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