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Thousands of deck barges are currently in operation within the United States, alone. Also known as flat deck barges, deck barges are used for both offshore and inshore construction and transport. They can handle heavy equipment such as excavators and floating cranes. Like most construction sites, there are many dangers […]
View the complete article here. When constructing a pier and wharf facility, one of the critical factors that must be taken into consideration is the fender system. This is the interface between the ship and shore facility that acts as a buffer during the berthing of a ship. The fender […]
by Lee Wilczynski – Meever USA Walk into any contractor’s office, and you may see a bulletin board with movable cards representing equipment owned and its location. Most contractors know where and how much equipment they own. However, I would venture to say that most contractors don’t know how much […]
View the complete article here. INLAND BARGES Inland barges comprise the majority of barges operating on the United States waterways. These barges are designed to operate on rivers, canals, sounds, bays, and inland lakes. Inland barges provide the most economical mode of transportation for many high-density, large volume or oversized […]
Cranes are an important part of construction on land projects. You can also use them for marine construction. You will use some of the same criteria in selecting a crane whether you are building on soil or water. But placing a big piece of equipment on top of a floating […]
View the complete article here. When constructing a pier and wharf, one of the most important considerations is the weight that the structure must be able to bear. The load requirements of a given facility must be carefully analyzed prior to construction to ensure that it can safely handled the […]
View the complete version here. By Lee Wilczynski In a couple months I will be in my 80th year. When I think about the changes in my life time, it is truly incredible. I remember the ice man delivering ice for our ice box now called refrigerators, milk delivery by […]
View the complete version here. As with any construction project, the structural design of piers and wharves is one of the most important elements of the undertaking. However, there are unique elements at work with this type of construction that require special consideration. This includes lateral and horizontal forces on […]
View complete article here. Based on MDOT data States like Minnesota have hundreds of timber pile bridges. County engineers are responsible to maintain and repair these bridges. Yet, there are few resources that focus on bridge repair. The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MDOT) developed a report that analyzed the number […]
by Peter DiLalla, Marine Underwriter ProSight Specialty Insurance A living shoreline is made of mostly native, aquatic plants with deep roots and can help restore damaged sections of the coast. Constructing living shorelines includes the following three advantages for marine contractors. Protects Against Erosion When a large body of water crashes […]