Construction of new tug jetty in the Port of Durban

The Port of Durban has upgraded its fleet and is on course to acquire more tugs that will be able to handle new ship sizes. This will aid in reducing the port’s turnaround times, retain business, and make the port more attractive. However, the port’s current infrastructure was not designed to accomm...

Full description

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Published inCivil Engineering : Magazine of the South African Institution of Civil Engineering Vol. 31; no. 4; pp. 16 - 20
Main Authors Setaka, Malefetsane, Letsie, Masupha
Format Journal Article Trade Publication Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Yeoville South African Institution Of Civil Engineering (SAICE) 01.05.2023
The South African Institution of Civil Engineers
Subjects
Civil engineering
Concrete
Construction
Design specifications
Ports
Ships
Online AccessGet full text

Cover

More Information
Summary:The Port of Durban has upgraded its fleet and is on course to acquire more tugs that will be able to handle new ship sizes. This will aid in reducing the port’s turnaround times, retain business, and make the port more attractive. However, the port’s current infrastructure was not designed to accommodate the larger size or increased marine fleet, necessitating an upgrade.
ISSN:1021-2000
DOI:10.10520/ejc-civeng_v31_n4_a6