Oman, Duqm

Duqm Liquid Bulk Berths

Transforming a remote port into an international fuel hub
Six Construct served as the principal civil works subcontractor for the development of two dual-berth jetties and a 1-kilometre quay wall at the Port of Duqm, Oman. Executed in consortium with Royal Boskalis Westminster (RBW), the project significantly enhances the port’s capacity to accommodate and service large container vessels, positioning Duqm as a strategic international fuel hub.

Project overview

The Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) responsibilities were efficiently distributed between the consortium partners. RBW managed rock cladding, dredging, and land reclamation, while Six Construct led the detailed design and construction of the maritime infrastructure, including the quay wall and twin-berth jetties, along with associated facilities and navigation systems.

Effective coordination and seamless communication enabled the timely and successful delivery of this complex project.

Scope of works

The remote location - 500 km from Muscat - posed significant logistical challenges, particularly in sourcing materials and equipment. These were overcome through meticulous planning and digital pre-execution of the entire project. BESIX Engineering introduced an innovative approach by proposing construction "in the dry," enhancing both efficiency and structural quality.

Key highlights

  • Construction of two dual-berth jetties and a 1 km quay wall

  • Execution in a remote desert location, 500 km from the nearest city

  • Innovative "in the dry" construction method using a sand dam and dewatering

  • Dredging of 26 million m³ of seabed material

  • Worksite located 20 metres below sea level

  • Re-flooding of the port completed over two weeks, with sea levels rising up to 2 metres per day

The BESIX Engineering team proposed a solution to build 'in the dry'. This made a real difference: we could both limit construction and improve the quality of the permanent structures. With everything visible to the naked eye, precise working was crucial. All in the interest of our client.

Project details

Project nameDuqm Liquid Bulk Berths
LocationDuqm, Oman
Building period2017 - 2019
Area of expertiseQuay wall, Jetties
Stakeholder(s)Six Construct
Contract typeDesign & Build
ClientSpecial Economic Zone Authority in Duqm (SEZAD)
Total Value Dollar$ 515.000.000
Partner(s)Royal-Boskalis-Westminster

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