"investigation for the shipyard and advised on ground improvement following reclamation.The 'marine' works are immense, including two drydocks, the largest measuring 400m by 80m with a depth of 17.6m, and wet berths totalling 2.5km in length. With more than 50 years experience of shipyard and drydock design, Royal Haskoning designed and supervised the construction of the two large drydocks and "their dock gates in one phase, a complex undertaking involving integration of many different engineering disciplines.The shipyard's 'onshore' works include seven major industrial workshops, the largest of which is a 270m long, 60m wide shipbuilding hall, attached to which are support workshops, offices and amenities totalling over 15,000 square metres. The shipyard also includes three multi-storey buildings. Designed by Royal Haskoning these provide offices and amenities for shipyard employees and subcontractors, as well as representatives of ship owners and classification societies. Both the 'onshore' and 'marine' works included integrating specialist mechanical and electrical facilities for the site as a whole.David Greenhalghd.greenhalgh@royalhaskoning.comPhotograph courtesy of NakilatRoyal Haskoning is proud to be associated with this project, one of the world's largest state-of-the-art facilities. From the initial concept, through to construction and the inauguration of the shipyard, Royal Haskoning's multi-disciplinary team has provided services in all aspects of the development to ensure a successful outcome.Simon Harries, Royal Haskoning's Director of Maritimerangeinternational >> 9

All Vopak image Courtesy of MUC Engineering""Working with different professionals with a diverse outlook can be challenging, but by engaging all the stakeholders in an appropriate manner ensures the right result for the project.Guus Driessen, Project Manager & Structural Engineer Royal Haskoning >> 10rangeinternational