FUP for the reconstruction of the Huk Quay in the Port of Szczecin

The project aims to significantly increase the port's transhipment capacity by modernising and expanding the Huk Quay: the fender and mooring line with a technical depth of -12.5 m will be extended to approximately 288 m. This will enable the mooring of ships with the maximum parameters permitted for navigation on the modernised Szczecin-Świnoujście fairway, which will directly impact the efficiency and competitiveness of the entire port area.

The modernisation of the Huk Quay is part of a broader development strategy of ZMPSiŚ S.A., aimed at developing port infrastructure, handling larger ships than before and strengthening the role of the ports in Szczecin and Świnoujście as key logistics and maritime hubs. In 2024, the ports administered by ZMPSiŚ S.A. handled over 32,305 million tonnes of cargo, so the modernisation of the infrastructure is a natural response to the need for further growth and optimisation of maritime operations.

As part of this contract, our key tasks include:

1. Development of a Functional and Utility Programme (multi-disciplinary)
   The FUP will generally cover the following disciplines: hydrotechnical, electrical, sanitary (to the extent necessary for the proper functioning of the quay) together with a plan of the proposed development. This document will be used to determine the planned costs of design and construction works, and will also form the basis for the tender specifications for the selection of the Contractor in the ‘design and build’ mode.
2. Optimisation of the solution variant
   As part of the accepted variant, we are obliged to analyse the possibilities of optimising the designed solutions towards those accepted as reference in the Terms of Reference (ToR). As part of the study, we will also present a cost estimate for the scope of work for the basic variant and the alternative solution, followed by recommendations for the Ordering Party regarding the variant selected for further stages of implementation.
3. Staging of construction works
   A key aspect for the proper implementation of the Ordering Party's requirements will be the staging of the reconstruction in such a way that during the works it will be possible to operate the active part of the quay for ships up to 100 m in length, which will allow for the continuity of harbour operations and uninterrupted use of the facility throughout the entire duration of the construction works.
4. Technical infrastructure
   As part of the project, we will design new, necessary technical infrastructure, adapted to the existing port infrastructure, to ensure the efficient operation of the rebuilt quay.
5. Permits and administrative decisions
   We will prepare an application and carry out administrative procedures aimed at obtaining a permit for the construction and use of artificial islands, structures and devices in Polish maritime areas, up to a final decision.
6. Ferromagnetic surveys of the seabed
   We will scan the seabed along the entire length of the quay for the presence of ferromagnetic objects, which is crucial for the safety of dredging works related to achieving a depth of approx. –12.0 m plus dredging tolerance. The final report will be included as part of the description of the subject of the order in the procedure for selecting the Contractor based on the ‘design and build’ mode.
7. Ground-penetrating radar scanning and detection of onshore areas
   Onshore, we will perform ground-penetrating radar surveys to detect ferromagnetic objects, underground infrastructure and utility networks. The final report will form an integral part of the tender documentation.
8. Inventory of greenery and the costs of its removal
   We will conduct an inventory of greenery (trees, shrubs) in the investment area and, if necessary, calculate the administrative costs associated with its removal.
9. Support in the tender procedure
   If necessary, we will provide written explanations and answers to contractors' questions regarding the documentation prepared and we will supplement the documentation during the tender procedure for the selection of the contractor for design and construction works.

Antea Polska has been supporting the development of key elements of maritime infrastructure in Poland for many years, developing functional and utility programmes, concepts, technical analyses, construction and detailed designs, and acting as Owner's Engineer for investments involving the construction, modernisation and extension of quays, harbour basins and other hydrotechnical facilities. 

Our team of experts has the technical, operational and environmental knowledge necessary for the effective implementation of such projects — from the analysis and research stage to the preparation of complete multi-disciplinary documentation and obtaining the required administrative decisions.

Drawing on the experience gained in numerous hydrotechnical projects, in particular those carried out for sea and inland ports and marinas, Antea Polska provides a comprehensive and safe approach to the preparation and implementation of investments of strategic importance for the development of the national economy and maritime transport