Posts by Marine Structures
Marine Structures Produces Heavy Weather Moorings For Naval Station Mayport
It is standard procedure for U.S. Navy ships to go to sea prior to forecasted heavy weather, such as an approaching hurricane or major storm. Some ships, such as ships under repair, ships under construction, harbor craft and other vessels may not be able to go to sea. These ships must be securely moored during…
Read MoreMarine Structures Supplies Marine Bollards to Soo Locks at Sault Ste Marie
While many of our projects are within major ports bordering oceans, we are also busy supplying bollards and cleats on the inland waterways of the United States. A few years ago, we were honored to provide American made tee-head marine bollards to the Soo Locks at Sault Ste Marie in Michigan. The Army Corps of…
Read MoreThe Importance of Prepping Steel Surfaces Before Priming and Painting Marine Bollards
When preparing for a maritime project, many engineers think about all of the products that must be costed out to complete the build successfully. Bollards, cleats, nuts, bolts and concrete are major parts of the list along with installation and labor. Many times, an important step is left out of the job quote, which could…
Read MoreMarine Structures’ Mooring Bollards Are Heading to Oneida Lake In New York
Marine Structures is excited to announce that its domestically manufactured mooring bollards will make their next appearance at Oneida Lake in Central New York to aid mooring vessels at a popular dock and fishing site. These bollards are rated for 10 metric tons, which is the smallest single bitt bollard we manufacture. The New York…
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