What is this standard about?
BS 6349-5 provides recommendations for dredging and land reclamation works. It also outlines mitigation and monitoring procedures and criteria relating to potential environmental impacts.
Who is this standard for?
BS 6349-5 will be useful for anyone involved in the maritime industry and those working in the mining industry involved in land reclamation.
Why should you use this standard?
This standard promotes a greater understanding of the constraints and requirements for a successful dredging and reclamation project. In addition, this part of BS 6349 outlines environmental assessment procedures and criteria, in relation to the UK, that are considered illustrative of similar good practice in many jurisdictions.
What’s changed since the last update?
The latest version of the standard reflects developments in technology and the increase in size and capabilities of dredging plants. It also offers more extensive guidance on current methods available.
BS 6349-5 is part of a suite of standards that give recommendations for maritime works.