The redevelopment of the Grand Bahama Shipyard is a transformative project that will significantly enhance the maritime capabilities of the Bahamas. With an investment of approximately $665 million, this project aims to position the Grand Bahama Shipyard as a global leader in ship repair. The expansion includes the acquisition of two new floating dry docks, capable of servicing the largest cruise ships and commercial vessels. This development is set to generate an economic output of $350 mil ... Read more
Construction of the Port Bienville Barge Fleeting Area (Project No. PB2304) in Port Bienville, MS is underway thanks to a $502,855 grant awarded by the Mississippi Department of Transportation specifically for barge fleeting area construction. Barge fleeting areas are important to maritime commerce on rivers, particularly in the United States, as they provide secure places to temporarily store loaded and empty barges.
In early 2024 contractor, Deep South Construction & Sal ... Read more
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
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
