Jetty development

Precision-engineered jetty development for resilient terminal infrastructure

Aerial view of large oil tanker docked near storage tanks

Jetty development

We have long-standing experience in the development of jetties for the handling of oil products and renewable fuels to and from storage facilities.

We support the development and execution of jetty infrastructure projects, including new-build facilities as well as the upgrading and optimisation of existing terminals. Our involvement covers both marine interface design and integration within broader terminal operations.

We work alongside clients, engineering teams and project stakeholders throughout the full development cycle, from early-stage site selection and feasibility studies to design development, procurement coordination, construction supervision and final commissioning. Our focus is on delivering technically sound, commercially viable and operationally efficient solutions.

Jetty design is defined according to project-specific parameters, including vessel dimensions, water depth, cargo characteristics, throughput requirements, and applicable environmental and regulatory constraints.

We provide end-to-end support for jetty infrastructure development, from concept to commissioning, for safe and efficient liquid bulk transfer operations.

Project development

A tanker jetty is a core element of terminal infrastructure for the handling of liquid bulk commodities such as oil products and renewable fuels.

It enables the safe and efficient transfer of cargo between vessels and onshore storage systems through dedicated loading arms, pipelines and transfer equipment designed to meet strict operational and safety requirements.

Jetties are typically developed as part of integrated terminal systems in strategic port and industrial locations, supporting import and export flows within global energy and commodity supply chains.

Execution & delivery

Riverlake supports clients in the execution of jetty development projects across all phases, from initial concept definition and feasibility assessment through to construction management and commissioning.

We coordinate the interface between all project participants to ensure alignment between technical execution, budget control and delivery timelines. Particular attention is given to constructability, operational reliability and long-term terminal performance.

Reference projects

Industrial marine pier with large cranes over ocean

JETTY | REFERENCE PROJECTS

Operations Management, Start-up & Commissioning

Region: Takoradi / Ghana

Duration: 9 months

Client: Ibistek / Marshall O&G

We supervised the construction works (of Phase-2), Commissioned and Started-up the Jetty for operations and to receive the first tanker to pump gasoil and gasoline towards the storage terminals. Riverlake selected and trained the team of local Managers & Operators for operation of the Jetty.

Industrial marine pier with crane and conveyor belt over water

JETTY | REFERENCE PROJECTS

Jetty Development

Region: Freetown / Sierra Leone

Duration: 24 months

Client: Oryx Energies

Greenfield jetty development for the handling of palm oil, fuel oil, gasoil, gasoline, bio-ethanol, bitumen and LPG for the Sierra Leone inland market, comprising jetty structure and marine loading/discharging facilities including firefighting. One services covered basic design review, EPC/Turnkey contract preparation, overall project management, engineering supervision, construction management, pre-commissioning and commissioning.

Aerial view of tanker ship docked at oil harbor

JETTY | REFERENCE PROJECTS

Oil Jetty Project Consultancy Services

Region: Germany

Duration: 2 months

Client: Confidential

Consultancy services provided for the GOR terminal jetty, including a structured site visit and inspection of the jetty facilities. The terminal's overall operations and jetty readiness for Suezmax-class tankers were assessed, with coordination across client representatives and Port Authorities to ensure full stakeholder alignment.

Technical diagram of marine terminal with product tankers and dolphins

JETTY | REFERENCE PROJECTS

New White products import Jetty Design

Region: Africa / DRC

Duration: 3 months

Client: SOCIR

Riverlake designed the jetty to serve as an import facility of various white products and LPG for the existing SOCIR Refinery Storage. The berth configuration allows for ocean going vessels and a berth for smaller ships or barges. Riverlake managed the design phase and coordinated with Client representatives and Port Authorities.

Maritime layout engineering blueprint with Dutch annotations and measurements

JETTY | REFERENCE PROJECTS

Ammonia import Jetty

Region: Flushing / The Netherlands

Duration: 12 months

Client: Evolution Terminals

Riverlake managed the design of the new dedicated deep-water Jetty import facility which will serve as an import facility for storage of 150,000m3 Ammonia. The quay is designed for simultaneous loading and discharging of ammonia on two seagoing tankers and inland barges. Maneuvering and berthing studies were executed by Marin.

Workers on a coastal breakwater jetty beside calm sea

JETTY | REFERENCE PROJECTS

New large Jetty and linking pipeline system for terminal expansion

Region: Ceyhan, Turkey

Duration: 6 months

Client: Undisclosed

The client intended to expand its terminal to accommodate increasing trading volumes of various oil products. The expansion consists of additional tankage, a large new jetty with multiple berths and the linking pipeline systems. Riverlake Solutions provided the consultancy services for all aspects of this expansion.

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