Method Statement For Dredging & Reclamation Works

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METHOD STATEMENT
FOR DREDGING & RECLAMATION WORKS
DATE: RAMADAN 1435H

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CONTENTS
DREDGING WORKS AND CONSTRUCTION OF

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Item Page
No.
1. List of Key Personnel :
2.
General Project Details :
3. Method of Construction :
4. APPENDIX ‘A’
Method Statement indicating Compliance
with all Clauses of Specification :
5. APPENDIX ‘B’ :
Photographs of Equipment :
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1. LIST OF KEY PERSONNEL
Title Name Telephone No.
Project Manager :
Dredging Engineer :
Dredger Master :
Technical Office Engineer :
Safety Engineer :
Port Control : VHF Channel 67/19 0515187877
SEAPA Resident Engineer : Mehdi 0551918151

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Project
Manager
Dredger Secretary
Master
Technician Dredger Mechanical Laboratory Technician

Mechanic Operator Chief Technician Electrical
Engineer Mechanic
Reclamation
Laboratory
Divers Engineer
Helper
Seaman
Heavy Duty Civil Civil Heavy Duty

Operator Foreman Foreman Driver
Welder
Pipe fitter
Labor
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2. GENERAL PROJECT DETAILS
1. General
The Ports Authority is developing the Port of Ras Al Khair. The marine part of this
development is the construction of the following works:
 Remaining 185m of Berth 8 to complete the East –West line of the berths
 A Roll on Roll off berth at junction of Berths 8 & 9.
 Two Container Berths 330LM each
 Dredging of Basin alongside to a depth of -15.00
 Reclamation of all areas behind the quaywall and the West lagoon.
 Edge Protection works at the south-west end of Berth 10.
 Removal of core rockfill and armour from existing bund.
2. Method Statement
Under the terms of the contract a ‘Method Statement’ is required to be submitted for
Dredging & Reclamation works of the contract.
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Description of Works
Works included in this Method Statement are as follows:
a) Dredging of basin up to depth -15.00 .
b) Dredging of trench to depth -18.50 for Berth 8 and Roll on Roll off Berth.
c) Dredging of trench to depth -20.00 for Berths 9 & 10.
d) Reclamation of storage area behind quaywalls.
e) Reclamation of lagoon area west of the existing road.
f) Provision of surcharge in various Storage Areas as required and

directed by the Engineer.
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METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION
1. Survey
2. Boreholes & Testing
3. Permits from Govt. Agencies
4. Contractor’s Working Area
5. Equipment utilized for Dredging & Reclamation
6. Construction Schedule
7. Dredging Calculations
8. Sequence of Works
9. Reporting & Information
10. Monitoring
11. Risk Analysis & Mitigation
12. Compaction requirements for Reclamation
13. Contractor’s Comments

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1. SURVEY
The Survey Points and Bench Marks provided by the Ports will be utilized for the project.
Other points will be established for convenience of checking, and will be submitted to the
Engineer for approval before usage.
Topographic and Hydrographic surveys will be carried out in the presence of the Engineer’s
representatives. Arrangements for spot checking (soundings) shall also be made to ensure
matters remain under check.
Multi beam echo sounder will be employed for all hydrographic survey work.
Prior to commencement of dredging, a number of runs by the echo-sounder will establish

the presence of any obstruction on the sea-bed. As the Port is a new port it is not
envisaged that this should be a problem.
Tide Gauges, wind sock etc. will be provided to ensure all weather parameters are known
during the dredging operations.
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2. BOREHOLES & TESTING
A local firm will be engaged after obtaining approval from the Ports and all necessary information
obtained.
From the borehole information provided at tender stage, material appears to be good, suitable
material for reclamation.
However it appears that no boreholes were taken in the Basin Area. At least two boreholes wll
be taken in the Basin Area up to -18.00 or as directed by the Engineer to confirm suitability of
material.
Daily testing or as required at the change of dredged materials will be carried out in the presence
of the Engineer’s Representative and commensurate action taken as regards the suitability of the
material for reclamation purposes. Any poor material encountered will be dumped in the Spoil
Area.
After completing the Soil Investigations, if the results differ appreciably from that shown at the
tender stage, appropriate adjustments will be made to the Method Statement, to the approval of
the Engineer.
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3. PERMITS FROM GOVT. AGENCIES
As we will be working within the confines of a working Port, we envisage that there will be
no requirements of Permits or any permission to be taken from any Govt. Agency (Four
member committee etc.).
However, on our own, we will be taking care not to spoil the environment and will ensure
that whatever measures need to be taken are followed by all staff and equipment.
Any permit requirements from the Coast Guards or the Customs will be fulfilled to their
satisfaction.
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4. CONTRACTOR’S WORK AREA
A Contractor’s Work Area is shown in the Tender drawings which will be developed for the
production of the blocks.
A block loading jetty will be constructed at the required location where all mooring craft and
marine equipment will be parked when not in use or during inclement weather. Care will be
taken not to interrupt Port small craft traffic at Berth 4.
Diesel, the fuel for most marine craft will be brought in from land after taking permission from the
required Customs and Coast Guards authorities.
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5. * EQUIPMENT UTILIZED FOR DREDGING & RECLAMATION
1. Dredger : Dredging depth: 22m.

IHC Beaver 65 DDSP Cutter Power: 700 KW
(Modified by IHC) Delivery Pipeline: 650mm dia.
Dredger Pump: ……. HP
2. Tug Boat : Power: 609 HP

IHC Delta Multicraft Speed: 8 knots
1400 – DMC 1400 Bollard pull: 7T
3. Survey Boat :
4. Pilot Boat :
5. Hopper Barge :
Self propelled barge
6. Pipeline 650mm dia. : Length: …… m.
7. Pontoons :
Backhoe Doosan
8. Bulldozers :
9. Shovel :
10. Grader : Caterpillar
11. Steel Roller : Volvo
12. Other Equipment: : Tide Gauge

GPS
Wind sock
Silt curtains, booms etc.
* Note: Photographs of marine equipment included in Appendix ‘B’

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6. CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE
The Construction Schedule for all works is enclosed. It can be seen that dredging
westwards in the line of Berth 8 up to a depth of -15.00 is the first activity to be
undertaken.
The same dredger will be employed to form the trench up to -18.50 after which blockwork
placing for the quaywall could commence.
As there are no interface requirements with any other contractor, we do not foresee any
problem in continuing with the dredging and blockwork installation on the rest of the
quaywalls as programmed.
The stages of construction are shown on Page No. 14.

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7. DREDGING CALCULATIONS
Total volume to be dredged : 2,125,540 cu.m.
Assume period required : 15 months
Volume of dredging/month : 141,703 cu.m./month
Rate of Dredging, assuming 20 days/month work : 7,085 cu.m./day
Note that the dredger is provided with pumps, situated below water level on the ladder, hence is
capable to carry out dredging operations up to -22.00 satisfactorily.
i.e. one dredger is capable to carry out all dredging works of the contract. However, should the
need arise for a grab dredger for cutting the trench or for removal of hard material in the Basin,
we have arrangements for deploying a grab dredger.
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8. SEQUENCE OF WORK
The sequence of work will be as follows:
1. IN-SURVEY
2. DREDGING
a) Berth 8 & Ro Ro
 Dredging up to -15.00 in the line of the trench.

 Dredging of trench up to -18.50 .
 Approval from Consultant for proceeding with quaywall construction.
b) Berths 9 & 10
 Dredging up -15.00 in the line of the trench

 Dredging of trench up to -20.00 .
 Approval from Consultant for proceeding with quaywall construction.
c) Basin
Dredging up to -15.00 .
3. OUT SURVEY
4. RECLAMATION
Prior to any reclamation the following works need to be carried out:
a. Removal of rockfill underlayer and core from rear of Berth 8 and its storage.
b. Removal of rockfill underlayer and core from the rear of Berths 9 & 10 and its
storage.
c. The rock armour, underlayer etc. of the West Breakwater (besides the Lagoon)
will be removed and stored at the location required by the Ports.
d. A further layer and geotextile will be provided before reclamation will proceed in
the area.
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8. SEQUENCE OF WORKS (Contd…….)
e. Filling the area behind Berth 8.
f. All excess dredged material at this stage ill be diverted to the West Lagoon area.
g. Filling the area behind Berths 9 & 10 up to bund.
h. After completion of blockwall, provision of rear rockfill, filter, geotextile etc.

complete the reclamation up to the sand bund *.
Stages I – V
Drawings included in Appendix B show the various stages of dredging and reclamation.
* Note: Sand bund will be of coarse material and will not in any way alter the characteristics of
the fill.
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9. REPORTING & INFORMATION
Daily Reports will be submitted to the Engineer.
Photographs of work in progress will be submitted together with the Weekly Reports.
An In-survey will be carried out in the presence of the Engineer’s Representative and the
sheets signed for records.
An Out-survey will be carried out in the presence of the Engineer’s Representative suitable
for submission by the Ports to the mariners.
The dredger and all support vessels will remain in constant contact by radio with the
Harbour Master to ensure none of the Port incoming or outgoing vessels are interrupted by
the operations.
24 hour operation is envisaged for all dredging and reclamation work.

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10. MONITORING
Constant monitoring of the following parameters will be carried out:
 Turbidity
 Movement of silt
 Water quality.
Please note that the temperature of the water may be higher in the basin due to the presence of
the Ma’aden outfall. The water may be saltier too.
Consequently, care will be taken regarding concrete for the structures, steelwork, slope protection
rock etc. to ensure that they stand well to the additionally aggressive conditions found in the
Basin. It is expected that the temperature and salinity of the Basin may reduce after dredging has
been carried out as a larger body of water will be available for dispersion.
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11. RISK ANALYSIS AND MITIGATION
The Harbour appears to be well protected where the dredging works and reclamation
works are to take place. Large current/waves cannot enter the harbor as breakwaters
shield the Port from the North and the North-west winds. The lagoon is totally protected
from the west and the north sides. Little mitigation measures need to be carried out in this
respect.
Interference with shipping is also foreseen to be minimum as all work is to the west of the
existing shipping berths and traffic. Only small boats, vessels visiting Berth 4 will need to
be diverted slightly when the final dredging up to -15.00 in the basin will be carried out.
This should be simply straightforward and should not pose any problem or would require
mitigation measures.
Any risk to environment shall be mitigated by ensuring there are no leaks in the joints of
the discharge pipes.
If dredging operations result in silt/sedimentation finding its way into the adjacent basin,
silt curtains will be provided to ensure that it is kept to a minimum.
As the Western Lagoon is on the other side of the main road leading to the Aluminium
Berths 5, 6 & 7, alternative roads will be provided if the permanent road will be closed for
traffic. Alternatively if the Port allow ramps with mild slopes will be provided to ensure
passage of heavily loaded trucks without difficulty. There will be some interface
requirement with the contractor CHEC who has constructed a temporary road west of the
Main Road on which they will be moving their Armour Blocks made available from the
North Breakwater.
All marine staff will be provided with life jackets, life buoys and rafts will be available for
any emergency.
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11. RISK ANALYSIS AND MITIGATION (Contd…..)
Adequate beacons, buoys etc. will be provided for the dredging operations to eliminate
chances of collision. Flood Lighting will be provided such that it would not confuse the
shipping. All vessels shall be equipped with VHF phones and mobile telephones to
ensure rapid communication.
We understand that a number of days will be lost for the dredging operation because of
dusty and windy weather. All marine craft will be parked safety during such conditions and
the Ports kept well-informed of their positions.
Care will be taken in the sequence of reclamation that tail water never gets trapped.
Overflow weirs etc. will be constantly provided and monitored to ensure discharge of
excess water.
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12. COMPACTION REQUIREMENTS FOR RECLAMATION
From the materials indicated to be dredged and used for reclamation, it appears that the
required densities will be reached without resorting to either Dynamic Compaction or
Vibroflotation.
As the dredged material appears to be more in quantity than the reclamation area volumes,
it is expected that surcharge will need to be placed on all areas. This in itself will provide
the long term consolidation required for either the Lagoon Area or the Port Storage Areas.
Areas behind the wharf which are subject to more stringent requirements will be carried out
by the future construction contractor of the Container Terminal.
Homogeneity of fill will be ensured by constant movement of the dredged material by

bulldozers. Fine material pockets will not be allowed to form that may lower the quality
requirements of the fill.
Should densities not be achieved for any reason above water levels, 10T rollers will be
provided to compact the fill in layers to give the required compaction in the Storage Areas.
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13. CONTRACTOR’S COMMENTS
a) Surcharge
From preliminary calculations it appears that there will be more dredged material than what is
required for reclamation. Should the quantity of dredging exceed the allocated BOQ quantity,
we assume that a Change Order will be provided as all quantities are subject to
remeasurement. Consequently, surcharge will have to be provided in the reclamation areas
which will induce settlement and consolidation of the fill in the long run.
As the surcharge will be in the wind direction, some form of treatment would be required at
the top of the surcharge to ensure that it does not blow itself into the basin or other areas of
the Port.
b) Filling of West Breakwater
Before filling could commence in the Lagoon area, the eastern side of the breakwater will
need to be provided with a layer of filter and geotextile. Apparently there is no provision for
this work in the contract BOQ.
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APPENDIX A
METHOD STATEMENT INDICATING

COMPLIANCE WITH ALL CLAUSES OF
SPECIFICATION
DREDGING WORKS AND METHOD STATEMENT Rawabi Specialized Contracting Company
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(C)4 DREDGING AND RECLAMATION
(C)4.1 Dredging
General (C)4.1.1. The area to be dredged is shown in the Drawings. All dredging shall be to Dredging will be carried out in
the profiles shown in the Drawings. accordance with the bathymetric survey
(In-Survey) agreed by the Engineer.
Rates for (C)4.1.2 The removal of rubbish, foreign object or obstructions found on the Noted.
dredging all seabed.
materials
Obstacles (C)4.1.3 In order to prevent damage to his plant and equipment, it is recommended Noted.
that the Contractor should locate and remove such obstructions before beginning
dredging.
Plant and (C)4.1.4 The plant and methods used for dredging shall be subject to the prior Details of the dredger are attached. In
methods approval of the Engineer, but such approval shall not relieve the Contractor of his case of breakdown (which may not be
responsibility for ensuring that his plant and methods are suitable, efficient and frequent as dredger is new) we will
sufficient for the works, nor of any other of his responsibilities under the Contract. mobilize a second dredger which is
working at King Abdul Aziz Port,
The method of dredging and transporting material shall be such as to Dammam.
obviate any deposition of material navigable channels or berths. In the event of
unavoidable spillage occurring to such an extent that siltation of any navigable channel Noted. Care will be taken so that the
or berth occurs, the Contractor shall, at his own expense, immediately restore the silt etc. should not find its way into the
affected channel or berth to its original depth to the satisfaction of the Ports and the channel. If required, silt curtains will
Engineer. be employed to ensure sediments do not
move far.
Programme (C)4.1.5 The programme of dredging must be flexible. It may need to be varied to Noted. As long as it does not delay the
to be meet the working needs of the Port and the construction programme, or for any other construction of the quaywall, in which
flexible reason considered necessary by the Engineer. Meetings shall be held with the Engineer case extension of time will be
or any other party, as and when required by the Engineer, to arrange a suitable requested.
programme.
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(C)4.1.6 Not used.
Tolerances (C)4.1.7 The tolerances and limitations of dredging are as follows:-

and
limitations (a) Quaywall foundation trench.
The finished trench profile shall not, at any point, be shallower than the design a) Noted.
profile shown in the Drawings, neither shall it be deeper than the design profile
by more than 250mm, nor wider than the design profile by more than 500mm (on
each side). Should these tolerances be exceeded, except on the written
instructions of the Engineer, the Contractor shall, at his own expense, backfill
over cut areas in accordance with the Engineer’s instructions.
(b) Quay-Side
Within 30 metres of the quay face, the Contractor shall not over-dredge by more b) Noted.
than 250mm below the design profile. Should such over-dredging occur, the
Contractor shall, at his own expense, backfill to the design profile with approved
material.
Side (C)4.1.8 The side slopes to the boundaries of the prescribed dredging areas Agreed. Benching will be carried out
slopes and the side slopes to the quay-wall foundation trench shall be dredged in to form the slopes.
accordance with the design profiles shown in the Drawings, or to whatever other
such profiles as the Engineer may decide, having regard to the nature of the
materials present. Alternatively, if approved by the Engineer, a series of
benches equivalent to the exhibited side slope may be dredged, and any such
benching shall be deemed to be a side slope for the purpose of this Clause.
Disposal of (C)4.1.9 If dredged material is suitable for use as reclamation fill (as Dredged material unsuitable for use
dredged specified in (C)4.2.4), it shall be deposited in areas to be reclaimed. If it is not will be dumped in the Spoil Area, the
material suitable for this purpose, it shall be dumped, in accordance with the Engineer’s coordinates of which are known.
instructions, in the approved spoil ground shown in the Drawings.
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Before tendering, the Contractor shall satisfy himself as to the Noted

Disposal of distance between areas to be dredged and the spoil ground and reclamation
dredged areas and shall include in his rates and prices for dredging for the conveyance
material of dredged material from any part of the areas to be dredged to any part of the
(Contd….) spoil ground or reclamation areas. No claim will be entertained in respect of
length of haul between the dredged areas and the spoil grounds specified
herein.
Noted
Should the dredged material be utilized for reclaiming the western
lagoon, the contractor must ensure that his operations do not disrupt Ma’aden
Aluminium Company’s and Port traffic to Berths 5-7.
Noted
No dredged spoil shall be dumped in any area other than the
specified spoil ground or such other spoil ground as may subsequently be
directed by the Engineer. The Contractor shall hold the Ports indemnified
against any claim that may be made against it through the Contractor’s default
in this respect. Agreed
The rates for dredging and disposal of material shall include for all
temporary moorings, stages, pipe work, sluices, temporary bunding and any
other works necessary for carrying out the work in an efficient manner.
No (C)4.1.10 Not used.

simultaneous
discharge
Surveys of (C)4.1.11 Prescribed dredging areas shall be surveyed from time to time Joint monthly surveys will be
dredging during and after dredging operations, as specified below or as required by the conducted for the inclusion of
areas Engineer, for the purposes of measurement or for any other reason. The cost quantities in the interim valuations.
of all such surveys will be deemed to be included in the Contractor’s rates and
prices for dredging.
Unless otherwise specified or required by the Engineer, surveys shall be made
using a suitable launch fitted with an approved echo sounder and positioning Noted.
shall be made by using approved electronic location equipment. For this
purpose, the Contractor shall provide operators who have been trained by the
supplier of the equipment and certified as capable of such duties.
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Surveys Bar calibration or the echo sounding equipment shall be carried Noted.
of out prior to the commencement of each day’s surveying and at such other
dredging times as the Engineer may direct and the corrections shall be agreed between
areas the Contractor and the Engineer.
(Contd…)
Surveys (C)4.1.12 The method of survey of the quay-wall foundation trench after Agreed.
of completion, or alleged completion, shall consist of close-centred spot
foundation soundings to provide cross-sections at regular intervals. The techniques used
trench and the frequency of soundings and cross-sections shall be to the approval of
the Engineer. Notwithstanding any such approval, the techniques and
frequencies shall be amended if required by the Engineer as the work
proceeds. For the purpose of this Clause, the foundation trench shall be
deemed to include for all dredged side slopes or benches, and the surveys
shall also be extended for an approved distance on each side of the trench.
Joint (C)4.1.13 Before dredging commences, the Contractor and the Engineer In-survey will be carried out by Gulf
surveys shall jointly make survey of all areas which are to be dredged and all areas in Consult in the presence of the
which reclamation is to be placed. The method and frequency of sounding Engineer shortly.
shall be to the Engineer’s approval. The Contractor shall prepare a drawing
showing the agreed levels, and this shall be signed by the Contractor and the
Engineer. On the basis of the agreed drawing, the Contractor shall prepare
drawings showing sections through these areas, all to the Engineer’s
satisfaction. Agreed.
Unless otherwise specified or required by the Engineer, the survey procedure

described in Clause (C)4.1.11 above shall be repeated for all interim and final
measurements, and the quantities determined by difference, but with due
regard to over-dredged material (see Clause (C)4.1.17).
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Payment (C)4.1.14 Payment for dredging will be made under the appropriate items in
the Bills of Quantities, and the quantities shall be determined in accordance
with Clauses (C)4.1.11 to (C)4.1.13 for the following:-
(a) the sum of net volumes of materials dredged from Agreed.

prescribed dredging areas and deposited in reclamation areas, as
specified.
Agreed.
(b) the sum of net volumes of materials dredged from
prescribed dredging areas and dumped in the spoil ground or
elsewhere, as specified.
No payment will be made for dredging per se, in borrow areas, or

elsewhere as specified, for the purpose of winning reclamation fill.
Siltation, (C)4.1.15 Payment for dredging any one area will be made once only. Until Noted.
inflow etc all dredging and reclamation has been completed to the Engineer’s
satisfaction, the Contractor shall remain responsible for the removal from
dredged areas of any subsequent influx of materials, whether this be caused
by siltation, sedimentation, inflow, collapse of side slopes, discharge or
deposition, or any other cause, irrespective of whether or not this may be
directly attributable to the Contractor’s operations.
When required to do so by the Engineer, the Contractor shall
determine the depth of siltation (the term shall be taken to include the influx of
silt or mud, however caused) in any specified area, at any time after dredging.
The method, which shall be to the approval of the Engineer, shall enable such
deposits to be differentiated from the underlying materials where, in the
opinion of the Engineer, this is reasonably possible.
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Interim (C)4.1.16 The Engineer will give monthly certificates on account of sums
measurements which may become payable. Interim measurements will be based on
either:-
Agreed.
a) agreed joint surveys, as specified in Clause (C)4.1.13 or
Agreed.
b) agreed net volumes of material dredged during the month to which
the Certificate relates.
Over-dredging (C)4.1.17 Payment will not be made for any material dredged from below Agreed.
or outside of the design profiles shown in the Drawings, or any other such
profiles as the Engineer may from time to time direct, and the volume of
any such material shall be deducted from the total volume dredged to
determine the net volume for which payment is due.
Final (C)4.1.18 On completion, or alleged completion, of dredging in any A survey will first be carried out
measurement particular area, the survey procedures specified in Clause (C)4.1.11 to ourselves and then the Client will
(C)4.1.13 above shall be repeated. If it is found that the required profile be notified.
has not been attained, or the required slopes not properly formed, the
Contractor shall further deepen, extend or correct such areas as
necessary, all to the satisfaction of the Engineer. A further joint survey of
the area shall then be made for the purpose of final measurement. A
deduction shall be made, in accordance with Clause (C)4.1.17, for
material dredged from below or outside of the required profile.
Final sweep of (C)4.1.19 On completion of all dredging and reclamation, the Contractor Agreed.
dredged areas shall sweep the whole of the dredged area, using equipment approved by
the Engineer, to ensure that no high spots or obstruction remains. If any
such high spots or obstructions are revealed, the Contractor shall remove
them at his own expense.
Issued by:
Weekly (C)4.1.20 The Contractor shall, at the end of each week, submit to the Noted.
returns Engineer’s Representative in duplicate, and in such form as the Engineer shall
require, a return of the measurements of materials dredged.
Rates to be (C)4.1.21 All costs in connection with the provision and maintenance, in Noted.
inclusive good working order, of all necessary plant and equipment necessary for
dredging will be deemed to be included in the rates and prices in the priced
Bills of Quantities.
(C)4.2 Reclamation
(C)4.2.1 The area to be reclaimed is shown in the Drawings. All A topographic survey will be carried
General out and agreed with the Engineer
reclamation shall be carried out to the lines and levels shown in the Drawings,
unless otherwise directed by the Engineer. before placing any reclamation
material.
The levels shown in the Drawings shall be deemed to be those
required at the end of the Maintenance Period. The Contractor shall make Fill will be compacted as required.
allowance, therefore, for settlement of the reclamation fill after placement.
This shall be done by initially placing the fill levels higher than those shown in
the Drawings and the magnitude of this allowance shall be agreed between
the Contractor and the Engineer (or otherwise determined by the Engineer) on
the basis of all available data. Fill above water level shall be laid and
compacted in 300mm thick layers and shall be compacted to 75% Relative
Density. The density tests shall be carried out on a 50m grid.
The Contractor shall allow in his rates and prices entered in the
priced Bills of Quantities for the additional material required to allow for Agreed.
settlement.
Source of (C)4.2.2 The source material provided for reclamation filling shall consist of The source of reclamation material
reclamation material arising from any source always that both the source and quality of the will be the suitable dredged material
material material are to the approval of the Engineer. Any such approval of source from the trench and the basin.
material given by the Engineer shall not relieve the Contractor of his full
responsibility for ensuring that the finished reclamation satisfies all the
requirements of this Specification.
Issued by:
Samples for (C)4.2.3 The Contractor shall submit any such samples of the reclamation Noted.
approval fill source material as are required from time to time by the Engineer for the
purpose of approval.
Reclamation (C)4.2.4.2 All material deposited in the reclamation for use as reclamation fill The Specification will be followed.
fill grading above chart datum shall consist of naturally occurring soils and rock
above chart fragments and shall have a grading curve wholly within the limits shown Lab tests will be carried out
datum continuously to the Engineer’s
graphically in Figure 2 below. The principal limits are as follows:
satisfaction.
Issued by:
Segregation (C)4.2.5 The placement of reclamation fill shall be carried out in such a Bulldozers will be utilized to mix the
to be manner that segregation of material is limited and that specified gradings are materials to ensure consistency is
minimized satisfied throughout the as-placed material. achieved in the reclamation
materials.
Unsuitable (C)4.2.6 Any material not complying with the requirements of the Noted.
material Specification, or any other such requirements as the Engineer may from time
to time stipulate, shall be deemed unsuitable and shall be rejected. Material
so rejected shall be removed from the Site and replaced with suitable
reclamation fill all at the Contractor’s expense.
Programme (C)4.2.7 The programme of reclamation shall be flexible. It may need to be Noted.
to be varied to meet the working requirements of the Port and the construction
flexible programme, or for any other reason considered necessary by the Engineer.
Meetings shall be held with the Engineer, or any other party, as and when
required by the Engineer to arrange as suitable programme.
Clearance (C)4.2.8 Before depositing any reclamation fill, the Contractor shall remove Noted. A visual survey will be carried
of seabed all vegetable matter, foreign objects and any other substances on the seabed out together with the Engineer’s
which, in the opinion of the Engineer, could have an adverse effect on the representative on the Western
Works. The cost of such removal shall be deemed to be included in the rates Lagoon. Any filling behind the
and prices entered by the Contractor in the Priced Bills of Quantities. quaywall will be inspected at low tide.
The shallow areas are not expected
to have any obstruction.
Pumping (C)4.2.9 If pumping plant is utilized, it shall be capable of placing reclamation Surcharge material will be provided
fill to any level as directed by the Engineer in any part of the reclamation. This as the dredged material appears to be
includes the placement of reclamation fill as a surcharge to levels higher than in excess of the reclamation areas.
the finished levels shown on the drawings, as described in Clause (C)4.2.14 of Booster pumps will be utilized where
this Specification. necessary.
Issued by:
Distance to (C)4.2.10 Before tendering the Contractor shall satisfy himself as to the Noted.
borrow distance between any borrow area and the reclamation area. He shall include
areas in his rates and prices for the conveyance of material from any part of any
borrow area to any part of the reclamation area and no claim will be
entertained in respect of length of haul.
Transport (C)4.2.11 Subject to the requirements of this Specification, the fill material Fill by trucks will be considered for
of shall be discharged into the reclamation area by whatever means the the lagoon if desirable. Permission
reclamation Contractor considers most suitable, including dumping and/or pumping by the Ports from certain locations
fill through floating pipelines, provided always that his methods are to the where crossing the roads will not be
approval of the Engineer. Whilst depositing into a reclamation area material dangerous, will be sought. The road
dredged from the prescribed dredging area, the Contractor shall not will be protected adequately.
simultaneously discharge into the same area material originally won from a
borrow area.
Method (C)4.2.12 The Contractor shall, at the time of tendering, submit to the Method Statement is being
statement Engineer an outline description of the methods he proposes to use to convey submitted.
with tender and discharge material for reclamation.
Method of (C)4.2.13 Reclamation will be performed by placing of material (if suitable) Noted.
reclamation dredged from the prescribed dredging area shown on the Drawings or as
instructed by the Engineer.
Temporary (C)4.2.14 As and where directed by the Engineer, additional material shall be Noted.
surcharge placed as a temporary surcharge to pre-load the reclamation fill. The extent,
level and duration of all surcharge loading will be decided by the Engineer,
normally on the basis of soils tests and instrumentation, and the work shall be
carried out strictly in accordance with the Engineer’s instructions.
Joint surveys shall be made in accordance with Clause (C)4.2.17 of this For interim payments, soundings
Specification, as and when necessary for measurement purposes. will be taken or an echo sounder
will be employed Noted.
Issued by:
Disposal Noted.
(C)4.2.15 The surcharge material shall, when decided by the Engineer, be
of
removed and carted away. Unless otherwise approved by the Engineer, all
surcharg
surcharge material shall comply with Specification Clause (C)4.2.4.
e
material Joint surveys shall be made, in accordance with Clause (C)4.2.17 of this
Specification, as and when necessary for measurement purposes.
Method (C)4.2.16 Payment for reclamation will be as follows:

of
payment For material dredged from the prescribed area shown on the Noted.
Drawings or as instructed by the Engineer, payment will only be made for
dredging as described in Clause (C)4.1.14. No additional payment will be
made for reclamation.
Measure- (C)4.2.17 Before the placing, in any area, of material obtained from borrow Measurements will be based on
ments areas, the Contractor and the Engineer shall make a joint survey and the the joint In-survey (topographic
results shall be recorded on a drawing showing the agreed levels, which shall survey) carried out at the
be signed by the Contractor and the Engineer or his Representative. The commencement of the contract.
total as-placed volume of reclamation which will be required to reclaim any
area shall be calculated using levels shown in this drawing and the finally
required reclamation levels.
Unless approved by the Engineer, the Contractor shall not place
material dredged from the prescribed dredging area upon material obtained
from borrow areas. If such placing shall be approved, sufficient joint surveys
shall be made to enable the volume of material from the prescribed dredging
area which has been placed to be calculated and this volume shall be
deducted from the volume of reclamation determined as described above.
Issued by:
Measure- Reclamation areas shall be surveyed from time to time before, Noted.
Ments during and after reclamation, as specified above or as required by the
(Contd…) Engineer, for the purposes of measurement or for any other reason. The
cost of all such surveys will be deemed to be included in the Contractor’s
rates and prices for reclamation.
Weekly (C)4.2.18 The Contractor shall, at the end of each week, submit to the Noted.
returns Engineer’s Representative in duplicate, and in such form as the Engineer
shall require, a return of the measurements of reclamation materials placed.
Rates to be Noted.
(C)4.2.19 All costs in connection with the provision and maintenance, in
inclusive
good working order, of all necessary plant and equipment necessary for
raising the reclamation areas to the required levels will be deemed to be
included in the rates and prices in the priced Bills of Quantities.
The rates and prices shall also include for the costs of provision,
and subsequent removal, of all temporary culverts and sluices necessary for
the satisfactory completion of the reclamation in accordance with this
Specification.
Compaction (C)4.2.20 Where the reclamation fill is not subjected to surcharge loading, A laboratory will be utilized who will
to 75% all fill above Mean High Water Springs Level shall be thoroughly compacted assist us in determining the
relative in layers by vibratory rolling, or by other means to the Engineer’s approval, densities on a regular basis.
density such that the finished relative density of each layer is at least 75%. Relative
density Dr, shall be defined in terms of voids ratio, ‘e’, as follows:-
where emax and emin are determined using the procedures given in A.S.T.M.
Standard D2049 ‘Test for relative density of cohesionless soils’.
Issued by:
Testing of (C)4.2.21 Representative samples of the reclamation fill within its Noted.
samples upper 2 metres shall be tested in accordance with the Standard defined
in Clause (C)4.2.20 above to determine their maximum and minimum
voids ratios. Further samples shall be submitted to the Engineer if
required.
In-situ density (C)4.2.22 The Contractor shall measure the in-situ dry density of the Noted.
measurements compacted reclamation fill, at regular intervals as directed by the
Engineer, using the procedure given in BS 1377 Test 15(B). Tests will
be required by the Engineer at various levels within the upper 2 metres
of fill and the Contractor shall excavate shallow pits as necessary to
enable these tests to be made. Excavation of the last 200mm down to
test level shall be done carefully by hand to avoid disturbance of the soil
to be tested.
Testing (C)4.2.23 In-situ density tests shall also be made, in accordance with Not applicable in our case.
prior to the Engineer’s instructions, within the areas of buildings or other
construction structures prior to their construction. The maximum depth of such tests
below finished level will be 2 metres. (Where investigation to greater
depth, by instrumentation, boreholes or Dutch probes, is also required,
payment for these will be made under the items in the appropriate
section of the Bills of Quantities.
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DREDGING WORKS AND CONSTRUCTION OF

TWO CONTAINER BERTHS

DATE: RAMADAN 1435H

DREDGING WORKS AND CONSTRUCTION OF

1. List of Key Personnel :

1. LIST OF KEY PERSONNEL

Title Name Telephone No.

Technical Office Engineer :

Port Control : VHF Channel 67/19 0515187877

SEAPA Resident Engineer : Mehdi 0551918151

Technician Dredger Mechanical Laboratory Technician

Heavy Duty Civil Civil Heavy Duty

2. GENERAL PROJECT DETAILS

 A Roll on Roll off berth at junction of Berths 8 & 9.

 Two Container Berths 330LM each

 Dredging of Basin alongside to a depth of -15.00

 Edge Protection works at the south-west end of Berth 10.

 Removal of core rockfill and armour from existing bund.

(Contd…. from previous page)

Works included in this Method Statement are as follows:

a) Dredging of basin up to depth -15.00 .

c) Dredging of trench to depth -20.00 for Berths 9 & 10.

d) Reclamation of storage area behind quaywalls.

e) Reclamation of lagoon area west of the existing road.

f) Provision of surcharge in various Storage Areas as required and

2. Boreholes & Testing

3. Permits from Govt. Agencies

4. Contractor’s Working Area

5. Equipment utilized for Dredging & Reclamation

9. Reporting & Information

11. Risk Analysis & Mitigation

12. Compaction requirements for Reclamation

13. Contractor’s Comments

Prior to commencement of dredging, a number of runs by the echo-sounder will establish

2. BOREHOLES & TESTING

3. PERMITS FROM GOVT. AGENCIES

4. CONTRACTOR’S WORK AREA

5. * EQUIPMENT UTILIZED FOR DREDGING & RECLAMATION

1. Dredger : Dredging depth: 22m.

2. Tug Boat : Power: 609 HP

6. Pipeline 650mm dia. : Length: …… m.

10. Grader : Caterpillar

11. Steel Roller : Volvo

12. Other Equipment: : Tide Gauge

* Note: Photographs of marine equipment included in Appendix ‘B’

The stages of construction are shown on Page No. 14.

Total volume to be dredged : 2,125,540 cu.m.

Assume period required : 15 months

Volume of dredging/month : 141,703 cu.m./month

Rate of Dredging, assuming 20 days/month work : 7,085 cu.m./day

The sequence of work will be as follows:

 Dredging up to -15.00 in the line of the trench.

 Dredging up -15.00 in the line of the trench

Prior to any reclamation the following works need to be carried out:

8. SEQUENCE OF WORKS (Contd…….)

e. Filling the area behind Berth 8.

g. Filling the area behind Berths 9 & 10 up to bund.

h. After completion of blockwall, provision of rear rockfill, filter, geotextile etc.

9. REPORTING & INFORMATION

Daily Reports will be submitted to the Engineer.

24 hour operation is envisaged for all dredging and reclamation work.

Constant monitoring of the following parameters will be carried out:

11. RISK ANALYSIS AND MITIGATION