Project Management

How do you Offload Larger Tankers and Handle Increased Parcel Sizes in Shallow Water Conditions?

26/03/2026

Our client faced exactly this challenge. Leveraging deep expertise in onshore and offshore terminal development, the Riverlake Terminal Development team delivered a pragmatic, fast-track solution.

Instead of waiting for full-scale infrastructure, a semi-permanent CBM system was engineered – minimizing CAPEX while enabling immediate operational capability. The design was fully tailored to site-specific metocean, bathymetric, and soil conditions, covering both mooring systems and onshore and offshore product transfer (subsea and flexible pipelines).

The result:

– Delivered on schedule and within budget
– A low-cost, fast-track solution that added value for the client
– Immediate infrastructure flexibility for offloading larger tankers

This project highlights a broader trend: in a volatile energy market, asset owners are seeking ways to increase throughput, flexibility, and value – without committing to large upfront investments.

Riverlake continues to support terminal and tank farm operators with smart, cost-effective strategies to optimize and diversify their operations.

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