Maritime Works: Code of Practice for Dredging and Land Reclamation
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BS 6349-5:2016 is a standard that provides recommendations for dredging and land reclamation works. It specifically focuses on the mitigation and monitoring procedures and criteria related to potential environmental impacts.
This standard is intended for individuals and organizations involved in the maritime industry, as well as those working in the mining industry involved in land reclamation projects. It aims to increase understanding of the constraints and requirements for successful dredging and reclamation projects.
Using this standard is beneficial as it promotes the adoption of best practices in dredging and land reclamation projects. It also provides environmental assessment procedures and criteria that can be considered as good practices in many jurisdictions.
The latest version of the standard, released in 2016, takes into account advancements in technology and the increasing size and capabilities of dredging plants. It also offers more extensive guidance on current methods available.
BS 6349-5 is part of a suite of standards that provide recommendations for various aspects of maritime works.
| Descriptors | Ocean waves, Land reclamation works, Floating structures, Surveying, Licences, Water, Maritime structures, Drilling (mineral extraction), Soil classification tests, Dredgers, Design, Tides, Dynamic oceanography, Surveying equipment, Mathematical calculations, Oceanographic equipment, Ocean currents, Site investigations, Temperature, Dredging, Magnetometers, Rocks, Excavating, Sampling methods, Construction engineering works, Environmental cleanliness, Sea bed, Underwater construction works, Maintenance, Classification systems, Salinity, Echo sounders, Sonar, Underwater extraction, Excavating equipment, Earth-moving equipment, Selection |
| ICS Codes | 47.020.99 - Other standards related to shipbuilding and marine structures 93.140 - Construction of waterways, ports and dykes |
| Language(s) | English |
| ISBN | 978 0 580 86795 8 |
| File Size | 2.2 MB |
