The increase of cargo traffic in Ukrainian ports is constrained due to the lack of deep-sea berths of high bearing capacity. Despite the construction of new facilities, it is necessary to make the most of the existing berthing front. The technical condition of the berthing front, according to the results of the surveys, is in an unsatisfactory state. Many quays need substantial reconstruction in order to increase depths and increase operational loads. In the present work the analysis of modern methods of reconstruction of mooring structures of various designs is carried out. The possibility of their application in various conditions is estimated. A new scheme for reconstruction of berthing facilities is proposed. A comparative analysis of the existing reconstruction methods with the proposed one is made.