Ports and Marine Engineering

We are experts in the characterisation of marine site conditions for the optimal design of port facilities.

Our Ports and Maritime team have decades of experience in port planning, marine site investigations, port design studies and maritime and coastal engineering. Our deep expertise in Maritime and Coastal engineering is balanced with a broad knowledge of mine to port supply chains, facilitating fit-for-purpose technical solutions that meet our clients’ functional requirements.

Digitally Transforming Transport, Ports & Marine

Agilitus empowers the transport and marine industries with digital solutions that enhance operational efficiency, safety, and sustainability. From ports to shipping and logistics, our digital consulting team applies advanced analytics, AI, and simulation to optimise infrastructure and streamline decision-making.

Smarter Operations, Safer Seas

We deliver sector-specific insights through operational simulations, predictive maintenance, and AI-driven automation. Our expertise helps clients improve throughput, reduce downtime, and plan for Net Zero using our NZiD™ framework, turning complex data into actionable intelligence for the future of maritime and transport infrastructure.

“Agilitus bring a very practical engineering approach. It’s not just about producing designs — they understand the operational environment and help develop solutions that are practical to build and operate. That practical perspective helps identify efficient solutions early and reduces the risk of issues emerging later as projects move from concept into construction and operations.”

Nathan Fuller, Manager – Port Assets, Cape Preston Port Company (CPPC)

Key Capabilities

  • Port planning
    • Stakeholder engagement
    • Site identification and selection
    • Master planning including strategic staged expansion
    • Supply chain modelling input and interpretation
  • Marine site investigations
    • Specifications and interpretations
    • Hydrographic surveys
    • Geotechnical geophysical investigations
    • Metocean investigations
    • Design criteria determination
    • Brownfield site inspections
  • Port design studies
    • Numerical modelling – winds, caves, circulation and sediment
    • Physical modelling
    • Under keel clearance (UKC) simulation
    • Ship handling simulation – desktop and full bridge
    • Dynamic mooring analysis
  • Maritime and coastal engineering
    • Navigation channels, dredging and reclamation
    • Marine structures including jetties, wharves, ro-ro, barge ramps
    • Coastal protection including breakwaters, causeways and seawalls
    • Port landside infrastructure including laydown, buildings, access roads and services

Surveying Baseline Wharf Condition & Corrosion Protection

We helped SPA to better understand the condition of the Port of Albany’s wharf and develop life cycle plans for Berths 1, 2, 3 and 6.

Ports & Marine Capability Statement

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