The successful design and operation of ports, harbours and marinas is dependent on understanding both the natural processes and operational requirements. ABPmer, as a specialist consultancy, is in a unique position due to the historic experience of working for its parent company, Associated British Ports, other port and harbour authorities, engineering consultants and contractors. As a result of our facilities and science and engineering based staff, we are able to offer a range of technical capabilities to integrate and optimise environmental, design and operational requirements in a sustatainable manner. We are able to offer a full range of services to assist the planning process and help develop optimum, practical and cost effective solutions to our clients' problems.