Design and Construction of Marine Facilities for Mooring and Berthing of Vessels in the Port of New York and New Jersey
EVENT DESCRIPTION
The Port of New York and New Jersey (the Port) is a conduit of global commerce and a major generator of jobs and economic activity in the region. It is the largest port on the East Coast of North America, the second largest in the nation, and one of the most productive high-volume port operations globally. In addition, the City of New York (the City) has over 520 miles of coastline, more than the coastline of Miami, Boston, Los Angeles and San Francisco combined. The Port's 10 miles of wharf structures and the City's marine and ferry terminals, provide the key infrastructure for the safe mooring and berthing of vessels and other watercraft essential to the City and the entire mid-Atlantic.
This presentation will provide insight into the typical design and construction of facilities for the berthing and mooring (both temporary and permanent) of vessels in waters of New York and New Jersey. The first part will provide details on the typical regional structure types and review the cost, resilience, and permitting pros and cons of the various options. Utilizing this basis, the presentation will provide an overview of the interaction of vessels and the marine structures during berthing and mooring, covering fender systems, mooring appurtenances, and key structural and geotechnical design considerations. Finally, the presentation will conclude with examples consisting of a floating ferry barge, new pier, and a marine terminal. The examples will review regional permitting challenges, constructability, and long-term maintenance
considerations.
SPEAKER/PRESENTER
Stephen A. Famularo, PE
Steve is a professional engineer, certified commercial diver, and board-certified Port Engineer with over 29 years of experience in maritime engineering including underwater inspection, marine structure rehabilitation, service life evaluation, asset management system design, coastal engineering, climate resiliency planning, and structural/geotechnical design of piers, wharves, bulkheads, and floating structures. Steve has his BS in Civil Engineering from Manhattan University and MS in Coastal Engineering from UC Berkeley and is Licensed as a PE in 7 States. He is a Member of the Moles, a fraternal organization of the heavy construction industry, and the Chair of the NYC Department of Buildings Waterfront Code Development Geotechnical, Coastal, and Structural Design Technical Committee.
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