Marine Engineering Insights

Practical guidance from our Chartered Marine Civil Engineers covering inspections, marine asset management, engineering design, port development, temporary works and Marine Management Organisation (MMO) licensing.

Whether you're responsible for a port, marina, quay wall or waterfront development, our articles are written to help you make informed engineering decisions.

Ian Dobson CEng MICE

If you own a property beside a lake, river, estuary or coastal water, the idea of building your own slipway or boat access steps is naturally appealing.

Whether it’s for launching a small boat or paddleboard, creating safer water access for maintenance, or simply enjoying the view from closer to the water, a well-designed access point can be a real asset — adding both lifestyle value and property value.

But before you start sketching ideas or calling a builder, there are a few crucial decisions to make. Here are 10 things for you to think about before you apply for permission or start design work.

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