INTRODUCTION The overall KPIZ Project development includes the relocation of Port Zayed from central Abu Dhabi to Al Taweelah. The new port will be developed on an artificial island and a separate berth island located approximately 4.6 km from shore and connected to the land by causeways and bridges. KPMC is responsible for the design and construction of marine structures, dredging and reclamation for the new port. The dredging and reclamation works of the KPIZ Project, which are being executed by Boskalis, consist of dredging an approach channel and port basin (total dredging volume of 45 million m 3 ). The dredged material is used for the construction of a port island and the accompanying causeways to the two bridges, covering a total area of approximately 3.3 km 2 . In

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