure.
Ports play a critical role in the offshore wind industry, serving as hubs for the manufacturing, assembly, transportation, and maintenance of wind turbines and related components. To become eligible for offshore wind projects, ports must meet several key requirements, which can be grouped into categories based on infrastructure, logistics, environmental, and operational capabilities.
SanCo is specialized in de-risking port engineering projects, especially those supporting offshore wind (fixed and floating), ensuring that port infrastructure can meet the complex requirements of large-scale wind installations. De-risking focuses on identifying, mitigating, and managing potential risks related to technical, logistical, environmental, financial, and regulatory aspects of port development and operation.
Port´s Category | Port´s Requirement (Up to 8MW WTG) |
Physical Infrastructure | Quay length (300–600m), load-bearing capacity (5–10 tons/m²), water depth (10–12m) |
Storage & Laydown Areas | Large laydown areas (100,000–300,000 m²) for turbine components |
Heavy-Lift Cranes | Cranes with a capacity of 600–1,500 tons for turbine and foundation handlin |
Logistics & Transport | Efficient road, rail, and water transport links for oversized components |
Vessel Access & Navigation | Deep-water access and navigational channels for large installation vessels |
Workforce & Skills | Skilled workforce for installation and O&M activities, onsite maintenance facilities |
Environmental Compliance | Adherence to environmental regulations, permits, and sustainable practices |
Adaptability & Scalability | Capability to handle larger turbines and future-proof for floating wind projects |
Tasks Performed by SanCo | Key Activities |
Feasibility & Risk Assessment | Technical, financial, and environmental feasibility studies; risk identification and management. |
Design Review & Optimization | Review and optimize port designs for infrastructure capacity and future scalability. |
Marine & Coastal Engineering | Assess water depths, dredging needs, and marine construction risks. |
Logistics Planning | Plan heavy-lift logistics, vessel traffic, and component storage. |
Regulatory Compliance | Ensure compliance with environmental, safety, and permitting requirements. |
Project Management | Monitor construction, manage timelines, costs, and risks. |
O&M Strategy Development | Create long-term operations and maintenance plans for supporting offshore wind farms. |
Digital Engineering & Simulation | Use digital twins and structural simulations for risk testing. |
Mooring & Floating Wind Engineering | Design and manage mooring systems and floating wind-specific requirements. |
Cost Management | Provide detailed budgeting and strategies to avoid cost overruns. |
Sustainability Initiatives | Develop sustainable port designs and integrate renewable energy systems. |
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