New Fenders to Fuel the World

New Fenders to Fuel the World Chevron Oil Refinery Marine Fenders Editor: Allison Braswell    Cargo ships can take up to ten hours to dock because of their vast size. With all the tedious maneuvering it takes to position the vessel in the berth, what keeps these marine giants from crashing into the dock? Collisions between ships and platforms or other installations in offshore oil and gas fields can have catastrophic effects, and as such is a cause of growing concer ... Read more

Keeping the Ohio River Open for Commerce

The ICE® 50B helps to install stronger dolphins for barges!  Editor: Ashley Steele  Barge foundation structures throughout the Midwestern rivers are decaying.  Known as a dolphin, in the marine construction world, these are man-made structures that are not connected to any other support formation.  They are loaded with barges which carry goods, allowing for ease of access by ships to efficiently load and move cargo down the river.    The Ohio River h ... Read more