Infrastructure, Dock Improvements and Ship FF&E – Phase 2    

With the anticipated arrival of the National Security Multi-Mission Vessel to Texas A&M University at Galveston, Texas A&M University at Galveston has embarked on a project to improve their existing wharf and create a new pier/dock extension to berth the vessel when on campus. Due to heavy weather mooring requirements that include a required dredge depth, the new pier/dock extension will be relocated to an existing wharf east of the current training dock.  The scope of work addresses infrastructure support, wharf improvements, and site elements that will be required. 

These wharf improvements provide the campus with an upgraded facility with adequate utility capacity and connections to support the NSMV when berthed. Project elements include: 

• A replacement of the existing bulkhead;
• A new, open-pile pier/dock extension with mooring bollards and fendering to meet heavy weather mooring analysis provided by MARAD;
• Dredging to deepen the berth at both the pier/dock extension and wharf to accommodate the NSMV;
• Extension of campus utilities to the existing wharf
• Necessary mechanical and electrical equipment to connect the NSMV to campus utilities;
• Demolition of warehousing structures in poor condition to create an expanded heavy duty pavement zone for vehicular and large truck access; and
• Site security elements to create a pier security zone including an on-site camera system, a physical security barrier/fence, and appropriate site lighting