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ICM provided specialist coastal engineering design and support to upgrade and expand the Umm Al Quwain Fishing Harbour to increase berthing capacity, improve wave attenuation, and provide a safe, navigable entrance. The program delivered floating berths for ~400 commercial fishing vessels and a new UAE Coast Guard facility, supported by numerical modelling, agile design, and full-time site engineering support. Project Details Client: Al Manzel Location: Umm Al Quwain, United Arab Emirates Date: 2013 About This Project The Challenge Umm Al Quwain’s existing harbour was space-constrained, with many fishing vessels moored ad hoc along the estuary banks. The expansion needed to consolidate safe berthing, address wave attenuation and navigation safety while accommodating local construction methods and budget constraints. The Solution ICM led site investigations and a hydrographic survey to inform wave modelling and layout optimisation. The team refined harbour alignments and volumes, then developed an agile design tailored to local plant and methods, minimising crest heights and widths with wave returns and maximising reuse of existing rock as sub-layers. The final recommendations and detailed design included a 500m primary low-crested breakwater, a 250m groyne with vehicle access and parking, and a 200m revetment with a boat ramp, together with floating marina systems to berth approximately ~400 commercial fishing vessels and a UAE Coast Guard facility with reporting berths. ICM provided specialist on-site engineering support and contract administration throughout a 12-month construction stage to ensure the refined design was delivered to a high standard. “We paired rigorous wave modelling with practical, contractor-friendly details - reuse rock where possible, keep crests efficient, and build a safer, calmer harbour.” - Aaron Salyer, ICM Services Provided Site investigation and hydrographic survey Concept design and options assessment Numerical modelling and optimisation Detailed design Contract technical specifications and administration Specialist on-site engineering support Construction inspection and certification

ICM provided consultancy and project management assistance for the installation of 40 modular artificial reef pyramids off Grand Anse, Grenada, in 2020. Our role focused on advising on layout, sequencing, logistics, and safety to support Dive Grenada’s installation program and ongoing expansion. Project Details Client: Dive Grenada Location: Grand Anse, Grenada Date: 2020 About This Project The Challenge The Grand Anse Artificial Reef Project required a practical way to create habitat in a nearshore area with limited structure, with a solution that could be built locally, scaled over time, and managed within realistic budgets. The Solution ICM provided advisory and project management assistance, including input on module spacing, deployment plans, snorkeler and small-craft safety considerations, and practical logistics for shallow-water placement. “Our role was to guide a simple, scalable deployment so local teams could place modules safely, extend the corridor over time, and build living habitat.” - Aaron Salyer, ICM Services Provided Project management and installation planning Deployment supervision and contractor coordination Layout sequencing for staged expansion

ICM led the renewal design for the Narrowneck Artificial Reef, a multi-purpose coastal structure originally built offshore of Surfers Paradise to improve beach protection and surf amenity. The renewal extended the reef’s service life and refined its performance through concept design, numerical and physical modelling, detailed design, and construction certification.  Project Details Client: City of Gold Coast and McQuade Marine Date: 2014-2018 Location: Narrowneck, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia About the Narrowneck Artificial Reef Renewal The Challenge Originally constructed in 1999 as part of the Northern Gold Coast Beach Protection Strategy, the Narrowneck Artificial Reef was designed to act as a coastal control point, widen the beach, reduce storm erosion pressure, and improve surf quality without creating hazards for users. After nearly two decades of service, the City of Gold Coast initiated a renewal program to maintain the reef’s coastal protection function and extend its operational life.  The Solution ICM developed the concept and detailed design for the reef renewal, testing alternative geotextile container layouts to improve coastal performance, surf outcomes, and constructability. Numerical assessments were combined with a 1:43 scale physical model undertaken with the Queensland Government Hydraulics Laboratory to evaluate wave breaking behaviour, transmission, currents, and user safety for the existing reef and renewal options. The final package included Safety in Design, design reporting, RPEQ-certified drawings, technical specifications, quantities, and cost estimates. During construction, ICM reviewed quality, safety, and environmental documentation, monitored placement sequencing, verified positioning through rapid-response surveys and underwater inspections, and provided final certification of the completed works.  Services Provided Concept Design Numerical Modelling Physical Modelling Detail Design Construction Certification and Project Management