Marine Construction Issue 3

THE ALL NEW SHEET PILE DRIVER FROM NPK

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• 180° free rotation allows precise alignment and positioning of the sheet
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• Dedicated top mounting brackets, designed to OEM bucket specifications,
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• Simple operation means that any excavator operator can easily drive and
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• Clamp fitted with a hydraulic cylinder lock to prevent slippage.
• Shock-absorbing rubber mounts isolate vibration and reduce noise.
• Heavy duty, high efficiency gear motor.
• Integrated flow control and pressure relieving valves protect from

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(Continued from Page 50) any deficiencies noted in equipment and corrective action taken,
225 Tons ofshould be kept in the station log.
Barge Safety Equipment Requirements

vessel’s occupancy or commencement of work.

Used Steel Sheet Pile- Where crews are employed or quartered at night, every fourth

Offered for Saleset of drills shall be at night; the first set of night drills shall be
- Fenders should be provided to prevent damage and sparking and
to provide safe areas for workers exposed to pinching situations
caused by floating equipment.

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shell or pipe rupture or failure withiFn.Ot.hBe. Khualul k(apuronpae,rWsihsuctodnoswinn I AvsauilcahblaesinfrSeepintgemlinbesr-.20O1n3 other floating plant (i.e., work barges,
procedures, system containment, etc.) and how to handle leaks or and floating cranes) emergency cutting equipment should be
failures of the hull or portions of it (what compartments to secure, provided in accessible positions.

how to handle power losses, pulling spuds to move to shallow - Signal devices should be provided on all vessels to give signals
water, etc.). required by the navigation rules applicable to the waters on

- Person overboard or rescue drills should be held at least monthly which a vessel is operated.
at boat yards, locks, dams, and other locations where marine - All controls requiring operation in cases of emergency (i.e., boiler
rescue equipment is required. stops, safety valves, power switches, fuel valves, alarms, and

- Emergency lighting and power systems should be operated and fire extinguishing systems) should be located so that they are
- inspected at least monthly to ensure proper operation. protected against accidental operation but are readily accessible
- Internal combustion engine driven emergency generators should in an emergency.
- be operated under load for at least 2 hours each month. - Electric lights used on or around gasoline and oil barges or other

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A record of all drills and emergency system checks, including (continued on Page 54)

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(Continued from Page 52) that of the electrical alarms.
For floating equipment with internal combustion engines, marine
Barge Safety quality listed CO monitors shall be installed and maintained in all
enclosed occupied spaces (crew quarters, pilot houses, etc.).
floating equipment where it is possible for either a passenger or - All doors shall be capable of being opened from either side and
crewman to be out of sight or hearing from any other person.
- Where general alarm systems are used they should be operated provided with positive means to secure them in both the open and
from the primary electrical system with standby batteries on closed position.
- Escape hatches and emergency exits shall be marked on both
for Load Bearing or Criticaltrickle charge that will automatically furnish the required energy sides with letters, at least 1 in (2.5 cm) high, stating “EMERGENCY
during an electrical-system failure. EXIT - KEEP CLEAR.”
Be- AEsiutffhicieenrt nuOmbbertoaf siingnaelindg Fromdevices should be placed on - Each prime mover (engine, turbine, motor) driving a dredge pump
each deck so that they can be distinctly heard/seen above the shall be capable of being stopped by controls remote from the
normal background noise at any point on the deck. prime mover locations.
- Shore power receptacles should have a grounding conductor to
Equipment Manufacturer.- All signaling devices should be so interconnected that actuation prevent potential difference between the shore and the vessel.
can occur from at least one strategic point on each deck. - All 120-, 208-, and 240-volt systems in toilet/shower spaces, galley,
- Smoke alarms are required for all living quarters of floating plant; machinery spaces, weather deck, exterior, or within 3 ft (0.9 m) of
smoke alarms, if wired, should use the same electrical system as any sink shall be grounded and fitted with GFCI protection.
(1) Cord connected equipment used in any of the above areas should
ms, be connected to an outlet with GFCI protection.
(2) Ground-fault protected receptacles shall be conspicuously
re marked “GFCI PROTECTED”.
- Where appropriate, vessels should have watertight compartments
ols readily identified and properly maintained in a watertight condition
n, (i.e., sealable doors in place and fully functional). Penetrations
g, should be maintained in a watertight condition.
- All reciprocating, rotating and moving parts of winch gears and
r’s other equipment should be properly guarded.
Fuel Systems and Fuel Transfers
ng - A shutoff valve shall be installed at the fuel tank connection:
ns arrangement shall be made for operating this valve from outside
the compartment in which the tank is located and from outside
ct- the engine compartment and outside the house bulkheads at or
ed above the weather deck of the vessel.
el- - A shutoff valve shall be installed at the engine end of the fuel line
unless the length of the supply pipe is 6 ft (1.8 m) or less.
be - All carburetors on gasoline engines should be equipped with a
all backfire trap or flame arrestor.
er- - All carburetors, except down-draft type, should be provided with
ly a drip pan, with flame screen, that is continuously emptied by
suction from the intake manifold or by a waste tank.
on - Fuel and lubricant containers and tanks shall be diked, curbed or
controlled by other means complying with USCG requirements to
G, contain the tank contents in case of leakage.
or - Fuel oil transfers for floating plant should be in accordance with
ny the provisions of USCG regulations.
- All decks, overheads, and bulkheads, serving as fuel oil tank
boundaries shall indicate the tank boundary with contrasting
paint and be labeled “FUEL OIL TANK - NO HOT WORK”.

(continued on Page 56)

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(Continued from Page 54)

Barge Safety

Safe Practices - Deck loading will be limited to safe capacity. Loads will be
- Obstructing cables/lines that cross waterways between floating secured and holdbacks or rings will be provided to secure loose
equipment during rough weather.
equipment or between plant and mooring shall be clearly marked.
- On floating plant where people are quartered, one person shall - Safeguards such as barriers, curbs, or other structures shall
be provided to prevent front-end loaders, trucks, backhoes,
be on watch at all times to guard against fire and provide watch concrete pumps, and similar operating equipment on floating
person service. In lieu of a watch person, an automatic fire equipment from falling into the water. Whenever this equipment
detection and fire and emergency warning system(s) may be is operating on deck, deck surfaces of floating plant shall remain
used. above water and the entire bottom area of a floating plant shall
- Provisions shall be made to prevent accumulation of fuel and
grease on floors and decks and in bilges. (continued on Page 60)
- Swimming shall be prohibited for personnel on floating plant and
other marine locations, except certified divers in the performance
of their duties, unless necessary to prevent injury or loss of life.
- A person in the water shall be considered as a person overboard
and appropriate action shall be taken.
- When barriers or blanks are installed in piping systems as a
lock-out procedure, positive means (such as protruding handles)
shall be used to easily recognize their presence. Barriers shall
be marked (including name of installer, name of inspector, and
date of installation) and accounted for prior to installation and
subsequent to removal.

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(Continued from Page 56) Plant fleeting areas will be designated in When there is a potential for marine
which all idle plant shall be moored. Such activities to interfere with or damage
Barge Safety areas shall have warning buoys, signs, and utilities or other structures, including those
lights in prominent locations. underwater, a survey shall be conducted to
remain submerged. The Contractor or, for Government- identify the utilities or structures in the work
- Projection and tripping hazards shall be conducted operations, the GDA, shall area, analyze the potential for interference
provide information to the local USCG Office or damage, and recommend steps to be
removed, identified with warning signs, or identifying the marine activity and hazards. taken to prevent the interference or damage.
distinctly marked with safety yellow. - Open or pelican hooks may be used for
- Deck cargo carried on fuel barges shall Ventilation
be placed on dunnage. lifting anchor buoys.
- When two or more pieces of floating plant - Mechanical means such as securing pins - Motor vessels or boats powered by
are being used as one unit, they shall be internal combustion engines having
securely fastened together to prevent shall be used to hold spuds safely in place electric spark ignition systems or having
openings between them or the openings before transiting from one site to another. auxiliary engines of this type in cabins,
shall be covered or guarded. Work Inside Confined and Enclosed Spaces compartments, or confined spaces shall
- When three or more floating plant in Ships and Vessels. (continued on Page 62)
are configured for stationary work, a
competent person shall identify any
openings between decks of stationary
vessels or vessels and other structures
that create fully enclosed water areas
(duck ponds) into which personnel can
fall. If such openings are detected, means
shall be taken to protect personnel from
the hazard.
When practical, duck pond protection will
consist of guardrails, nets or other physical
barriers to prevent employees from falling
into the openings.
When physical barriers are not practical,
ladders and life rings shall be installed in
each enclosed water area to allow personnel
to self-rescue. Ladders may be a rigid type
or Jacob’s ladder, and must be securely
anchored to the vessel or structure. Life
rings shall have a sufficient length of rope
to allow them to float on the water surface
and the rope shall be securely anchored
to the vessel. The number and placement
of ladders and life rings shall be sufficient
so that the maximum swimming distance
to them is no more than 25 feet. Ladders
and life rings may be retracted during
reconfiguration or movement of plant.
Anchor points shall be clearly identified and
shall be inspected prior to applying a load or
putting cables under tension. Anchor points
not structurally sound shall be cut out,
removed, and/or welded over to preclude
usage. Visual checks and “all clear”
warnings shall be made prior to tensioning
cables.
Provisions shall be made to protect persons
being transported by water from the
elements.

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(Continued from Page 60) - For launches and motorboats having fans in ventilation systems serving
diesel power plants not equipped with machinery components and for
Barge Safety fans, ventilating shall be by natural draft closing doorways, ventilators,
through permanently open inlet and outlet chases, and annular spaces around
be equipped with an exhaust fan(s) for ducts extending into the bilges. Inlet and tunnels and other openings from
ventilating engine space and bilges. exhaust ducts shall be equipped with outside these spaces in case of fire.
- At least two ventilators fitted with fans cowls or exhaust heads. Engines shall not be started until the engine
capable of ventilating each machinery space and bilges have been ventilated to
space and fuel tank compartment, - For launches, motorboats (survey boats), remove fuel vapor.
including bilges, shall be provided to and skiffs having deck-mounted internal The most current, pertinent information
remove any flammable or explosive gases, combustion engines (such as generators, published by the USCG regarding aids to
except those vessels constructed with jigger pumps) and not equipped with fans, navigation shall be maintained aboard self-
the greater portions of the bilges open or exhaust piping shall be located away propelled vessels 26 ft (7.9 m) or more in
exposed to the natural atmosphere at all from personnel spaces to minimize CO length.
times. > Note this requirement does not infiltration in the work space.
apply to diesel engines. ACCESS
- Other compartment spaces within a Vent and Ventilator Requirements
vessel, not covered in this Section, may (1) Fans shall be rated for Class I General
be naturally vented. hazardous locations and located as - Means of access shall be properly
- Living spaces, including the galley, shall remotely from potential explosive
be adequately ventilated in a manner areas as practical. secured, guarded, and maintained free of
suitable to the purpose of the space. (2) The vent intake shall extend to slipping and tripping hazards.
within 1 ft (0.3 m) of the bottom of the - Non-slip surfaces shall be provided on
compartment. working decks, stair treads, ship ladders,
(3) Means shall be provided for stopping platforms, catwalks, and walkways,
particularly on the weather side of
doorways opening on deck.
- Double rung or flat tread type Jacob’s
ladders shall be used only when no safer
form of access is practical. When in use,
they shall hang without slack and be
properly secured.
- Vertical ladders shall comply with ASTM
F1166-95a.
Access to/from Vessels
- Safe means for boarding or leaving a
floating plant shall be provided and
guarded to prevent persons from falling
or slipping thereon. Walking on rip-rap
should be avoided where practical.
- A stairway, ladder, ramp, gangway,
personnel hoist or other safe means of
access shall be provided at personnel
points of access with breaks of 19 in (48.2
cm) or more in elevation.
- Ramps for access of equipment and
vehicles to or between vessels shall be
of adequate strength, be provided with
sideboards, and be well maintained.
Gangways and ramps shall be:
(1) Secured at one end by at least one

point on each side with lines or
chains to prevent overturning;

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(Continued from Page 62) Emergency Access
Vessels, except those easily boarded from the water, shall be
Barge Safety equipped with:

(2) Supported at the other end in such a manner to carry them (1) At least one portable or permanent ladder of sufficient length
and their normal load during use in the event they slide off to allow a person to self-rescue by boarding the ladder from
their supports; the water, and

(3) Placed at an angle no greater than that recommended by the (2) Other methods or means designed to assist in the rescue of
manufacturer; and an incapacitated person overboard.

(4) Provided with a standard guardrail (toe boards are optional Two means of escape shall be provided for normal work, assembly,
depending on their usefulness and the hazard involved). sleeping, and messing areas on floating plants.
Means of access shall be maintained as safe and functional.
Access on Vessels Access on Floating Pipelines
- Vertical access shall be provided between various decks by - Floating pipelines used as access ways shall be equipped with a

means of stairs, ramps, or vertical ladders installed in accordance walkway and handrail on at least one side.
with ASTM F1166. - Walkways shall be at least 20 in (50.8 cm) wide and anchored to
- Employees shall not be permitted to pass fore and aft, over, or
around deck loads unless there is a safe passage. the pipeline.
- If cargo or materials are stored on deck of barges, scows, floats, - PFDs must be worn at all times by anyone on pipelines.
etc., the outboard edge shall not be used as a passageway unless - When walkways and handrails are not provided (i.e., the pipeline
at least 2 ft (0.6 m) of clearance is maintained.
- Vessel loads shall be limited so that access and passageways in is not intended for access), the pipeline shall be barricaded at
use will remain above the waterline. Decks and passageways both ends to prevent access by any person.
shall not be used for access if submerged or subject to constant MARINE FALL PROTECTION SYSTEMS
breaking waves, except in an emergency. On decks or work surfaces 6 ft (1.8 m) or more above the main deck

(continued on Page 66)

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(Continued from Page 64) the requirements of Section 21.C. may be (3) When operations being performed,
used when railing systems are not installed. other than tying-in, require the
Barge Safety Railing Systems and Personal Fall Protection handling of lines;
Systems are not considered feasible on
or 6 ft or more above adjacent vessel decks, the main deck of vessels that perform (4) When operating at night or during
docks, or other hard surfaces, Railing duty cycle material loading and unloading inclement weather; or
Type A or Type B, as described in Section operations from barges, scows or other
19.E., or bulwarks, coamings, or other vessels alongside. (5) When towing;
structures meeting the height and strength (6) While a vessel is transporting crew or
requirements of these railing systems LAUNCHES, MOTORBOATS,
should be provided. AND SKIFFS passengers.
Deck edge toe boards not less than 3.5 in Crew requirements A qualified employee is any individual
(8.75 cm) high for Type A and 2 in (5 cm) high In the following circumstances a qualified who has established, to the satisfaction
for Type B railings shall be provided when employee shall be assigned to assist with of the operator of the vessel, that he/
the railings are used for fall protection. Toe deck duties: she is physically and mentally capable of
boards shall meet the strength requirements adequately performing the deck duties to
in Section 21.B.02.d. Scuppers and/ or (1) When extended trips including which he/she may be assigned.
drainage holes may be installed as needed overnight trips are made from the Personnel and Cargo Requirements
as long as the top edge of the toeboard is work site; - The maximum number of personnel and
intact and the strength requirements are
retained. (2) When conditions of navigation make weight that can safely be transported shall
Personal Fall Protection Systems meeting it hazardous for an operator to leave be posted on all launches, motorboats,
the wheel while underway;
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(Continued from Page 66)

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gas power plants or equipment in cabins, compartments, or
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when engaged in surveying, patrolling, or inspection activities that
on Fire Parnodtedcitsiopnosal precautions. Proper safety procedures should are remote and are expected to take longer than 4 hours or when
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ses - Vessel information (make/model or local identifier);
as. - Personnel on-board;
- Activity to be performed;
nd scape timbers, recycled as fuel, etc. Wood treated with CCA - Expected time of departure, route, and time of return;
- Means of communication (adequate means of communication
as- continued from page 26
shall be provided).
ne All motorboat operators shall complete and document the following
training:
nly - A boating safety course meeting the criteria of the USCG Auxiliary,

not National Association of Safe Boating Law Administrators
(NASBLA), or equivalent;
et- - Motorboat handling training, based on the type of boats they will
operate, provided by qualified instructors (in-house or other).
ed continued on page 18 Operators must pass a written and operational test;
re- - Current USCG licensed personnel are exempt from the boating
safety training, but they shall complete the written exam and
of operational test;
DREDGING
ge Prior to repair or maintenance on the pump, suction or discharge
lines below the water line, or within the hull, the ladder (or drag arm)
by shall be raised (above the waterline) and positively secured. This
provision is in addition to the normal securing of hoisting machinery.
ote Blank or block plates shall also be set in suction or discharge lines
as appropriate.
in Dredge pipelines that are floating or supported on trestles shall
display appropriate lights at night and in periods of restricted
ns visibility in accordance with USCG regulations and 33 CFR 88.15.
Submerged and Floating Dredge Pipeline
ult Submerged pipeline and any anchor securing the pipeline shall

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(Continued from Page 68) - Within a navigation channel, each end of the pipeline shall
be identified with a regulatory marker buoy.
Barge Safety - Lengths of submerged pipeline located outside of the
navigation channel, which reduce the charted depth by more than
rest on the channel bottom where a pipeline crosses a navigation 10 percent, will be identified with high visibility buoys marked with
channel. The depth of the submerged pipeline will be provided to 360 degree visibility retro-reflective tape, such as orange neoprene
the USCG for publication. buoys, placed at an interval not to exceed 500 ft (152.4 m) to clearly
show the pipeline length and course.
(1) Whenever buoyant or semi-buoyant pipeline is used, the Routine inspections of the submerged pipe shall be conducted to
dredge operator will assure that the pipeline remains fully ensure anchorage.
submerged and on the bottom. Whenever it is necessary
to raise the pipeline, proper clearances shall be made and All anchors and related material shall be removed when the
maintained and the entire length of the pipeline will be submerged pipe is removed.
adequately marked. - Floating pipeline is any pipeline that is not anchored on the

(2) Submerged pipelines shall be marked in accordance with channel bottom. Floating pipeline, including rubber discharge
local USCG requirements and as approved by the GDA. hoses, shall be clearly marked in accordance with 33 CFR 88.15.
- Pipelines shall not be permitted to fluctuate between the water
Unless otherwise specified by the USCG, submerged pipelines surface and the channel bottom or lie partially submerged.
are considered to require special marks and shall have a USCG- Dredges shall be designed so that a failure or rupture of any of the
approved flashing yellow light. dredge pump components, including dredge pipe, shall not cause
Indicators, such as signs or buoys, that state “DANGER SUBMERGED the dredge to sink.
PIPELINE” will be placed at the beginning and end of the pipeline. Mobilization, demobilization, and relocation of dredges, support
In addition, indicators are required beginning in areas which reduce barges, support tenders, tugs, and heavy equipment shall be by
the charted depth by more than 10%, and, as a minimum, every 1000
ft (304.8 m) to clearly warn of the pipeline length and course. (continued on Page 72)
If barges or other vessels are used to anchor the beginning and/or
end of the submerged pipeline, they shall be lighted in accordance
with 33 CFR 88.13.

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(Continued from Page 70) remote opening devices to preclude the transfer of personnel
between the vessels.
Barge Safety The Contractor shall identify general and site-specific adverse
weather and sea conditions (e.g., currents) under which the towing
qualified persons under the direct supervision of a responsible of scows or cargo barges is prohibited.
individual. All barges and scows that are used as deck cargo barges shall
Hopper dredges shall offer a safe means and process to load and comply with 46 CFR 174.010 through 174.020 for intact stability of
unload personnel. deck cargo barges.
Any dredge that has a dredge pump below the waterline shall have Personal fall protection devices or other fall protection shall be
a bilge alarm or shutdown interface. used on all scows and open barges to prevent personnel transiting
Covers of “stone boxes” shall be secured with at least two positive between the stern and bow of the vessel from falling into the hopper
means when the boxes are working under positive pressure. or falling off the side of the vessel to structures (e.g., dock, vessels)
SCOWS AND BARGES located 6 ft (1.8 m) or more below. u
Scows dumping in open ocean waters should be equipped with

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“Impalement” Hazards of Exposed Rebar,
Reinforced Steel, Tie-Rods and Earth Anchors

As a Marine Contractor, one need not be told about the hazards of a 1) When work is proceeding at the same level as the exposed
piece of rebar sticking out of a recently poured slab of concrete. It protruding rebar, worker protection can be provided by
could be a Seawall, a Bridge Footing, a Column, whatever. Bottom guarding the exposed ends of rebar with OSHA approved
line is, it is nothing less than a “spear” just waiting to impale the next protective covers, troughs, or caps. Approved manufactured
unfortunate individual that may not observe its dubious existence. covers, troughs, or caps will have the manufacturer’s name,
Whenever work is proceeding adjacent to or above the level of model number, and the OSHA approval number embossed
vertical projections of exposed rebar, reinforcing steel, tie-rods or or stenciled on the cover, trough, or cap. Any manufactured
earth anchors the chance for a worker to be accidentally impaled protective device not so identified is illegal.
is far greater than one might expect. In the case of sheet piling
bulkheads and seawalls, it is critical! For the exposed ends of 2) When work is proceeding above any surface of protruding
rebar is nothing short of a “spear” awaiting its next unsuspecting rebar, impalement protection shall be provided by the use of:
victim. This impalement hazard can be eliminated by either bending (1) guardrails, (2) an approved fall protection system, or (3)
over the ends of the projecting rebar, or by taking just some of the approved protective covers or troughs. Caps are prohibited
precautions that follow: for use as impalement protection for workers working above
the level of the protruding rebar.
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(Continued from Page 74) the top of the protective cover, exceeds 7 1/2 feet.
(d) Protective Covers, Specifications, Testing and Approval.
Rebar (1) Protective covers shall be made of wood, plastic, or other

Protective covers used for the protection of employees working materials of equal or greater strength.
above grade shall have a minimum 4 x 4 inch square surface area. (2) Protective covers shall have a minimum 4-inch by 4-inch
Protective covers or troughs may be job-built, provided they are
designed to OSHA minimum standards, that the design of the cover square surface area, or if round, a minimum diameter of 4 1/2
or trough was prepared by a licensed Engineer and a copy of the inches.
OSHA approved design is on file in the job records prior to their (3) Manufactured protective covers shall meet the following
use.
(continued on Page 78)

Reinforcing Steel
and Other Similar
Projections

General

The following applies to all
work sites and locations
where employees work
around or over exposed,
projecting, reinforcing steel
or other similar projections.

(1) Employees working at
grade or at the same
surface as exposed
protruding reinforcing
steel or other similar
projections shall be
protected against the
hazard of impalement
by guarding all exposed
ends that extend up to
6 feet above grade or
other work surface, with
protective covers, or
troughs.

(2) Employees working above
grade or any surface and
exposed to protruding
reinforcing steel or other
similar projections shall
be protected against the
hazard of impalement.
Protection shall be
provided by:

(A) The use of guardrails, or

(B) Approved fall protection
systems, or

(C) Protective covers.

(3) Protective covers shall
not be used to protect
against impalement
where the maximum
height of fall exposure, to

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(Continued from Page 76) reference.
(C) Job-built protective covers shall, at the minimum, be capable
Rebar
of withstanding the impact of a 250-pound weight dropped
requirements: from a height of 10 feet without penetration failure of the cover.
(D) Drop test specifications for job-built protective covers listed
(A) Manufactured protective covers shall be approved and be in subsection (d)(4)(C) shall be modified where fall heights
legibly marked with the manufacturer’s name or logo. greater than 7 1/2 feet are anticipated, to ensure that the
protective cover can withstand increased impact loading.
(B) Manufactured protective covers made before October 1, 2000 (e) Fall Protection.
shall, at the minimum, be capable of withstanding the impact Employees shall not be permitted to place or tie reinforcing steel
of a 250-pound weight dropped from a height of 10 feet without in walls, piers, columns, etc., more than 6 feet above an adjacent
penetration failure of the cover. surface, unless a personal fall protection system is used or other
method affording equivalent protection from the hazard of falls
(C Manufactured protective covers made on or after October 1, from elevated surfaces.
2000 shall meet the testing requirements of Section 344.90. Exception: Point-to-point horizontal or vertical travel on reinforcing
steel up to 24 feet above the surface below providing there are no
(4) Job-built protective covers shall meet the following impalement hazards.
requirements: (f) Securing Reinforcing Steel.
(1) Reinforcing steel for walls, piers, columns, and similar vertical
(A) Job-built protective covers shall be designed as specified by structures shall be guyed and supported to prevent collapse.
an engineer. A copy of the engineering drawing(s) depicting (A) Guys, supports, and braces shall be installed and removed as
the job-built protective covers shall be kept at the worksite and directed by a qualified person.
made available to the owner/district, etc. upon request. (2) Wire mesh rolls shall be secured to prevent dangerous
recoiling action. u
(B) Job-built wood protective covers and troughs shall be
constructed of at least “Standard Grade” Douglas Fir, as
graded by either the Western Lumber Grading Rules 98,
handbook, effective March 1, 1998, published by the Western
Wood Products Association, or the Standard No. 17 Grading
Rules for West Coast Lumber, handbook, effective September 1,
1991 and revised January 1, 2000, published by the West Coast
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Marine Contractors are tradesmen Additionally, the better insurance programs employee decides which law to pursue
who perform a variety of jobs, including offer coverage enhancements that can coverage under. The New Jersey Workers
bulkheads, piers, dredging and install pilings include: Personal Injury Liability (libel, compensation policy can be endorsed to
for boat slips and homes for both new and old slander, false arrest, etc.), Per Job Aggregate provide these Federal coverage’s in addition
construction. A few insurance companies limits (very important), Employees as to the State mandated level of benefits.
have developed special insurance programs Additional Insured, Wavier of Subrogation, If you hire sub-contractors, you must be
to address the insurance needs of Marine and Blanket Additional Insured. very careful when selecting them and you
Contractors. Usually, these programs offer Another important coverage is (3)Workers must make certain that they have workers
broad liability coverage at low rates and are compensation insurance. This covers your compensation coverage that includes the
available to small to mid-sized companies statutory obligation to pay employee’s owners (individuals, partners or members of
(less than $10,000,000 in receipts). Larger medical bills and lost wages from job related an LLC), if not you will be charged premium
Contractors are offered coverage under injuries and sickness. In New Jersey, just as if they were employees.
different terms. business owners (individuals, partners or If you have employees that are considered
The most important policy to a Marine members of an LLC) can decide if they want crewmen (captain / crew), they are not
Contractor is the commercial liability to include or exclude themselves for workers eligible for workers compensation coverage.
insurance policy. The (1) Commercial compensation benefits. If you decide to They are eligible for benefits under the
liability insurance policy will defend you include yourself, you will be covered just Jones Act (a Federal Law that mandates
and pay on your behalf when you are found as if you were any other employee. You benefits). This coverage can be obtained
legally liable for bodily injury or property will be charged a premium based on your under the Protection and Indemnity (P&I)
damage that is caused by your business compensation (same as payroll but includes policy. While a limited amount of coverage
operations. This is a very broad policy and profit). If you decide not to include yourself ($25,000) can be purchased under the New
therefore contains many exclusions. Most of for benefits, there is no premium charged Jersey Workers Compensation policy, we
the exclusions are necessary as other policy for your compensation. However, General do not recommend obtaining this coverage
types are needed to satisfy a more specific Contractors that hire you might be charged under that policy as it is woefully deficient.
insurance need such as: automobile, additional premiums on their workers Another important coverage is the (4)
watercraft, workers compensation, aircraft compensation policy, as you are eligible for Business automobile insurance policy. It is
and mobile equipment to name a few. One some benefits under their policy in the event not a good idea to have commercial vehicles
of the most significant exclusions is damage you are injured on their job. insured on a private passenger automobile
to your product. While it covers damage you Premiums for Workers Compensation insurance policy, as it cannot provide all
cause to the property of others, it does not policies are determined primarily by payroll. of the coverage you need. Also, it is not
cover loss or damage to your product. The At the inception of the policy you will be a good idea to insure private passenger
liability portion of personal types of policies asked to estimate your payroll for the cars on a business auto policy unless
(such as homeowners) specifically excludes coming year. You will pay a deposit premium the cars are actually used in business.
coverage for any business operations, based on your estimate. At the end of the Employers must make certain that they also
hence the need for specific (2)Business policy the insurance company will contact protect themselves from liability that stems
liability insurance. As a tradesman, you you to review your payroll records and from employees that may use their own
will be asked to provide proof of insurance general ledger to see how much you paid vehicles for any errand of their employer.
to general contractors and add them as an to subcontractors. If your original estimate Many companies that have special
additional insured on your general liability was low, you will receive a bill for additional Business Automobile insurance programs
policy. Generally, this is not a problem and the premium. If your estimate was high, you will for contractors offer an enhancement
insurance companies that have developed receive a return premium. Like taxes, it is endorsement that can include; Employees
these special programs, allow automatic usually better to over-estimate rather than as Insured, Loss of Earnings, Towing
coverage (within underwriting guidelines) under-estimate. As a Marine Contractor, Reimbursement, Wavier of Collision
for this type of request. Work boats and your employees may be eligible for U.S. Deductible, and Rental Reimbursement.
barges can be insured under a Protection Harbor Workers Compensation benefits. If a Marine Contractor owns their own
and Indemnity (P&I) endorsement. This is a This is a Federal law that mandates coverage shop they will need additional coverage’s.
broad coverage and provides much broader for harbor workers and the benefit level is Many contractors use the garage of their
coverage than the watercraft endorsement higher than that allowed under most states
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(Continued from Page 80) to do will be performed in accordance with the job specifications
and on time. A bond of this type is underwritten by examining the
Insurance contractor’s financial status, his ability to do the job and his track
record on completing similar jobs. This process can take several
home as their shop to make things or store tools, equipment, weeks and, for this reason, a contractor who knows or thinks he will
hardware or materials. We need to make note of a condition need a performance bond should start the underwriting process
found in any homeowner’s policy that EXCLUDES all coverage for sooner rather than later. If a contractor does a lot of bonded work,
a detached garage that is used in any way for business. In short, he can establish a bonding program with his agent and surety
the homeowner’s policy will not cover a detached garage that is company and only need go through the underwriting process once
used in part or whole by your business. To cover this you will need a year rather than on a per-bond basis.
a (5)Commercial property insurance policy, which can be written If a Marine Contractor wants to carry limits in excess of $1,000,000
to include the building, contents, business interruption and much the (8) Umbrella liability policy is usually the most affordable way
more. Depending on how you handle money, you may also need (6) to get this coverage. Limits up to $5,000,000 are common. When
employee dishonesty insurance coverage to protect the contractor boats and barges are involved, the better policy is called an Excess
from the loss of property or money if an employee steals from P&I policy and it specifically addresses the marine exposures.
them. Some insurance companies bundle a series of additional Higher limits are available, but underwriters usually want to see a
coverage’s and offer them in one endorsement and charge a flat fee valid reason why a contractor wants limits above $5,000,000.
rather than price each coverage individually. These enhancement Marine Contractors have some exposure to errors and omissions.
endorsements can include: outdoor property, computers, personal It is common for a Marine Contractor to design the bulkhead, pier
property of others, coverage for cash, mobile equipment, property or to make a decision in the field (size of piling type of materials,
in transit, sewer back-up, spoilage, lock replacement and a variety size of hardware, depth to excavate, length of sheathing, etc.) that,
of other losses. This endorsement is usually inexpensive. if wrong, can result in a financial loss to the project owner. If a loss
If the building has boilers, a separate form of coverage is needed results in someone getting hurt, that is covered by the commercial
to cover damage caused to the building as a result of an explosion liability insurance policy. If a financial loss occurs (business must
from the buildup of pressure. Also any buildings with expensive or close, opening is delayed, things don’t work like they’re supposed
special machinery should consider purchasing separate coverage to, work needs to be removed and replaced, etc.) those types of
called Equipment Breakdown Insurance. The standard property losses are not covered. This type of insurance is nearly impossible
policy does not do a good job of protecting this type of equipment to obtain for contractors, so the best advice is to avoid making
or the resultant business interruption. these types of decisions and get good detailed specifications from
Marine Contractors usually have a fair investment in hand, the architect, engineer, building owner or general contractor.
stationary and specialized tools. They can be in the shop, on a Marine Contractors need to be cautious about creating any type of
trailer, a barge, in a truck or on a job. Because these tools move pollution. This exposure can only be assessed after a careful review
around, the best way to insure them is with an (7) Inland marine of your operations. In many cases, coverage will not be available
insurance policy. The commercial automobile policy only covers for this risk. The only option may be to implement a program to
the truck; it does not cover the tools, materials or equipment inside, minimize the risk as you cannot completely avoid the risk and run a
so if you want coverage for the equipment inside the truck, this is business. While coverage is not readily available, contractors can
where you insure it. If you have larger pieces of mobile equipment, be held liable for a host of pollution events. Oil spills from an on-site
such as a track-hoe, forklift, backhoe, front end loader, mechanical fuel tank, removing a fuel tank, pollutants on the job (paint, solvents,
lift, etc., they can be listed individually on the policy for a lower rate asbestos, fiberglass, fuel in machinery or vessels, and supplies) are
than the other smaller tools which do not have to be specifically just a few examples.
listed. Machinery that is on water (machinery on a barge or in a Rented equipment can create its own insurance needs. Contracts
boat) needs broader coverage as the standard Inland Marine with equipment rental companies for lifts, specialized equipment
policy does not provide coverage when equipment is on the water and the like, often require the contractor to provide liability and
(waterborne). physical damage insurance for the rented unit. The only safe
An exposure that is somewhat unique to Marine Contractor is way to know if you are in compliance with the rental agreement
materials left on the job. It is not uncommon to find thousands of requirements is to call your agent and give him a copy of the rental
dollars of material that belongs to the contractor left on the jobsite. agreement, BEFORE YOU SIGN IT. Some of these agreements
After the work is accepted by and paid for by the owner or general contain hold harmless agreements that cannot be covered by
contractor they own it, but until that happens, they are yours. The insurance.
policy that covers this material is called an Installation Floater. It Hiring subcontractors is another area of potential problems for
covers materials in transit, on the job to be installed and installed contractors. While Marine Contractors (as used in this discussion)
awaiting acceptance. It will also cover the damage you may cause are not general contractors, there may be times when they hire a
to property belonging to others that you are installing (boat lifts, subcontractor to help out when he has too much work or needs
lights, plumbing parts, hardware, etc.). the expertise of another craftsman. When this happens, you need
On occasion, Marine Contractors are asked to provide a
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(Continued from Page 82) to the property of others, it does not cover includes liability, comprehensive, collision,
loss or damage to anything you have built. medical payments, uninsured motorist, and
Insurance The liability portion of personal types of more than a dozen other options. Not all
policies specifically excludes coverage for business auto policies are the same. Careful
to be aware that you are held responsible any business operations, hence the need for consideration must be given to securing the
for the actions of the sub and for overall job specific business liability insurance. ++ correct coverage’s for your specific needs.
site safety. Also, you become responsible 5 - Commercial Property Insurance
for providing workers compensation for 2 - Business Liability Insurance A commercial property policy provides
any of his employees if the sub has failed to The commercial general liability policy will coverage for real and personal property
secure workers compensation insurance. defend you and pay judgments against you that is used in a business. This policy is
You cannot avoid this responsibility. Your when you are found legally liable for bodily often referred to as a fire and hazard policy.
best protection is to obtain certificates of injury or property damage that is caused All forms of this insurance cover much more
insurance for commercial liability insurance by your business operations. This is a very than fire and hazard. Coverage is available
and workers compensation insurance, broad policy and therefore must contain in several levels of protection, ranging from
before the sub-contractor sets foot on the many exclusions. Most of the exclusions the least expensive which covers the fewest
job site. All certificates of insurance are not are necessary as other policy types are types of events to the “special” form, which
the same. It is critical that the sub you have needed to satisfy a more specific insurance provides the broadest coverage. This form
hired has the correct coverage. If he doesn’t need such as: automobile, watercraft, of coverage does not provide automatic
your insurance company may consider him workers compensation, aircraft and mobile extensions of coverage’s like those found
uninsured and charge you a premium just as equipment to name a few. One of the most on personal policies (contents, garages,
if he were an employee. This can cost you significant exclusions is damage to your loss of income, tools, etc.). Because of this,
thousands of dollars in additional premium, product. While it covers the property of you need an agent who takes the time to
which can be avoided by hiring properly others, it does not cover loss or damage to thoroughly understand your business and
insured subs. It is a good idea to have your anything you have built. The liability portion then offer the many options available to you.
insurance agent review certificates of of personal types of policies specifically 6 - Employee Dishonesty
insurance that you get from subcontractors excludes coverage for any business Insurance
before you let them do work for you. operations, hence the need for specific A separate policy or endorsement to the
Employers should consider purchasing (9) business liability insurance. commercial package policy to cover losses
Employment practices liability insurance caused by employee dishonesty. It can
to cover them for suits from employees 3 - Workers Compensation cover the loss of money, check forgery, or
alleging wrongful termination, age Insurance goods. Without this extension of coverage,
discrimination, sexual harassment, failure This is an insurance policy which provides theft or dishonest acts of employees are not
to hire, failure to promote, non-compliance benefits to employees for any injury or covered.
with the Americans with Disabilities Act, contracted disease arising out of and 7 - Inland Marine Insurance
and other similar employment actions. This arising from employment. All states have This is the insurance of property (generally
policy will pay the cost of defending an laws which require such protection for on an “all-risk” [special form] basis) that is
alleged wrongful act. That benefit in itself, workers and prescribe the length and in the course of transportation or is of such
makes this a very valuable insurance policy. amount of benefits provided. Not all workers a nature that it may easily be transported.
If you offer any benefit plans to your compensation insurance companies are the Also includes some risks at fixed locations
employees, you should consider purchasing same. Many agents advise their customers considered “instruments of transportation
(10) Employee benefits liability insurance. that “all workers compensation is the same”. or communication,” such as bridges,
This certainly isn’t true in New Jersey. tunnels, neon signs, and street clocks, etc.
1 - Commercial Liability Insurance This definition is an abbreviated description The term “inland marine” originally meant
The commercial general liability policy will of the coverage provided by this type of the insurance of goods in transit “inland”
defend you and pay judgments against you insurance policy. The actual policy consists instead of at sea.
when you are found legally liable for bodily of multiple pages and contains many terms 8 - Umbrella Liability Insurance
injury or property damage that is caused and conditions. This is a form of liability insurance protecting
by your business operations. This is a very policyholders for claims in excess of the
broad policy and therefore must contain 4 - Business Automobile Insurance limits of their primary policies. This form
many exclusions. Most of the exclusions This is coverage designed to provide is sometimes referred to as a commercial
are necessary as other policy types are insurance for commercial vehicles (other umbrella liability policy. The term umbrella
needed to satisfy a more specific insurance than private passenger cars). While cars comes from the fact that this policy provides
need such as: automobile, watercraft, can be added to the business automobile
workers compensation, aircraft and mobile insurance policy, your agent needs to (continued on Page 86)
equipment to name a few. One of the most guide you through the maze of options and
significant exclusions is damage to your limitations that apply when cars are added
product. While it covers damage you cause to this type of policy. Available coverage

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(Continued from Page 84) In Summary

Insurance Sound confusing? It is. Please note, the aforementioned article
is focused primarily on the requirements in the State of New
coverage over your other commercial liability policies. The purpose Jersey. Every State differs in requirements for Marine Construction
of this type of policy is to provide higher limits of insurance at the insurance. This is why it is best you to speak with an experienced
lowest possible cost. Commercial umbrella policies can be cheaper professional prior to purchasing any policy.
than purchasing higher limits on your primary liability policies as Anderson insurance agency was formed in 1967 with its
these policies use the primary policies as deductibles. These forms headquarters on Long Beach Island and Manahawkin New Jersey.
are not standardized, unlike many coverage forms in the insurance Our mission is to provide our clients with a choice of coverage’s
industry. Because of this fact, you need an agent who takes the from a variety of insurance companies to best fulfill their insurance
time to thoroughly understand your business and then offer a policy needs and budget. We pride ourselves on providing superior
that is right for you. service after the sale with policy administration and particularly
in assisting clients after they have suffered a loss. Our greatest
9 - Employment Practices Liability Insurance resource is our employees. Our staff of professionals includes
Coverage is available for legal costs to defend claims involving Certified Insurance Counselors, Accredited Insurance Advisors,
sexual harassment, wrongful termination and discrimination Certified Insurance Service Representatives and Accredited
including legal liability for such acts. Customer Service Representatives.
We have been insuring marine contractors for almost 40 years. We
10 - Employee Benefits Liability Insurance represent some of the most respected and competitive insurance
This form of insurance covers an employer against claims made companies that specialize in insurance programs designed for
against him by employees caused by a negligent act, error or marine contractors. For further information please contact:
omission in the administration of the insured’s employee benefit Anderson Insurance Agency, 295 Route 72 East, Manahawkin,
programs. Typical losses arising from providing incorrect advice NJ 08050 Phone: 800-444-8507 or 609-597-8507, Fax: 609-978-9649,
concerning an employee’s pension plan or failure to enroll E-mail: [email protected]. u
employees under a benefit program such as health, live, dental, or
vision insurance plans offered by the employer are covered under
this insurance.

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ShibataFenderTeam Completed
Another Dolphin Fender in the Bahamas

Since 2009, ShibataFenderTeam has replaced the majority of the
fender systems at this offshore oil terminal as part of an ongoing
upgrade and maintenance project at the facility. The latest fender
system is equipped with our CSS 2000 Fenders and a fender panel of
approx. 19’ x 11’ (5,700 x 3,200 mm), made in Germany.
Over the years, SFT has supplied for this facility a wide range of
fender systems with CSS 2250, CSS 1600, CSS 1450 and CSS 1150
Fenders as well as Element Fender systems for an adjacent terminal
on shore. All fender systems performed as expected and are highly
reliable and durable since this is key for an offshore terminal. All
rubber fenders have been tested at our production facilities under
the supervision of an independent third party and some also together
with the final client. That shows again, testing at the manufacturers
facilities together with an independent third party is the way to go
for testing and the client is always welcome to join testing as well. u

SALES PERSON
NEEDED

(In the U.S.)

Marine construction experience is a requirement

Job Description:

Marketing Greenheart Pilings /Timber to the USA Markets
- Purpleheart, Ipe and other Tropical Hardwood Lumber

- Greenheart Pilings, etc.

Please Contact:
Derek Koulen - South America Lumber Company
Ph: 315-636-440 • Email: [email protected]
Intl. Tel:011-592-6472538 • Skype # 3156364403 • Skype: derek.koulen

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Quality steel sheet
pile solutions

855-JD-FIELDS

Creative Pultrusions, Inc.
Earns ISO 9001:2015 Certification

Creative Pultrusions, Inc., a leader in the pultrusion manufacturing continuous improvement, customer satisfaction, and the active
industry, is pleased to announce today that it has earned the ISO involvement of both management and employees in a process
9001:2015 certification. The comprehensive system audits covered based approach. 
every aspect of operations.
“Any company that has been through the certification process “Fulfilling the strict requirements of the ISO 9001:2015 standard
knows that achieving ISO 9001 certification is demanding,” highlights our focus and commitment to deliver total customer
said Shane E. Weyant, Chief Executive Officer/President. “Each satisfaction,” Weyant said.
individual in our operations must be wholly dedicated to the pursuit
of quality. By scrutinizing our enterprise at every level, we assure Established in 1973 and located in Alum Bank, Pennsylvania,
that our customers are receiving superior customer service and Creative Pultrusions is a subsidiary of Hill & Smith Holdings
the highest quality products.” PLC, an international group with leading positions in the design,
ISO 9001:2015 is a quality management system standard that was manufacturing, and supply of infrastructure products and
developed by the International Organization for Standardization, galvanizing services. Hill & Smith Holdings’ group companies serve
which is an association of governmental and nongovernmental their customers from facilities in 7 countries: Australia, France,
organizations from many countries. The ISO 9001:2015 standard India, Norway, Sweden, UK and the USA. Hill & Smith Holdings PLC
is utilized to certify quality management systems that focus on employs approximately 4,150 staff members and is quoted on the
London Stock Exchange (LSE: HILS.L). u

Provincetown Marina Second Phase Complete

1200 Ft of SF Marina Concrete floating breakwaters installed.

The Provincetown Marina in Provincetown MA, recently completed
the second phase of the new marina, which incorporates the
massive SF Marina Systems  Type 600 floating breakwater.   The
20 ft wide floating breakwater is over 650’ long has a 6 ft. draft at
its deepest. The system is moored on 30 and 36 inch steel piles and
has a freeboard of 25”. In total SF Marina delivered over 2000’ of
14,16, and 20’ wide docks and floating breakwaters. IPE Decked
wooden fingers (Mecco Sullivan) have matching SS bollards with
lengths from 40 to 80 ft. The fingers were attached with a SS track
system. 

At the direction of the marinas Owners Chuck and Ann Lagasse, A
very high level of finish and amenities have been provided creating
a unmatched marina experience. Unique features include; Gray
color matched piles (Boston Bridge and Steel), and electrical
pedestals (Marina Electrical Equipment) which compliments
the concrete floating docks, and the 3,5,and 10 Ton SS bollards
put a shine to the Marina. A new product (from Keco pumps) is
the hidden in-slip pump out valves. The custom deck plates with
the marina logos embossed on them, leaving the dock with a
uncluttered appearance. This high-end marina provides berthing
and services for permanent, and transient vessels from the modest
size cruiser to the Super Yacht. u

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Coastal Pile Cutters, LLC.

Cutting battered steel jacketed concrete piling. SAVING YOU
TIME AND MONEY

Valued Contractors…

Project Managers are always looking for ways to cut cost
and finish their project on time and within budget. View
our website and see how we can cut days even weeks
out of your bridge, dock and pier removal projects. Cutting
piling, pile caps, and tie beams above and below the water
line without the need for divers makes quick work of your
removal process. Time is money. Let Coastal Pile Cutters
International, Inc., show you how we can improve your
bottom line.

Battered piling
are cut by adjusting
the shears rigging to
the same angle as the
batter. No divers or

additional time
is required.

18 inch battered
piling were remover

from old dock.

Rigging shear for battered cuts. Battered steel jacketed piling.

Coastal Pile Cutters International, Inc., looks forward to bidding on your next bridge, dock,
or pier removal project. Pricing depends on size and quantity of the pilings. There is no project
too big or too small. We have the experience and expertise to make your next piling removal
project.quick and easy.

Coastal Pile Cutters, LLC We are
the Pile Cutting
PO Box 878, 4125 Miller St, Bacliff, TX 77518 Industry Leader
Contact: James Todack
www.coastalpilecutters.com
281-339-9990 • Cell: 281-960-7478
Email: [email protected]

30 m Long Fender Guidewall Supplied
for Ferry Terminal in Galtby

The ferry terminal in Galtby, Finland, on
the island Korpo is located in the Åland
archipelago south of Turku. Galtby is an
important port for the ferries connecting
the island Korpo with other islands and
mainland Finland.
In the process of a reconstruction the
port ordered a 30 m long guidewall from
ShibataFenderTeam. The guidewall consists
of 3 pieces, each is 10 m long. The straight
sections are connected with each other and
fitted with UHMW-PE low friction face pads.
All parts were made in Germany. 
Together with a separate corner section,
the guidewall forms a continuous berthing
array. The guidewall sections are equipped
with 16 ShibataFenderTeam´s CSS 500 Cell
Fenders which absorb the kinetic energy of
the berthing vessels.  u

More Than 200 Cylindrical Fenders
Delivered to Gdansk, Poland

After 3 years, our long term contract with
the Port of Gdansk came to a successful
completion with the last partial shipment
of Cylindrical Fenders. In total, we have
supplied 264 Cylindrical Fenders (320 x 150
x 2,650 mm). The fenders were mounted
diagonally to cover vertically more area of
the quay wall.

Our fenders were required for the
refurbishment of berth “WOC I” (Free
Customs Area) which is dedicated for bulk
carriers. The area is important to the Port
since goods can be unloaded from ships
arriving from non-EU countries and later
exported without custom and tax fees or
additional procedures.

Besides the berth, also warehouses
and other infrastructure were built and
renovated. u

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Bragg Crane Signs for More Link-Belt Cranes

Bragg Crane Service, headquartered in Long Beach, California, backbone of the Bragg taxi crane fleet for the past 20 years.
recently finalized the purchase of eight new Link-Belt Cranes with
Nixon-Egli Company. Bragg, a long-time Link-Belt owner, will take “From our experience to date, the new HTC-86110 is a great blend
delivery of all units by the end of third quarter 2017. The package of reach, capacity and outstanding road ability that is already
includes five new HTC-86110 telescopic truck cranes, one HTT- exceeding our expectations,” stated Johnson. He went on to say
86110 telescopic truck terrain crane and two 110|RT rough terrain that they are looking forward to their first Link-Belt truck terrain,
cranes. Ian Johnsen, Bragg Crane Rental’s Vice President and Chief which should excel in the confined work environment of their Santa
Operating Officer, noted that Link-Belt truck cranes have been the Barbara region. u

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These are deteriorated dock pilings This is the installation of a SnapJacket

◆ Constructed from a highly-
durable PVC

◆ The damaged piling is
encased in a PVC shell with
the void between the piling &
shell filled with concrete

◆ Impervious to the elements

◆ Keeps CCA chemical
contaminants from leaching
from the piling into the water

This is the end result! ◆ Prevents wood boring
organisms from attacking the
And yes… piling
that is “one individual”
installing a SnapJacket! ◆ oh…and no more “hour-glass”
shaped pilings down the road.

As for cost, well…there is NO COMPARISON between the installation of
a pile saving SnapJacket versus the installation of a new piling!

Give us a call, send us an email or simply go to our website for pricing and further information.

Shoreline Plastics, 300 Alton Box Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32225 Phone: (904)-696-2981
Email: [email protected] Website: www.shorelineplastics.com

ALL Family of Companies Named
Authorized Dealer for Kobelco Cranes

Will offer full line of hydraulic crawler cranes from 85 to 275 USt

Effective immediately, the ALL Family of
Companies has been named an authorized
dealer for Kobelco Construction Machinery
USA for the exclusive territory of Ohio,
West Virginia, and Western Pennsylvania,
including Pittsburgh. The ALL Family will
provide equipment and parts sales and
equipment service for Kobelco’s complete
CK series of 5 hydraulic lattice-boom
crawler cranes, ranging from 85 USt to 275
USt capacities.

As an authorized Kobelco dealer, ALL is
committed to extensive product and service
training support to ensure customers
receive efficiency, comfort, durability, and
productivity.

“Kobelco is dedicated to providing a
nationwide dealer network in which the
manufacturer/dealer relationship is valued
and nurtured and where each dealer’s
territory is exclusive and respected. That is
very attractive to us,” said Michael L. Liptak,
president of ALL. “As Kobelco’s partner, we
will maximize the ownership experience for
every customer in the territory.”

Kobelco’s goal as a global leader is to pursue
smart engineering and environmentally
conscious manufacturing and operation,
with solutions to meet the environmental
requirements of next-generation cranes.
“This leadership positioning lead us to
this dealer relationship,” explained Liptak.
“We’re committed to investing in machines
that will provide distinct advantages for
our customers, and Kobelco provides
thoughtfully designed products that
operators love, a favorable customer
experience overall, and high value,” he
added.

As an authorized dealer, ALL will service and
support its Kobelco equipment even after a
sale. Customers can order manufacturer-
direct parts through ALL 24 hours a day, 7
days a week, and ALL’s highly trained service
team can provide regular maintenance on
site or in their service departments. u

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No Big Deal: New Cost Effective Method for
Transporting Massive Docks

Advanced technique for lifting and delivering heavy dock modules
makes new public fish market at Steveston Harbour a reality.

On a rainy Thursday morning along the pier next to Steveston access, so there would be no bridges to cross or roadways with
Landing, vendors peddle prawns, halibut and enormous Dungeness weight restrictions to traverse. The team quickly realized that the
crabs. Visitors buzz about the public fish sales float, searching for 300-ton crane that was initially planned for launching wasn’t going
the coveted spot prawns that are only available six weeks out of to work. Bringing in a larger crane would have run the project over
the year. The quaint little town, located in the southwest area of budget, something Steveston couldn’t allow.
Richmond in British Columbia, makes you feel like you are stepping Bellingham Marine was able to engineer a customized proprietary
into the past. However, one step on the enormous new concrete equipment setup that allowed the floats to be lifted and loaded into
floats holding the entire market up will remind you that times have the water without the use of a crane. The floats were towed to
changed. Steveston Harbour by tugboat, where they were to be installed.
Steveston Harbour is one of Canada’s largest commercial fishing “The savings we were able to create for the Harbour Authority with
hubs, situated on the south arm of the Fraser River. The fishing dock this new way of handling large floats made the project financially
has been open to the public since 1895 and was in serious need of feasible,” said Rob Rasmussen, General Manager for Bellingham
repairs. Marine’s NW division.
Bellingham Marine was awarded the contract by the Steveston “We were able to cast the modules in our plant, which provides
Harbour Authority in March of 2016. The agreement included the the greatest level of control over product quality, and deliver to
manufacture and supply of 20 float modules, each of which: Steveston Harbour in a very cost effective way.”
• Measures 14 ft. × 60 ft. The public fish sales float officially opened on May 11, 2017,
• Weighs 160,000 pounds, nearly the same as a Boeing 737 airliner.  although some parts are still closed to the public while power and
They were in need of an economical, custom solution to replace water services are being run. Once the dock is fully operational,
the floats, and due to the massive size requirements that was a tall the Harbour will hold a grand opening ceremony to celebrate the
order to fill. Many companies placed bids to build the modules, but milestone.
Bellingham Marine was the only one able to come up with a cost- Want to know how we’ve made the handling and transport of
effective way to deliver. oversized floats more economical? We can help with marinas of any
The floats were poured at Bellingham’s casting site in Bellingham, size or shape, contact us to explore your options! u
Washington. The advantage of this location is the direct water

Bellingham Marine engineered a proprietary method for lifting the 80-ton Steveston Harbour floats, saving both time and money for the client.

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“NEW” SPUD BARGE

120’ x 45’ x 7’

AVAILABLE FOR LEASE/RENTAL

- New Construction

- Built by Sterling Shipyard,
Port Neches, TX

- Inland Barge

- Deck Plate – ½”

- Sides and Bottom Plate –
3/8”

- Deck Fittings
• Four (4) 8” Double Bitts
• Six (6) 36” Kevels
• Two (2) Towing Pads
• Eleven (11) 18” Diameter
Flush Single Bolt
• Manholes with Vertical
Access Ladders

Contact:

Galesville, MD. 20765
410-867-1818

www.smithbarge.com

ShibataFenderTeam Supplies
Largest Parallel Motion Fender Ever

The largest single Parallel Motion escorting. The third truck transports all necessary accessories.
Fender ever made has today left our While transit through Germany and Belgium is restricted to night-
production facility in Rechlin, Germany times France allows this type of overwide transports during daytime
(SFTP), for delivery to the RoRo Ferry only.
Terminal in Dunkirk, France. The ShibataFenderTeam is proud of all colleagues who were involved in
system has an impressive total weight the design and manufacturing of the largest single Parallel Motion
of 72 t. Fender ever made.
Back in July 2015 we were directly Safe travels to Dunkirk. u
approached by the customer aiming for
an exclusive partnership for the design
and construction of a very exposed
fender system with a demanding
specification. The engineering work spanned over a period of 2
years including numerous site and factory visits.
The steel fender panel measures impressive 11 m x 3,05 m and
weighs over 29 t occupying one full special heavy weight truck.
It will be equipped with 4 double SPC 1000 Fender assemblies. A
second truck carries the torsion arm to Dunkirk. The overall width
here is 3,75m which exceeds the maximum width of a standard
truck by more than 1 meter thus requiring special permission and

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