JTC Offshore Marine Centre 2Supporting Offshore Marine Centre with state-of-the-art facilities design

Making the complex simple

Undertaking the conceptual layout design for this envisioned state-of-the-art marine facility was no easy task. Aurecon applied its exceptional engineering skills to Offshore Marine Centre 2 so that it can accommodate larger vessels and integration-type activities for more complex and heavier topside process modules.

Our work began by engaging with companies and specialists in the offshore and marine industry to understand the:

• Size and weight of vessels in the future
• Future mechanical and electrical requirements of seafaring structures in the resources industry
• Ground bearing capacity that the yards would have to accommodate
• Use and frequency of vessels through international ports
• Value that stakeholders see in Singapore’s marine ports
• Expectations that clients and industry have for international ports

The feedback was consolidated into a multi-criteria analysis by Aurecon to determine the demand and requirements of clients and industry for an international facility such as Offshore Marine Centre 2.

The challenge in the conceptual layout design stage was balancing the industry demand with the engineering design and financial investment. It’s important that Offshore Marine Centre 2 is a competitive, relevant and accessible facility so its clients can access the waterfront infrastructure well into the future.

Aurecon’s role covered:

• Civil and structure engineering
• Building information modelling
• Offshore and marine engineering
• Safety in design
• Employer’s Designer

The waterfront infrastructure will be a heavy-duty platform to accommodate the vessels of offshore and marine companies in a safe, efficient and cost-effective manner. With a site size of approximately 7.5 hectares, Aurecon explored, planned and developed conceptual layouts to maximise the placement of facilities within the project site.

Aurecon will continue to support the construction, and to oversee the design throughout the entire construction period.

This project is an example of Aurecon’s focus on its clients and their customers, and being a project partner to bring ambitious ideas to life. Aurecon is proud to be contributing to Offshore Marine Centre 2 and enabling its position in Singapore as an internationally-competitive offshore and marine hub.