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Sarah Long Bridge Replacement Update – Ben Walz, MaineDOT Mr. Ben Walz outlined the current sta-
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tus of the Sarah Long Bridge replacement project. The project, which is led by Maine DOT is moving along well. The replace- ment includes signifi cant construction in and around the channel in the vicinity of the existing bridge. Current construction milestones include: 12 of 13 approach piers installed, 1 of 2 tower footings completed, and 62 of 88 tower segments cast. Addition- ally, 189 of the 355 vehicular and railroad segments have also been cast. A decision was made to close the bridge to vehicular traffi c about a month early due to a lifting problem. The bridge will now remain in the elevated position until it is demolished. Vehicular traffi c is rerouted to Routes 1 and 95 but marine traffi c is unob- structed.
Upcoming work includes the contin-
ued casting of the remaining vehicular and railroad and tower segments; Casting the re- maining piers and abutments; Placing 3000 cubic yards of concrete for the Portsmouth Tower footing; and Commencing demoli- tion of the existing bridge. A channel closure will be required
between October 10- 16. MaineDOT is partnering will all concerned parties includ- ing, the Coast Guard, pilots, and waterway users to ensure that traffi c can be diverted or re-scheduled to avoid the needed channel confl icts. NH DES is taking measures to ensure that oil spill response equipment is pre-deployed/repositioned to ensure full riv- er spill response coverage is achieved in the event of a spill during the channel closure.
NERACOOS Update – Tom Shyka, NER- ACOOS Tom Shyka provided an update on the
NERACOOS ocean data buoy system. In addition to hourly buoy data, other data products include forecasting of water levels, coastal fl ooding and erosion forecasts, as well as ocean forecasts. Mr. Shyka present- ed routine updates on various buoys among which include a new Algal Bloom detection buoy in Wells and a new water level sensor in Saco Harbor which will help document tidal surge in storms and hurricanes. He also discussed specifi c water tem- perature data collected from NERACOOS
buoys that indicated warming trends in various levels of the water column along the Maine coast. Understanding and utilizing this data can help fi shermen better forecast fi shing scenarios and help the market predict and prepare for catch volumes and quality. In particular, he provided sample data col- lected since January from Mount Dessert Island, which suggested surface water temperatures tracking higher but generally along a normal average (based on a 15-year average). However, water temperatures col- lected at 20 meters below the surface were consistently and uncharacteristically much higher than average. For more information, please visit http://
www2.neracoos.org to learn more about the extremely valuable on-line tools available through NERACOOS.
Coast Guard Update: CHEM VENUS After Action Brief – CDR Andy Myers, USCG On June 29, 2016 the chemical tanker
CHEM VENUS ran aground and allided with unoccupied moored sailboats in a mooring fi eld off Goat Island while out- bound near the mouth of the Piscataqua River. The Coast Guard dispatched marine inspectors to ascertain damage and verify the condition of the vessel and issued a Captain of the Port Order to the vessel con- taining post-accident instructions. It was de- termined that the hull was breached causing fl ooding of several forward compartments, which was verifi ed with an underwater dive survey. The Coast Guard also activated its specialized Salvage Engineering Response Team (SERT) located in Washington DC. The SERT was able to perform remote struc- tural calculations to determine the safety of the vessel including its structural integrity following the accident. Responding to the threat of pollution, the vessel operator acti- vated its Vessel Response Plan and engaged a Qualifi ed Individual who coordinated ample resources including vessels, boom, and personnel, to respond to a potential spill. Although there was no pollution released into the environment, the potential needed to be mitigated. Due to the unique position of the grounding, the accident required input from both NH Department of Environmen- tal Services as well as the Maine Department of Environmental Protection, due to the proximity to the state boundary line. After being stabilized, the vessel was cleared for
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a trans-Atlantic voyage to discharge its remaining cargo and to eff ect permanent repairs. The voyage required pre-departure briefi ng and concurrence of the Coast Guard, the Flag State (Panama) as well as the Clas- sifi cation Society, and all of the Port States that the vessel would transit.
Subchapter M Implementation - CDR Andy Myers, USCG On June 20, 2016 the Coast Guard
released safety regulations governing the in- spection, standards, and safety management systems of towing vessels, in a Final Rule. The Final Rule represents over 10 years of work in developing towing vessel standards
for a vessel population of over 5,000 tow- ing vessels across the country. The Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2004 reclassifi ed towing vessels as vessels subject to inspection and authorized the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security to establish requirements for a safety management system appropriate for the characteristics, methods of operation, and nature of service of towing vessels. The rule, which includes provisions cov- ering specific electrical and machinery requirements for new and existing towing vessels, the use and approval of third-party
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