Great Barrier Reef Swing Moorings
- ICM Projects
- Jul 9, 2014
- 1 min read
Design and installation of 26 new swing moorings across two Great Barrier Reef islands, replacing infrastructure to meet GBRMPA requirements.
Project Details
Client: Hideaway Resorts
Date: 2013
Location: Great Barrier Reef, Queensland, Australia
About This Project
The Challenge
Hideaway Resorts needed 26 swing moorings installed across two islands in accordance with Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA) requirements.
The Solution
ICM, in partnership with Marine Civil Contractors, undertook a design-and-construct project across three locations on the two islands. A new mooring design was developed for various vessel sizes, including a vessel-specific design and stability assessment and evaluation of the mooring layout to provide an efficient arrangement for each location. The final design and layout was certified by a registered engineer and approved by GBRMPA.
ICM and Marine Civil Contractors then provisioned and installed the new moorings, positioned within accuracy limits using RTK GPS. In total, 26 new swing moorings were installed, with RPEQ-certified as-constructed drawings provided on completion.
Services Provided
Evaluation
Design
Assembly
Installation
Project Supervision
RPEQ Certification
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With decades of experience in marine infrastructure across environmentally sensitive locations, International Coastal Management specialises in mooring design that meets regulatory requirements. Contact us today to discuss your upcoming project.
