01 Quay

Method Statement for The Quay Wall Substructure
SAQR Port Expansion Phases 1 & 2
Client SAQR Port Authority Project Number H16170

Employer Rep Halcrow International Partnership Document Number SPE-BSO-GEOV-C-W-008
Contractor BAM International Revision 00
Number of pages Date 21st June 2017
Reference Sheet
Document Number Description
SPE-BSO-GEOV-C-I-008 Inspection and Test Plan for Quay Wall Substructure
Revision History
Revision Date Revision Description
00 21/06/2017 For Approval

Prepared by Checked by Checked by Checked by Checked by Approved by
Engineer – Robert Safety Manager- Construction Manager- QAQC Manager - Engineering Manager Project Manager
Mernagh Pat Organ Murat Kuzubas Farhan Al Nemrawi Tom Rochford Stan Aarts
Status Definition Total number of

(latest revision) pages
(including attachments)
© BAM International
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SPE-BSO-GEOV-C-W-008 1 of 39 Rev 00
Table of contents
1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................................ 4
2 General ................................................................................................................................................... 5
2.1 Purpose of this document 5
2.2 Definitions and References 5
Definitions 5
References 6
3 Organisation And Responsibilities ...................................................................................................... 6
3.1 Project Manager 6
3.2 Construction Manager 6
3.3 Engineering Manager 6
3.4 Section Engineer 7
3.5 Site Engineer 7
3.6 Marine Surveyor 7
3.7 Project HSS Manager 7
3.8 QAQC Manager 7
3.9 Plant manager 7
3.10 Marine Supervisor 7
3.11 Barge Master 7
3.12 Logistics Manager 8
4 Construction Methodology ................................................................................................................... 8
4.1 Scope of Works 8
4.2 Temporary works schedule 9
4.3 Materials 9
Rock materials: 9
Geotextile 9
Reclamation Fill 9
Precast concrete blocks 9
4.4 Site Planning and Preparation 9
4.5 Construction Sequence 10
4.6 Work Methodology 10
Transportation of precast blocks from load out jetty 10
4.7 Lifting Frames 11
4.8 Preset foundation level 12
4.9 Placing of blocks 13
Placement of A blocks 13
Step up at the return wall. 15
Placement of B-G Blocks 17
Backfilling 18
Placing H – L 19
Inspections 20
Rectifying Sections 20
Creep 20
4.10 Placing Scour Protection 21
4.11 Quay wall superstructure 22
4.12 Diving 22
4.13 Working at night 23
4.14 Access and Egress 23
4.15 Traffic Management 23
4.16 Signage 24
4.17 Environmental Control Measures 25
5 Manpower and Equipment .................................................................................................................. 26
5.1 Manpower 26
5.2 Equipment list 27
6 Interfaces .............................................................................................................................................. 28
6.1 Use of VHF Radio 28
7 Quality Assurance and Quality Control ............................................................................................ 29
7.1 Quality Management 29
Quality Control 29
8 Health, Safety and Environment ........................................................................................................ 30
8.1 Health 30
8.2 Safety 30
Emergency Contact Details 30
8.3 Environment 32
9 Appendices .......................................................................................................................................... 32

1 Introduction
Saqr Port is located in the Ras Al Khaimah Emirate of the UAE as illustrated below. The Port is owned by the
Government of Ras Al Khaimah and is operated by the Saqr Port Authority. The port is a major bulk material
handling port with a wide variety of dry bulk cargos including large quantities of aggregates, clinker and
limestone.
Project Location
The Client, Saqr Port Authority, identified the need to increase the port’s capacity to handle the dry bulk
cargos and has decided to extend the existing facility in order to provide additional deep-water berths
seaward of the existing western breakwater as illustrated in the below image.
The port expansion will be undertaken in 3 phases. Phase 1 & 2, the construction of Berth 1 & 2 forms the
contract for this project while Phase 3 will be the development of the new Breakwater. Please see the below
image.
Saqr Port Expansion

2 General
2.1 Purpose of this document

The purpose of this method statement is to describe, in sufficient detail to an independent reader the
methods to be followed for the construction of the Quay wall Substructure for Saqr Port Extension Phase 1 &
2. Please refer to Appendix A for the general drawings of the Quay wall.
Quay Wall Area
The contractor reserves his right to adjust the work methods as described in this method statement to
accommodate specific site conditions. Any major change in the work method will be communicated through
the submission of an updated revision of the method statement.
2.2 Definitions and References
Definitions
The Employer: Saqr Port Authority
The Employers Engineer: Halcrow International Partnership
The Contractor: BAM International
Stakeholders: Relevant regulatory, statutory, utility authorities from whom the licences,
permits or consents have to be acquired prior to an activity.
The relevant authority for this MS would be the SAQR Port Authority, RAK
Maritime City and Stevin Rock Harbour for Raymond Jetty, RAK EPDA, and
the Coastguard.

References
Document Description
Volume 2 – Specifications – BQW – Blockwork Quay Walls
Volume 2 – Specifications RAS – Rock Structures
Volume 2 - Specifications GTX – Geotextile
Volume 3 – Drawings
Project Management Plan SPE-BSO-GEOV-Q-Q-003
Project Quality Plan SPE-BSO-GEOV-Q-Q-002
Project Health and Safety Plan SPE-BSO-GEOV-H-Q-001
Traffic Management Plan SPE-BSO-GEOV-Q-Q-002
Survey Setup and Management Plan SPE-BSO-GEOV-Y-W-002
Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) SPE-BSO-GEOV-G-Q-005
Operational Control For Diving SPE-BSO-GEOV-C-W-008
Emergency Action Plan SPE-BMS-HSS-ERP-001
Marine Exclusion Zone 17/RAK/10
Tidal elevations have been taken from Volume 3, General Notes drawing of the Employers Requirements.
Tidal Levels Elevation in (m) relative to ACD*

Highest Astronomical Tide HAT +2.50
Mean Higher High Water MHHW +2.10
Mean Lowest High Water MLHW +1.90
Mean Sea Level MSL +1.40
Mean Highest Low Water MHLW +1.00
Mean Lowest Low Water MLLW +0.60
Lowest Astronomical Tide LAT + 0.10
* Admiralty Chart Datum (ACD)
3 Organisation And Responsibilities
3.1 Project Manager

The Project Manager is overall manager responsible for Health, Safety, Environmental and Security, Site
Activities, Staff, Administration, Quality Assurance and Control. He will also be the direct point of contact
between the Contractor and the Employer.
3.2 Construction Manager

The construction manager has the overall responsibility over the supervisor’s foreman and others employed
to complete all the works. The construction manager will also relay any problems and engineering issues
back to the engineering department.
3.3 Engineering Manager

The Engineering Manager reports to the Project Manager. He will manage the engineering phase of this
project. He will manage the engineering department who will be responsible for all work preparations,
temporary works design, detailing equipment requirements, project planning. Any engineering problems on
site will be relayed back to the engineering department by the Construction Manager.

3.4 Section Engineer

In addition to the Construction Manager, the Section Engineer will be employed to the construction team.
Section Engineer will monitor the block installation and backfilling activities, liaising and reporting on sub-
contractors as well as preparing daily and weekly planning and resource schedules. The Section Engineer
will report to the Construction Manager. The Section Engineer is responsible for the quay wall works will
ensure the works are carried out in accordance with the specifications required in the approved inspection
and test plan (SPE-BSO-GEOV-C-I-008), he will co-ordinate as required between the Site Engineers,
Surveyor and the Dive Supervisor. Toolbox talks with the dive teams will be carried out by the Section
Engineer as necessary to emphasise the allowable tolerances which shall be met for the block placing.
3.5 Site Engineer

Site engineers will be employed to monitor the construction activities including block installation, liaising and
reporting on sub-contractors as well as preparing daily and weekly planning and resource schedules. The
site engineers report to the Section Engineer and Construction Manager. The site engineer responsible for
the quay wall works will ensure the works are carried out in accordance with the specifications required in the
approved inspection and test plan (SPE-BSO-GEOV-C-I-008), he will co-ordinate as required between the
Surveyor and the Dive Supervisor. Toolbox talks with the dive teams will be carried out by the site engineer
as necessary to emphasise the allowable tolerances which shall be met for the block placing.
3.6 Marine Surveyor

The marine surveyor will be given all approved drawings and other relevant documents regarding the project.
He will be responsible for line level and alignment of all the works. The Marine surveyor will supervise all
marine surveys and relay all relevant information to the Engineering department. The marine surveyor will
communicate directly with the dive supervisor to provide feedback during block placing activities; however
the marine surveyor will also communicate this information to the site engineer who is ultimately responsible
for ensuring the activity is carried out in accordance with the technical specifications and the design
drawings.
3.7 Project HSS Manager

A Project HSS Manager has been employed for all works onsite. Together with the HSS team, they will
assist and advise the construction team on the relevant health and safety requirements.
3.8 QAQC Manager

The quality control engineer/manager monitors the compliance with specifications and drawings related to
the works along with environmental issues.
3.9 Plant manager

Plant manager will be responsible for organisation and maintenance of all equipment used on site. He will
look after hiring the necessary equipment as per the requirements of the site, and maintenance of them and
final demobilisation of equipment.
3.10 Marine Supervisor

Will be responsible for the coordination of the barges, tugs and lifting operations. He will report to the
Engineers and Construction Manager
3.11 Barge Master

The barge master will be the person responsible for the handling, movements and anchoring of the barge.
The barge master will ensure that all barge activities are carried out safely and competently.

3.12 Logistics Manager

The Logistics Manager will be responsible for the coordination between the contractor and Saqr Port
Authority, acquiring and distributing the required work permits as the works progress. The Logistics Manager
will also coordinate the planning of the contractor’s vessel movements within the port. The logistics manager
will follow up on the implementation of the permits and log books. The Logistics Manager will plan,
coordinate and monitor subcontractors regarding the various works permits to ensure safe and timely
execution of works
4 Construction Methodology
4.1 Scope of Works

The construction of Saqr Port Quay Wall will take place at the existing breakwater and will utilize a
combination of marine and land – based operations executed in the following sequence:
1. Transportation of precast blocks from load-out area

2. Placing of blocks with marine crane
3. Backfilling Rock
4. Placing the filter layer
5. Laying geotextile
6. Placing of reclamation material – Will be covered in a separate method statement
7. Placing of scour protection
The offshore activities are planned to commence in mid-July. The mobilization of necessary equipment and
manpower will take place accordingly.
75mm to 200mm rock filter layer
5kg-500kg Rock Fill
Approved Geotextile
Placing Blocks from A- L
Scour Protection 300kg – 1000kg

4.2 Temporary works schedule
Temporary Works Schedule
Item Description of work TW Design

Airlifting / screeding/ Block
Barge stability check Placing Yes
Sling arrangement Block lifting Yes
Lifting beams Block Lifting Yes
Screed frame Screeding Yes
Screed Blade Screeding Yes
Survey Towers for screed frame Screeding Yes
Plumb Tower Establishing reference line Yes
300ton Loadout crane Block lifting – Raymond Jetty Yes
Note: All designs are with the Engineering Manager
4.3 Materials
The only 4 permanent works material types required for construction of quay wall substructure will include
following.
Rock materials:
Approved crush rock will be supplied to site in following size or otherwise shown on design drawings: 5kg-
500kg for backfill (SPE-MAR-BSO-0014), 75mm – 200mm filter layer (SPE-MAR-BSO-0012), 300kg –
1000kg Scour Protection (SPE-MAR-BSO-0013), 40mm screed (SPE-MAR-BSO-0015), 50-150mm
foundation layer (SPE-MAR-BSO-0011)
Geotextile
Approved Geotextile as per GTX-1.2 will be supplied in accordance with specifications and design
requirements.
Reclamation Fill
Acceptable fill material will be from the dredging works and will comply with DDR-12.3 of the Specifications
Precast concrete blocks

Newly produced mass concrete blocks from a C40 approved mix (SPE-BSO-GEOV-C-R-005) or an
approved C30 mix (SPE-BSO-GEOV-C-R-004) as per design.
4.4 Site Planning and Preparation

Prior commencing the offshore construction works the following activities will be planned and co-ordinated
accordingly:
1. Preparation of transportation route for moving precast blocks from the precast yard to load-out area
2. Set-up loading and marine facilities at designated areas in RMC.
3. Procurement of lifting frames for lifting blocks on barges and offshore installation
4. Procurement of survey towers.
5. Production of rocks aggregates in approved quarries and transportation to site
6. Mobilization of main and auxiliary equipment & personnel
4.5 Construction Sequence

1 nr. Crane barge IB429 or similar will be deployed for the block placing. The block placing sequence will be
specified in Cl 8.3 construction program.
Typical Barge Sequence
IB 429
4.6 Work Methodology

This section will describe each individual activity from the work sequence.
Transportation of precast blocks from load out jetty
Blocks will be casted by nominated subcontractor Stevin Rock and stored in the PC Storage yard until
required for placement. When required, the engineer in charge of precast yard will release the blocks for load
out, once they are of adequate strength and a minimum of 14 days old and within the block dimension
tolerances, they will be signed off by the client’s representative and received the QAQC stamp of approval.
Blocks which are dangerous for lifting, handling or transportation and placing will not be released for
construction.
Using the straddle carrier, the blocks will be delivered to the load out location in reach of the loadout crane,
refer to precast method statement for details (SPE-BSO-GEOV-C-W-003). The blocks will be temporarily
offloaded and stockpiled as buffer at the load out area with a crane operating in this location.
Straddle Carrier
A load out point at Raymond Jetty has been agreed by all parties for precast load out. The transport barge
will come alongside the quay wall with the assistance of the tug(s), and will be tied to the existing quay wall
bollards. The 300ton crawler crane will commence loading blocks onto the transport barge with the use of
certified lifting beam. Once loaded, the tug(s) will tow the block barges to either the location of the quay wall,
or alternatively to a temporary mooring location close to the quay wall construction area inside the exclusion
zone.
Precast blocks and loadout crane
4.7 Lifting Frames

There are many different lifting beam combinations due to the different size of blocks. The longitudinal lifting
beam is 5.1m long has pad eyes at specified lengths to accommodate for the required block lengths
demonstrated in the sketch below.

Longitudinal Lifting beam
Included in the combinations are the different transverse beams, these are required for lifting the specific
special blocks. The dimensions of these beams can be found in drawing SPE-BSO-GEOV-S-D-002-08 Rev
01 attached in appendix F. Below is an example of the transverse beam (in blue) and the lifting arm (in
green). One set of beams will be stored on the crane barge and the second set will be stored on Raymond
Jetty. When required to be assembled for lifting a particular block, the crane along with the help of trained
riggers will lift and assemble the beams to construct the required lifting frame for the block. The beams will
be assembled with bolts and tightened using hand or power tools. At no point will anyone be under the crane
lifting area while any materials are suspended. Tag lines will be attached to the beams while being lifted by
the crane. The banksman will ensure the area is clear before the lifts. The barge master will ensure the
beams along with any other materials on the barge are stored neatly and safely allowing at all times safe
access.
Transverse Lifting Beam and Lifting Arm.
4.8 Preset foundation level

In accordance with BQW-5.3 The contractor shall give due consideration to the wall movement during
construction and utilise a pre-set foundation to account for this –
It is the Contractor’s experience that the quay wall may settle during the construction phase and to
compensate/mitigate this; the final bedding layer will be raised 50mm to -18.95 ACD instead of -19.00 ACD
indicated on the contract drawing. It is anticipated the level of the bedding layer will settle to -19.00 ACD be
as per contract drawing after the block placing and preloading is completed.

Level of bedding layer during construction
4.9 Placing of blocks
Placement of A blocks
Once the foundation is approved by the engineer the placing of blocks can begin. A corner block will be the
first block placed. In order to place the ‘A’ corner blocks two perpendicular reference lines have to be
established on the foundation layer. The reference lines will be found by aligning the survey tower using a
total station from the breakwater. The tower has an access platform on top of it as seen in the sketch below.
A wire rope is hanging from the tower with a plumb bob and can be adjusted horizontally and vertically from
the platform. This will serve as a vertical line for transferring the setting out point to be given by the surveyor
to the sea bottom. A prism will be fixed on a bracket with its centre point directly above the vertical line in
order to allow the surveyor to confirm the position of the plumb with reference to the A alignment line. A
plumb weight of approx. 30kg will be attached to the bottom of the line in order to ensure the line remains
vertical and the diver can establish the point on the gravel bed. A baby block will be placed to hold this point.
Plumb Tower

Plumb Bob transferring the point
1 ton Baby block
Once the surveyor has confirmed the plumb line is positioned at a particular offset from the A block
line, e.g. 100mm, the diver will fix a peg into the screed bed at the location of the point of the plumb weight or
a baby block will be placed. A line will be drawn from this peg to the last peg or baby block. Again this
process will be repeated until the required reference lines are established.
Block Alignment Procedure

This line provides a reference line for placement of the A blocks, the diver will know the offset from the
reference line to the A block line and will ensure this offset distance is maintained between the line and front
face of all A blocks to be placed. The surveyor will communicate directly to the dive supervisor. The dive
supervisor will communicate directly to the divers with instructions to the operator based on confirmation
from site engineer.
In order to have the reference line parallel with the A block line, it relies on the last placed A block being in
the correct position. If this is not the case and the last placed A was not positioned with the correct alignment
– which may be the scenario for the first operation using this method, then the reference line provided will act
as a ‘correction line’ in order to return the blocks to the correct alignment, this can be done using acceptable
placement tolerances over the number of blocks required to correct the alignment. The levels of the A blocks
will be checked using a floating staff which will transfer the block level above sea water level where the
surveyor positioned on the breakwater can record the level.
Placing blocks from crane barge
Step up at the return wall.

The blocks on the step up at the return wall will be placed as per the sequence below. When the A blocks
are placed along the return wall, the next step is to place the B blocks. The B blocks will be placed with the
exception of the last 2 blocks on the east side. Next the foundation rock will be placed beside the last A block
to create a stable foundation for the BB block that will be placed above it. The foundation rock 50mm -
150mm will be placed using a clamshell from a crane, the same method that was used for placing the
foundations described in SPE-BSO-GEOV-C-W-006 – Quay Wall Foundation Method Statement. Then the
50mm -150mm rock will be brought up to 200mm from the top surface of A block. Next 40mm screed will be
placed on the 50mm -150mm using skip buckets (that are painted white along with light sticks for
illumination) and levelled manually by divers using a beam and the adjacent A block as a guide. Once
levelled correctly the B and BB block can be placed as can be seen below.
Placing A blocks
Placing B blocks
Once course B is placed correctly on the return wall, Course C can be placed in the same manner as the B
course, placing all the course C blocks except for the last 2, C9 and CB. Then again the foundation material
will be placed by clamshell from the crane barge and brought up to 200mm from the top surface of BB block.
Then the screed layer will be placed using skip buckets/ clambshell and levelled manually again by divers
using a beam and the BB block as a level guide.
Placing C blocks
When the correct level is achieved the C9 and CB block will be placed on top of the screed layer as per the
design drawings.
Placing Screed for D blocks
The process is repeated again to build a foundation for the D blocks. After all the 50mm – 150mm foundation
rock is placed up to 200mm from the top of the CB block, the screed will be placed manually by divers for a
minimum 2 meters east of the CB block. This is carried out to ensure the screed frame’s leg when placed will
not disturb the already placed blocks. When the screeding is completed the placing of blocks will continue as
normal.

Placement of B-G Blocks
Following the method in 4.6.1 will allow for correct placement of A blocks, the alignment of the A layer is
critical to ensure alignment of the upper courses and the overall quay wall structure. The B blocks are
positioned using the A layer; the alignment of the A layer is followed to ensure the B blocks have the same
alignment. The diver will ensure that when placing a B block, the distance from the north edge of B(for main
wall & East edge for the return wall) to the edge of the A underneath (distance ‘a’ in sketch below) is equal
to the distance from the seaside edge to the edge of the A underneath (distance ‘b’ in sketch below). The
divers will also ensure that the distance between the front side of B and the front side of the A layer
underneath remains within tolerance.
Checking bond distance
C, D, E, F and G layers will follow the same method by using the alignment of the course directly
underneath. The site engineer will be present on the barge with the dive supervisor to supervise that the
blocks are placed in accordance with the specifications and design drawings. The site engineer will ensure
the placement does not exceed the allowable tolerances.
A further check for construction phase to ensure the A alignment is maintained for B, is to place the baby
block on the last A placed, the design offset between A and B is known, therefore the baby block is
positioned on the A so that the line can be drawn at an offset from the B line. This will provide the divers with
a line to place the blocks with, in addition to checking the ‘half-bund’ measurement (distance a = distance b)
as sketched above. This will ensure the course being placed maintains the alignment of the course
underneath. This can be used for each course. Site engineer will ensure the correct steps are taken to
ensure blocks are placed within tolerance.
Creating a reference line with a baby block

Backfilling
When a section of the wall reaches 7 courses high (subject to Temporary Works stability check) or less
should the Contractor choose, it is ready to receive backfill. The rock backfill material is 5kg - 500kg and will
be placed using an excavator on the IB 395 barge similar to the sketch below. IB 416 transport barge will
transport the 5kg – 500kg approved material to the IB 395 barge. The block placing will continue in a
north/south direction while the backfilling is being carried out. The block placing operation will always be a
safe distance ahead of the backfilling, Next a filter later of 75mm – 200mm will be placed over the 5kg-
500kg using the clamshell attached to a crane from a barge. Once the filter layer is placed an approved
geotextile will be laid on top of the filter layer with a minimum 500mm overlap. Sandbags will be placed over
the Geotextile to keep the geotextile in place.
Placing rock backfill with excavator
When the geotextile is laid correctly and received approval it is then ready to receive the reclamation
material, which will come from the dredger out pipe and pushed using a D6 or similar dozer carefully over the
geotextile. The direction of the over lapping of the geotextile will be determined by the direction of the
reclamation placing. In this case the more northern sheets will be placed under the southern sheet behind it
for the main wall and the Western sheets will be placed under the more Eastern sheets for the return wall to
ensure the sheets don’t open while the reclamation is being pushed.
Note: Reclamation will also be described in a future method statement.
Typical backfill sequence

Placing H – L
Next stage is to place the final 4 block courses; this will be carried out using the same method as described
in 4.6.3. For this method the a crane barge will place the blocks on the top of the already placed blocks.
The H blocks are positioned using the G layer; the alignment of the G layer is followed to ensure the H
blocks have the same alignment. The diver will ensure that when placing a H block, the distance from the
landside edge to the edge of the G underneath (distance ‘a’ in sketch below) is equal to the distance from
the seaside edge to the edge of the G underneath (distance ‘b’ in sketch below). The divers will also ensure
that the distance between the front side of H and the front side of the G layer underneath remains within
tolerance.
Checking bond dimensions
J, K and L layers will follow the same method by using the alignment of the course directly underneath. The
site engineer will monitor with the dive supervisor to supervise that the blocks are placed in accordance with
the specifications and design drawings. The site engineer will ensure the placement does not exceed the
allowable tolerances.
Placing blocks to L course

After placing the L blocks for a section, the rock backfill 5kg – 500kg can be placed from a barge and
excavator or back tipped from a dump truck, where the 5kg – 500kg rock backfill will be profiled as per
design agreed by the Engineer and a 500mm thick filter layer will be placed over the backfill. Geotextile will
be laid as per specifications and once approved the reclamation will be pushed carefully with a dozer.
Reclamation fill will be placed and compacted where necessary in a manner such that the criteria from the
specifications are met. Below is a typical cross section of the backfill and reclamation. The Contractor may
alter the sequence of backfilling and reclamation fill, but the proposed sequence by the Contractor will be
approved by the Engineer before the backfilling begins.
Note: After the L blocks are placed the holes created by the lifting pockets in between the placed blocks will
be covered temporarily for safety reasons to ensure no persons fall into the holes. Plywood covers with lips
underneath to allow the cover to sit into the hole and move will be used to prevent people from falling into the
holes.
Backfill sequence
Inspections
Block placing inspections with the Engineer’s dive inspector will be carried out in accordance with the ITP
SPE-BSO-GEOV-C-I-008 for the Quay wall substructure which will be submitted separately to this method
statement.
The Site Engineer will use the information gathered from the divers and surveyors to maintain the block
placing check sheets, these check sheets will substantiate close out/approval of the works.
Rectifying Sections
Should a block or section not comply with tolerance limits, it will be removed and rectified until the block or
section is within tolerance.
Creep
The blocks shall be placed in accordance with the tolerances specified in the ITP (SPE-BSO-GEOV-C-I-008)
which will be submitted at a later stage.
On occasions the block placing will result in an accumulation of horizontal creep due to variance in as-built
gaps. The creep is recognised and controlled by the diver by measuring the distance from the southern edge
on the main wall and eastern edge on the return wall of the last block placed to the edge of the block on the
previous course which it is placed on, distance ‘d’ in below sketch. Where the horizontal creep exceeds

200mm, (700mm to 1100mm) special blocks (width = 1600mm) that are already casted and placed to correct
the creep.
Placing of special block
• In the situation after placing a special block, where the special block creates a creep issue on the
under courses, a special block also needs to be introduced on the under course.
• An as-built survey of the location of special blocks will be recorded and documented. The placement
of special blocks to correct creep will be documented and issued to the Engineer as an as built
survey showing the elevation of the QW where the sequence number of the special block will be
indicated to confirms its final location.
4.10 Placing Scour Protection

Scour Protection, using 300kg-1000kg material will be placed in two layers with an 80ton crawler crane or
similar with a skip/ clamshell on the capping beam. The clamshell will place the rock material as per the
design drawings. Dive inspections will take place to ensure there are no voids. Should voids be found, again
material will be placed in the same manner to fill the void and the material will be levelled manually by the
divers.
Cross section of indicating scour
The dive survey report will be recorded by the dive supervisor and Site Engineer This document will be then
attached to the WIR for scour placement as part of the QA/QC procedure and to formalise close out/approval
of the works.

4.11 Quay wall superstructure

Remaining construction activities required for completion of quay wall – preloading scheme, in-situ R.C.
capping beam, furniture installation, geotextile placement and completion of reclamation works will be
outlined in separate method statement.
4.12 Diving
All marine operations and movement of boats will be co-ordinated in accordance with port navigation
protocol. Diving operations will follow restrictions set in Bam International Operational Control for Diving –
SPE in appendix E and RA 040 – Diving Risk Assessment in appendix B. All diving activities will be
communicated to the Port Authorities and all diving activities will be visually indicated by the blue and white
alpha signal flag for day shift and red and white lights for night shift unless otherwise prescribed in diving
plan. A diving permit will be in place during all diving activities permitted by Saqr Port Authority. Diving will be
carried out over a 24 hour period. At all times and locations access and egress shall be made available
taking into account recovery of an unconscious diver. A standby diver will always be on site while diving
activities are being carried out. The dive supervisor will monitor radio communication. Where communication
breakdown occurs with the diver, the work activity will stop and the dive supervisor will make use of line
signals to instruct the diver to leave the bottom and return to the surface. A minimum of 4 persons/divers for
each dive activity. A rescue plan will be prepared for each dive location. No diving activities are to take place
where the dive supervisor deems the conditions too hazardous. No diver will enter the water without having
the surface watch log details of entry time, gas levels, gas mix etc. No diver will be considered to have left
the water until the surface watch log exit time; gas levels, depth etc. have been recorded and signed by the
diver. No diving operations will occur until the dive supervisor has established the location of the closest
decompression / Dive medicine facility and a method of getting an injured diver to the facility in the event of
an emergency.
All divers will use dive equipment appropriate to the conditions in which they are diving. Service records for
the equipment will be made available to the dive supervisor upon request.
Diving work requiring decompression shall not be undertaken without the consent of the HSS department.
Diving Supervisor shall ensure adequate and necessary arrangements are in place for treating
decompression related illness, when and where permitted. During night diving any equipment being lowered
must be illuminated by painting and/or snap lights. Where diving is taking place on a barge, shaded area will
be provided so no diver or tender is under direct sunlight.
Note: All diving activities will be carried out to minimum ADCI standards. All divers will hold a recognised
commercial diving certificate. A minimum of 1 DMT will be available on each shift. DMT is not allowed to dive
unless another DMT is available.
A diving exclusion zone will be implemented during block placing activities. A safework line will be dropped a
minumim 10m from the workline from either the barge or block wall indicated on the sketch below. Materials/
Blocks being lowered into position from a crane will be the workline. The diver must first swim to the green
safework line and tug on the line. The tender will receive the tug and signal back. The tender will signal the
supervisor to confirm the diver is on the safework line, this will also be confirmed by the diver by radio with
the supervisor. The supervisor will then signal the rigger to inform him the diver is at the safework line and it
is now safe to lower the block/ material down the workline. At no point should material/block be lowered into
the water without confirmation that the diver is on the safeline.
This exact process is not possible for all diving activities but the concept will be used for all activities. A
safework line/zone will be established and communicated to all involved before the activity begins. The dive
supervisor and tender have to confirm the diver is in the safezone before material is lowered, for example,
during screeding the diver can confirm he is at a leg of the screed frame because the legs are marked A,B,C
and D and using the camera on his helmet the diver can show the supervisor his location and the dive
supervisor can then instruct the rigger to place material in the opposite corner.

4.13 Working at night

During night works all work areas will be to a minimum level of 50lux illumination for both land civils and
marine, all marine vessels will have port and starboard lights in place and will relay all vessel movement to
the control tower. Adequate supervision will be available for both marine and civils during the night. A vehicle
will be readily available on site at all times in case of emergency.
4.14 Access and Egress

Safe access and egress is essential for safety, When accessing a barge/jetty from a boat or vice versa, a
seaman on the boat will throw a line from the boat to the barge or jetty where someone will receive it and tie
it to a bollard or the seaman will wrap the line around a ladder built into the barge/jetty and secure the line.
When the line is secured, only can the captain give the “OK” for the passengers to go to/from the boat. The
captain is responsible for the persons while on the boat and therefore his commands should be obeyed at all
times. The captain will make contact with the barge master before mooring against the barge. The barge
master will be informed of all persons coming and going from the barge. When accessing a barge from a
barge for example, accessing the block transport barge from the crane barge, a gangway will be constructed
with handrails allowing safe passage for persons. The gangway will be placed safely over each barge taking
into consideration high swells and tide levels.
4.15 Traffic Management

The Project Traffic Management Plan will clearly specify the interface with Port Traffic and the Procedures to
be followed to obtain gate passes, report incidents and general communications.

One of the most common causes of incidents and injuries is people coming in contact with site plant and
equipment. Therefore, plant and pedestrian will be segregated as far possible. At the work site pedestrian
walkway will be separated by using red & white barriers and clear signage as illustrated in the below picture.
Please see Appendix C for the Traffic Management Plan.
Examples of pedestrian Access and signage
4.16 Signage
Various signs for safety and information purposes will be erected throughout the site. These signs will be
fabricated from plastic sheet stuck onto plywood backing. The plywood will be then fixed to either timber or
steel posts. The posts will be driven into the ground or installed in a concrete surround. In some instances,
the signs may be fitted to wall of site facilities or fencing.

• Based on the information on the signs, the locations will be determined by the HSS team and the
construction management.
• However, the major signs portraying site safety rules will be located near site entrances so that they
are the first thing people see when entering the site.
• A statistics board detailing worker hours, number of injuries and other applicable information will also
be placed at the main access to the office.
• All signs will be in pictorial and text format. The text will be written in the relevant languages for the
workforce on site.
Examples of signage on Site
4.17 Environmental Control Measures

In addition to the environmental control measures mentioned below, various control measures will be
implemented throughout the site. These include the following:
• Spill Kits: These will be positioned throughout the site. They will contain mini booms, absorbent pads,
granules, gloves, copy of emergency spill procedure etc.
• Waste Disposal Area: Designated waste disposal areas will be set up in the site compound. Separate
skips/bins will be provided so that waste can be segregated for recycling, re use or disposal.

• Hazardous Materials Storage: Throughout the project, various hazardous materials will be required.
We will ensure that these are stored correctly on drip trays if necessary and in their own specific areas.
The Store Keeper will keep a copy of the MSDS sheet for each material and no material will be issued
without the operative being aware of the details of the MSDS sheet.
5 Manpower and Equipment
5.1 Manpower
The Marine Section comprises of experienced personnel including site engineers, marine superintendents,
crane operatives, boat crews, divers, surveyors, skilled and unskilled labours and land equipment operators.
Manpower No.
Section Engineer 1
Site Engineers 2
Safety Officer 2
QC Inspector 1
Foremen (Marine) 2
Foremen (Land,) 1
Surveyor + assistant 2
Floating crane Crew Staff 10 (each shift)
Floating Crane Operators 1 (each shift)
Crawler Crane Operator (loading 1 (each shift)
blocks Raymond Jetty)
Crawler Crane Operator (backfill and 1
scour)
Dive Supervisors 4
Divers 40
Tug Boats Crew 2
Wheel Loader Operators As required.
Dump Trucks Operators As required.
Excavator Operators As required.
Banksman As required.
5.2 Equipment list

The main equipment required to perform this activity is listed in the table below.
Equipment Work Type No.
Transportation barges supply of rocks & blocks 3
IB395 Position Barge Backfilling 1
IB 429/ Alternative Installation of blocks 1
300t crawler crane Loading blocks 1

80ton crawler with clamshell/ Skip Scour placement 1
Long reach excavator Backfilling 1
CAT dozer rock backfill/ Reclamation 1
Wheeloader 966 rock backfill/ Reclamation 1
A40 dump truck rock backfill/ Reclamation 2
Block lifting frames Handling blocks 3
Tugs boats Barge moving 2
Crew boat General 1

Please note, the contractor reserves the right to remove or replace the above stated equipment to better
accommodate specific site conditions and methodologies
6 Interfaces
The two major stakeholders for this Project are the Saqr Port Authority and RAK Maritime City. All the
required Construction NOC’s will be obtained from the Saqr Port Authority prior to commencement of the
activity. All marine or land based movements in and out or around the Breakwater and the Port Access
Channel region will be communicated and agreed with the Saqr Port Authority prior to commencement.
Saqr Port Authority - Harbour Master’s Division – Contact Details
Tel +971 7 266 8444

Email hm@rakports.ae
RAK Maritime City Port Authority will be contacted for or all land based movements in and out of the port as
well as all marine movements from the Breakwater to the Contractor’s compound, load out area or storage
areas within the RAK Maritime City.
Port Communications
Service Name/Address Contact Number

Port Operations Saqr Port Authority (SPA) 111 (internal)
+971 7205 6111
(external)
Call Sign: ‘Saqr Port Control’
VHF Channels: 16 (Calling), 14
(Working) and 09 (Marine Ops)
Port Operations Ras Al Khaimah Maritime City Free +971 7221 5041
Zone Authority (RAKMCFZA) (external)
Call Sign: ‘RMC Control’
VHF Channels: 16 (Calling), 69
(Working) and 09 (Marine Ops)
Port Security Saqr Port Authority (SPA) Security 07 205 6169
Ras Al Khaimah Maritime City Free
Zone Authority (RAKMCFZA) 07 221 5041
Security
6.1 Use of VHF Radio

• Vessels operating within and proximate to RAK Ports Limits shall maintain a listening watch on ports
designated VHF channels at all times.
• All Reporting Vessels at all times are required to maintain a listening watch on
• Ports working Channels assigned for marine operations when navigating within the Harbour,
channels, and at anchorage.
• These channels are safety critical to the Port and operators shall not abuse these working channels.
• The Port Control also maintains a constant listening watch on VHF Channel 16
• Bams radio channels are 2 and 3.

7 Quality Assurance and Quality Control
7.1 Quality Management

Regular quality checks will confirm to SPE-BSO-GEOV-Q-Q-002 “Project Quality Plan”. All Inspection and
Test Plans shall be issued to the Employer’s Representative prior to commencement of the work. The
Contractor shall give the Employer’s Representative due notice of the time of the inspection and/or test.
The QA/QC Engineer shall determine, in co-operation with the Engineering Manager:
• Which activities should be subject to inspection and advise the category to be applied at each stage.
• Use this programme of works to determine the activity events, which shall be recorded on the
inspection and test plan.
• Enter these activities on the inspection pro-forma and categorise his activities.
Quality Control
Tolerance control underwater – joint gap verification with spacing tool (TYP)
The following details for the placement of every block shall be recorded in the dive supervisor’s log book,
which will be submitted as an attachment to the WIR for approval of block placement.
1. Seaside and landside gaps, top and bottom
2. Relative creep measurement (‘half-bond’), seaside and landside, including the as-built survey location of
the special blocks (to correct excessive creep) whenever required.
3. Level seaside and landside at centre of block (applicable only for A)
4.The height difference between adjacent blocks
The Site Engineer will ensure this information is recorded in the relevant check sheets/reports to substantiate
sign-off of block placing WIRs. (check sheets will be agreed at a later stage with the Engineer)
The dive supervisor will ensure the blocks are placed within the allowable tolerances in the ITP. The dive
supervisor will record all as-built parameters in the block worksheet. The site engineer will then check all

results and sign off on these as-built blocks internally before raising WIR. Therefore the site engineer is
ultimately responsible for ensuring the blocks are placed with tolerance.
8 Health, Safety and Environment
8.1 Health
All personnel will be given a site specific HSS induction before being permitted to work on the site. All plant
operators will be checked for competence and certification in the use of the intended equipment, and the
equipment and plant will be inspected and approved before being permitted to be used on site.
The health of all workers entering the site will be monitored by our HSS team and also by a site dedicated
nurse As well as ensuring that all have been vaccinated against possible infections and diseases, the
following health related items will be addressed with workers prior to commencing work:
• No one will be allowed to work if under the influence of drugs or alcohol;

• Workers will be advised to drink plenty of water and to be aware of the possibility of dehydration;
• Hearing protection will be worn during high noise level activities;
• Lifejackets will be worn while working over, near or on water; and
• Mandatory PPE will be worn on site at all times i.e. Safety Helmet, Hi-Viz vest, Safety Boots, Safety
Glasses and gloves.
8.2 Safety
The Contractor has compiled a Project Specific Health, Safety & Environment Plan. The guidelines as set out
in the HSS Plan and associated documents will be. The Safety of the workers during construction will be the
No.1 priority of BAM International.
Also, this method statement will be used as a mechanism to inform the workers of the task in hand. At the
beginning of this task, a Method Statement Briefing/Sign-off will be held and a supervisor will read this
document to the workers and ensure operatives understand same. At the end of the talk, each person will
know exactly what has to be carried out and how it will be done safely.
On a daily basis, prestart talks will also be completed and documented by supervisors to ensure all HSS
precautions / controls are in place and the requirements communicated to the workers.
As part of this method statement, task specific risk assessments have been prepared and are attached in
Appendix B.
Safe access will be provided for all persons and divers during these activities, from boats, barges etc.
Davit arms will be fitted on the barges where diving activities are taking place.
Emergency Contact Details
Emergency Contact Details for the Contractor, BAM International
Stan Aarts Project Manager 056 174 3707

Murat Kuzubas Construction Manager 056 950 9842
Henge Goosen Construction Manager 050 107 0847
Pat Organ HSS Manager 056 536 8430
Police 999
Ambulance 998
Fire Fighters 997
Fewa FEWA Electricity 072287766
Water 072287766

RAK Ports Emergency Response (from their Emergency Management Procedure)
The emergency procedures operate in all areas of RAK Ports and its associated buildings. Please read them
carefully and ensure that you understand the procedures well enough to be able to respond without delay.
Response to an emergency is achieved by channelling information to a location of quick response; in this
case it is the control room at the Port.
Each location is manned 24 hours a day and can be contacted by using the internal telephone network or
externally by calling numbers detailed below, the Security officer will contact the appropriate emergency
service as well as calling the ERT (during in working hours).
Saqr Port Authority – Emergency Response

+971 7205 6111
RAK Maritime City – Emergency Response

+971 7221 5041
If, for any reason, the emergency services have been contacted directly, it is essential that the Security team
at the main Gate are also alerted on numbers detailed below. This will ensure that the Port is aware of who is
entering the Port and provide the correct assistance by directing them to the correct location.
Saqr Port Authority – Front Gate

+971 7205 6169
RAK Maritime City – Front Gate

+971 7221 5041
RAK Ports Emergency Response (from their Emergency Management Procedure)
The emergency procedures operate in all areas of RAK Ports and its associated buildings. Please read them
carefully and ensure that you understand the procedures well enough to be able to respond without delay.
Response to an emergency is achieved by channelling information to a location of quick response; in this
case it is the control room at the Port.
Each location is manned 24 hours a day and can be contacted by using the internal telephone network or
externally by calling numbers detailed below, the Security officer will contact the appropriate emergency
service as well as calling the ERT (during in working hours).
Saqr Port Authority – Emergency Response

+971 7205 6111
RAK Maritime City – Emergency Response

+971 7221 5041
If, for any reason, the emergency services have been contacted directly, it is essential that the Security team
at the main Gate are also alerted on numbers detailed below. This will ensure that the Port is aware of who is
entering the Port and provide the correct assistance by directing them to the correct location.
Saqr Port Authority – Front Gate

+971 7205 6169
RAK Maritime City – Front Gate

+971 7221 5041

8.3 Environment
The Contractor has constructed an Environmental Management Plan (CEMP). The guidelines as set out in
the CEMP will be followed during the activities. All the existing conditions and environmental characteristics
of the project site have been determined. Environmental and management staff will be trained accordingly
regarding environmental awareness. Toolbox talks will be held regularly regarding emergency response
procedures, use of spill prevention, specific environmental safeguard measures including mammal sighting.
9 Appendices
Appendix A – General Arrangement Drawings
Appendix B – Risk Assessments
Appendix C – Traffic Management Plan – Approved Copy from CH2M
Appendix D – ITP Will Be Submitted as a Separate Document
Appendix E – BAM Operational Control for Diving – SPE
Appendix F – Lifting beam Arrangement
Appendix G – Plant Specs
Appendix H – Emergency Action Plan – Approved by CH2M

Appendix A – General Arrangement Drawings

Appendix B – Risk Assessments

Appendix C – Traffic Management Plan – Approved Copy from Ch2m

Appendix D – ITP Will Be Submitted as a Separate Document

Appendix E – BAM Operational Control for Diving - SPE

Appendix F – Lifting beam Arrangement

Appendix G – Plant Specs
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Method Statement for The Quay Wall Substructure

SAQR Port Expansion Phases 1 & 2

SAQR Port Expansion Phases 1 & 2

Client SAQR Port Authority Project Number H16170

Method Statement for The Quay Wall Substructure

SPE-BSO-GEOV-C-I-008 Inspection and Test Plan for Quay Wall Substructure

00 21/06/2017 For Approval

Status Definition Total number of

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Saqr Port Expansion

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2.1 Purpose of this document

Quay Wall Area

2.2 Definitions and References

The Employer: Saqr Port Authority

The Employers Engineer: Halcrow International Partnership

The Contractor: BAM International

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Tidal Levels Elevation in (m) relative to ACD*

* Admiralty Chart Datum (ACD)

3 Organisation And Responsibilities

3.1 Project Manager

3.2 Construction Manager

3.3 Engineering Manager

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3.4 Section Engineer

3.5 Site Engineer

3.6 Marine Surveyor

3.7 Project HSS Manager

3.8 QAQC Manager

3.9 Plant manager

3.10 Marine Supervisor

3.11 Barge Master

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3.12 Logistics Manager

4.1 Scope of Works

1. Transportation of precast blocks from load-out area

75mm to 200mm rock filter layer

5kg-500kg Rock Fill

Placing Blocks from A- L

Scour Protection 300kg – 1000kg

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4.2 Temporary works schedule

Temporary Works Schedule

Item Description of work TW Design

Note: All designs are with the Engineering Manager

Precast concrete blocks

4.4 Site Planning and Preparation

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6. Mobilization of main and auxiliary equipment & personnel