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Overview

After participating in this course, you will be able to:

• Develop effective plans for the layout, material selection, and design of docks and marinas.
• Assess the current conditions of docks and marinas to make informed decisions on repair and renovation needs.
• Implement appropriate materials and methods for repairing and renovating timber, concrete, steel, and aluminum structures.
• Address safety challenges for reliable marina operations, including fire protection and security measures.
• Plan and manage construction projects to enhance the resilience of waterfront facilities against environmental stresses.

Description
Docks and marinas support recreational, municipal, and commercial waterfront activities. However, many existing facilities have exceeded their intended lifespan, requiring inspection, repair, and modernization to ensure their ongoing functionality and safety. Factors like constant exposure to seawater, ultraviolet light, and the increasing frequency of severe storms contribute to the structural degradation of these facilities. Understanding the layout, type of vessels, security concerns, and support infrastructure is critical to effectively creating docks and marinas that withstand such challenges.

High winds, rising seawater levels, and potential fire hazards are ongoing threats that require thoughtful engineering solutions and safety measures to mitigate their impact. This course covers critical topics such as marina layout, types of docks, fuel and electrical services, and support infrastructure, equipping you with the knowledge to design and renovate these waterfront assets. Participants will learn about the practical considerations for selecting materials, evaluating existing structures, and implementing effective renovation methods for various construction types, including timber, concrete, steel, and aluminum.

Attending this course will give you an in-depth understanding of designing, constructing, repairing, and renovating docks and marinas tailored to meet contemporary safety standards and operational requirements. You will explore the functional needs of marinas and the infrastructure that supports their use, helping you address the challenges these vital facilities face.

Who Should Attend
This course is designed for professionals planning, maintaining, and managing maritime infrastructure. Dock and harbour masters, public maritime infrastructure managers, and facility owners will find this course invaluable for enhancing their understanding of dock and marina operations. Civil and structural engineers and ocean and coastal engineers will benefit from insights into specialized construction and renovation practices. Project managers, construction professionals, and marine insurance professionals will also gain practical skills in managing projects effectively and understanding the risks associated with these facilities.

In addition, municipal planners and environmental engineers interested in waterfront infrastructure, port authority staff managing marine terminals, and safety officers responsible for fire and security measures can significantly benefit from the course. This course is ideal for anyone seeking to deepen their waterfront infrastructure management, design, and construction expertise.

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Syllabus

Marina Layout and Planning

• Marina functions and purposes
• Types of vessels and their requirements
• Area requirements for docks and marinas
• Types of docks and their applications
• Security measures for marina safety
• Fuel and electrical services for marina operations
• Support infrastructure: cranes, boat ramps, vessel lifts, and more

Materials and Construction Methods

• Material selection: timber, concrete, steel, and aluminum
• Construction methods for docks and marinas
• Understanding the impact of environmental factors on material performance
• Corrosion protection and maintenance techniques

Inspection and Condition Assessment

• Techniques for inspecting docks and marinas
• Identifying common structural issues and degradation
• Condition assessment procedures for effective maintenance planning
• Non-destructive testing methods

Repair and Renovation Techniques

• Methods for repairing timber, concrete, steel, and aluminum structures
• Renovation planning and execution
• Addressing fire damage and implementing fire protection measures
• Strengthening structures against environmental challenges

Environmental and Safety Considerations

• Impact of seawater rise and climate change on marina operations
• Designing for resilience against high winds and storm surge
• Fire safety measures and emergency response planning
• Environmental regulations and best practices for sustainable marina management

Project Management for Docks and Marinas

• Planning and scheduling construction and renovation projects
• Budgeting and cost management for marina projects
• Risk assessment and mitigation strategies
• Coordination with stakeholders: owners, engineers, contractors, and regulatory bodies

Instructor

Patrick J. Hudson, Ph.D., P.E.

Patrick has over 35 years of experience in naval architecture and ocean engineering, including vessel design and repair, waterfront condition assessment, and failure analysis. His areas of expertise include forensic engineering, naval and commercial vessel collisions and allisions, recreational boat accidents, ship repair, marine terminals and facilities, coastal engineering, industrial diving operations and marine workplace safety. His experience includes reconstruction of commercial and recreational vessel accidents, ship salvage operations, structural failures aboard vessels, stability analysis of grounded and damaged vessels and barges, and shipyard operations.

Dr. Hudson also has over 16 years of experience teaching undergraduate and graduate-level university courses on naval architecture, marine propulsion, ports & harbors, and offshore and coastal engineering.