at the Port of Sept-Îles
at the Port of Sept-Îles
In order to meet the region’s economic development demand, the Port of Sept-Îles wanted to develop new maritime infrastructure to increase the iron ore shipping capacity. This dock can accommodate ore carriers of 25,000 to 35,0000 tons, from various clients simultaneously.
| Client’s name Port of Sept-Iles |
| Total cost of the project 220 M$ |
| Project delivery methods Traditional mode (Engineering – Project Management – Monitoring) |
| Region Sept-Iles, Pointe-Noire |
Nature of the services
- Dock prefeasibility, feasibility and optimization study
- Preliminary and final plan and specification designs for the overall work
- Project management and support during the bidding process
- External service (surveys) management and coordination
- Monitoring services
− Quality control and assurance − Inspection during the construction phase − Environmental monitoring − Marine mammal monitoring − Dredging monitoring - Commissioning
Specificities of the project
- Deep-sea dock on 2-metre piles including a 600-metre approach dock and a 400-metre main dock with two berths
- Integration of two ship loaders with conveyors
- Integration of a closed gallery with 8-metre double conveyors over the entire length of the approach dock
- Integration of an electrical substation
- Integration of capstans, maritime accessories and other protective equipment on the dock
Similar projects
Redevelopment of the Sturgeon Falls hydroelectric power plant, Ontario
Construction of the Quai des Croisières at the Port of Sept-Îles
