walid ben ahmed mekni

1. Certificate of Specialization in Marine and Offshore Engineering. University: Ecole Centrale Marseille (France). Duration: 12 months. Framework: Franco-Tunisian Special Agreement (International scientific Scholarships: 4500.0 Euros offered by the French government to learn how to conduct offshore projects). Internships: • Company: Bureau Veritas, Kuwait Office. Department: Health, Safety and Environment (H.S.E). Internship Period: One month (October, 2009). Internship Subject: Environmental Impact Assessment supporting seismic acquisition Operations in Offshore areas (Application in Al Khafji area). • Company: Kuwait Institute for Scientific research (KISR) Department: Coastal Engineering Department.. Internship Period: May, 4th to September, 10th, 2009 (4 months). Internship Subject: Completed technical study supporting extension of Marina owned by KISR. - Bathymetric modeling of Salmiya area based on marine survey Data. - Numerical wave modeling in Kuwaiti coastal area ( REF/DIF model). - Field Training of installation of equipment for marine data collection. - Design of different types of coastal structures ( Rubble mound and Floating breakwaters). - Environmental( Biological/Ecological and physical/Chemical) Impact assessment study supporting marine works. • Company: Civil and Industrial Contractors (Tunisia). Department: Operations Department. Field Training Period: One month (July, 2007). Field Training Objectives: - To be familiar with site operations for industrial projects construction. - Assure site surveillance. - Identification of different techniques for industrial buildings foundations and following up of execution operations. - Learn how to manage labours teams and ensure cooperation between different site works.