The last date to register for this course is June 1, 2023.
Instructor facilitation from January 23 – April 14. On-demand from April 15 – August 24.
After April 14, the course will remain open, but will be monitored by ASCE staff only until September 7, 2023.
If you are not currently logged into ASCE, you will be asked to log in or create an ASCE account.
Save up to $275 when you purchase this course through the Port Engineering Certificate Program
Sponsored by COPRI and the COPRI Ports and Harbors Committee Certificate in Port Engineering Task Committee
Credits
2.4 CEUs / 24 PDHs
Pricing
Member $1045 | Non-member $1345 —new lower pricing
Developers
Edward J. Schmeltz, P.E., D.CE, D.OE, D.PE, D.NE, F.ASCE
Martin L. Eskijian, P.E., D.PE (Ret.), M. ASCE
Instructor
Martin L. Eskijian, P.E., D.PE (Ret.), M. ASCE
Purpose & background
This course will provide a general background in port engineering. Various types of terminals will be presented, including: container, liquid bulk, dry bulk, cruise ships, small craft marinas, and USN/military terminals. The course will give the specific requirements of each of these various types of facilities and prepare the student for the engineering tasks required for port facilities. Reference materials will be the most current and provide a knowledge base and toolbox for the students.
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Explain for the engineering tasks required for port facilities.
- Become familiar with distinct types of terminals including container, liquid bulk, dry bulk, cruise ships, small craft marinas, and USN/military terminals.
- List the design and operational criteria for these types of port facilities.
- Identify the characteristics of maritime vessels.
- Describe the relationship of maritime vessel characteristics to engineering analyses of port and harbor facilities.
- Identify types of vessels and the key factors each brings to the design of maritime facilities.
- Describe the factors affecting the design and operation of marine facilities including wind, waves, ice, tides, and currents.
- Convert criteria into operational limits and downtime estimates at various facility types.
Who should attend?
- Entry level engineers working for port authorities or consulting firms.
- Engineers seeking to move into the field of port engineering from other disciplines.
- Senior level management that may be placed into a position of authority over port facilities.