As a bridgeless, boat access only community, Daufuskie Island, South Carolina, relies entirely on its marine infrastructure as a lifeline to the mainland. Every single resource, from daily groceries and emergency services to construction materials and residential transport, depends on a reliable waterfront. To safeguard this vital connection and support the broader $40 million multi-year Project Harmony investment launched by the Haig Point Club & Community Association, a comprehensive overhaul of the community transfer facilities is underway. Myrick Marine was selected to execute this high stakes renovation, which focuses on replacing the aging Haig Point floating barge dock to significantly improve waterfront safety, accessibility, and long-term transit logistics. 

Operating in an isolated island environment poses immediate logistical hurdles, requiring self-contained, heavy lift marine support. To manage the heavy lifting required for these upgrades, Myrick Marine deployed their specialized floating crane and tug barge fleet. The structural core of the project demands the installation of interlocking steel sheet piling to construct protective bulkheads and shoreline seawalls, as well as the driving of large diameter steel pipe piles, ranging from 18"- 32" (in), to serve as massive foundation and guide piles for the newly modernized floating dock. This marine phase is the absolute operational foundation for the island's next several years of development, streamlining the efficiency of deliveries to ensure the productivity of builders. 

To handle both the extraction of decaying infrastructure and the installation of new foundation elements, Myrick Marine is utilizing an ICE® 44 Vibratory Hammer, supplied by International Construction Equipment, Inc. (ICE®), paired with durable Hydrauli Flex™ hoses. The selection of the ICE® 44 was strategic, balancing a need for raw power with the delicate environmental realities of coastal South Carolina. Dense coastal sands and notorious regional "pluff" mud create challenging driving conditions, but the ICE® 44 overcomes them by delivering the highest driving force in its class; generating a massive 207 tons of driving force and a maximum frequency of 1800 vibrations per minute (vpm) to rapidly reduce soil resistance the surrounding soil and sink the large piles smoothly under their own weight. 

Beyond raw power, the hammer provides essential marine adaptability for the crew. By swapping out the bottom clamps, Myrick Marine's team can easily transition from driving flat steel sheets to gripping the massive round pipe piles with a single hammer. Additionally, the vibratory system was selected to meet the strict environmental parameters of the coastal site. The ICE® 44 operates with low ground vibration and reduced sound levels, successfully protecting the peace of island residents and safeguarding the sensitive local marine ecosystem, including local Atlantic dolphins and fish. When it comes to removing old, damaged timber or steel pilings, the unit superior extraction capabilities, the unit's superior extraction capabilities providing between 80 - 100 tons of line pull, allows the team to cleanly pull up the decaying assets from the seabed. 

The successful progress of the Haig Point facilities represents a monumental victory for the local population. By securing this transit hub, Myrick Marine has not only guaranteed a safer, more efficient gateway for daily commuters and visitors, but they have also laid the physical foundation required for future growth, including an upcoming multi-year golf course restoration stretching through 2029 and the construction of over one hundred new residential homes. ICE® extends its sincere appreciation to the Daufuskie Island community for their support and patience during construction and congratulates the entire Myrick Marine team on their exceptional execution and partnership on this landmark infrastructure project.  

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