The Jamnagar Berth A1 Project represents a significant expansion of the Reliance Jamnagar Marine Terminal, commissioned by Reliance Port & Terminal LTD. Located in the Gulf of Kutch, approximately 35 kilometers west of Jamnagar city in Gujarat, India, this state-of-the-art marine facility was designed to enhance the terminal’s capacity for handling multiple petroleum products and chemicals.

TECON provided comprehensive multidisciplinary detailed design services for this critical infrastructure project, delivering engineering solutions that combine structural integrity, operational efficiency, and marine safety. The project required careful consideration of environmental conditions in the Gulf of Kutch, vessel maneuvering requirements, and the demanding operational needs of handling multiple product types simultaneously.

Project Scope

Berth A1 is engineered as a specialized loading facility equipped with three loading arms capable of handling High Speed Diesel (HSD), Motor Spirit (MS), Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF), Paraxylene (PX), Orthoxylene (OX), and Methanol. The berth accommodates vessels up to 195 meters in length overall (LOA) with a maximum draft of 11.5 meters, providing versatile berthing capabilities for medium-sized tankers.

Structural Design Components

• Four-legged platform configuration with a 24m × 21m operating deck at 11m Chart Datum
• Concrete operating deck supported by engineered steel structures and driven steel piles
• Geotechnical investigation and foundation design optimized for Gulf of Kutch seabed conditions
• Mooring and breasting dolphin structures designed for safe vessel berthing operations
• Access catwalks providing safe personnel and equipment passage
• Pipe rack design extending from the shore knuckle to the berth platform

Marine Equipment & Systems

• Selection and specification of marine loading arms (two for HSD/MS/ATF, one for PX/OX/Methanol)
• Quick release mooring hooks and fender systems for vessel protection
• Modifications to existing auxiliary mooring arrangements for enhanced safety
• Marine navigation aids and lighting systems

Piping & Mechanical Engineering

• Comprehensive piping stress analysis ensuring system integrity under all operating conditions
• Structural support design for piping systems handling multiple product types
• Product segregation and manifold design for safe loading operations
• Mechanical equipment specification and layout optimization

Engineering Approach

TECON’s engineering methodology for the Berth A1 project integrated multiple disciplines to deliver a cohesive design solution. Ship mooring analyses were conducted to ensure safe berthing under various environmental conditions including wind, wave, and current forces typical of the Gulf of Kutch. The structural design incorporated seismic considerations appropriate to the Gujarat region, while the foundation design accounted for local soil conditions determined through comprehensive geotechnical investigations.

The piping design addressed the unique challenges of handling multiple petroleum products with different properties, ensuring proper segregation, thermal expansion accommodation, and structural support. Marine equipment selection focused on reliability and operational efficiency, with loading arm specifications matched to vessel manifold heights and product transfer rates. The project exemplifies TECON’s capability to deliver integrated marine terminal design solutions that meet international standards while addressing site-specific requirements.