HAMPTON ROADS MARITIME AND PORTS CAPACITY REPORT

Profiles of ports, shipyards, manufacturers, waterfront land availability, and fishing activities.

Prepared by SAIC / VCERC July 2009

Authors: Neil Rondorf, SAIC Tim Wilkins, Paliria Energy, Inc. Justin Turner, SAIC/VCERC Intern

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS......2 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY...4 WRITING CREDITS8 1. PORTS AND TERMINALS.....9 1.1 PORT OF VIRGINIA........9 1.1.1 Norfolk International Terminals.........................................................9 1.1.2 Newport News Marine Terminal.......................................................11 1.1.3 Portsmouth Marine Terminal...........................................................12 1.2 PRIVATE PORTS...15 1.2.1 APM Terminals.................................................................................15 1.2.2 Elizabeth River Terminals.................................................................15 1.2.3 Lamberts Point Docks.....................................................................16 1.3 PORT SUMMARY ..............18 2. BARGES AND TUGS.....19 2.1 NORFOLK..19 2.1.1 Hampton Roads Leasing, Inc............................................................19 2.1.2 Moran Towing Corporation..............................................................20 2.1.3 Norfolk Barge Company...................................................................22 2.1.4 Norfolk Tug Company......................................................................24 2.2 PORTSMOUTH......25 2.2.1 C & P Tug and Barge Company.......................................................25 2.2.2 Columbia Coastal Transport............................................................26 2.2.3 Crofton Industries.............................................................................27 2.2.4 Weeks Marine, Inc............................................................................28 2.3 HAMPTON .....30 2.4 CHESAPEAKE.......31 2.5 VIRGINIA BEACH....41 2.6 BARGE DESIGN INDEX..42 2.6.1 Inland Barges....................................................................................42 2.6.2 Ocean Barges....................................................................................43 3. SHIP MODIFICATION AND MAINTENANCE....44 3.1 A2SEA ....44 3.2 SHIPYARDS...51 3.2.1 Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding.....................................................51 3.2.2 Moon Engineering Company, Inc.....................................................52 3.2.3 Lyon Shipyard, Inc............................................................................54 3.2.4 Colonnas Shipyard, Inc...................................................................55 3.2.5 BAE Systems Norfolk........................................................................56 3.2.6 Davis Boat Works.............................................................................57 4. DEVELOPMENT PROPERTIES.....58 4.1 FORD ASSEMBLY PLANT ......58 4.2 ORCA YACHTS PROPERTY....60 4.3 CHESAPEAKE DEEP WATER TERMINAL....62 2

Hampton Roads Maritime and Ports Capacity Report 4.4 PECK MARINE DEEP WATER PORT.....64 4.5 IMTT, SWAN OIL..66 4.6 IMTT (2)......67 4.7 OAKLAND INDUSTRIAL PARK....68 4.8 PLIANT BUILDING..70 4.9 CSX TERMINAL SITE...71 4.10 BRIDGEWAY COMMERCE PARK...73 4.11 BRIDGEWAY BUSINESS CENTER..74 4.12 BRIDGEWAY COMMERCE CENTER (II)75 4.13 BASF SITE77 4.14 JAMES RIVER COMMERCE CENTER 78 4.15 JAMES RIVER SHELL BUILDING...79 4.16 MEADOWVILLE TECHNOLOGY PARK.81 4.17 AMERICAN TOBACCO SITE83 4.18 MESSICK POINT.................84 4.19 KINNEY TRACT 1...85 4.20 CAPE CHARLES YACHT CENTER...87 4.21 PROPERTY LOCATIONS...89 5. FISHING...91 5.1 INTRODUCTION...91 5.2 ISSUES ARISING WITH WIND ENERGY..............92 5.3 COOPERATION BETWEEN SEA USERS...93 6. CONTACT INFORMATION.95 7. GLOSSARY OF TERMS..100

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This report intends to provide a look at the aspects and capacities of existing members of the Hampton Roads maritime industry; looking at marine ports and terminals, marine shipping and transport, ship modification and maintenance, available waterfront development properties, and the significance of the region to Virginias fishing industry. These indicators provide an industrial base for offshore wind energy, which has the potential to become a $15 billion dollar industry over the next ten years. Specific interest in all of these divisions is focused on the potential relationships they could have with the implementation of an offshore wind farm off the coast of Virginia Beach. Ports and terminals are gauged based on their storage availability and crane lifting capacity, as they would be utilized for import storage, assembly for installation and export of wind turbine components. Tug and barge companies were gauged based on their crane lifting capacity and fleet services, looking for those capable of transporting the heavy components between points of fabrication, storage, and implementation at sea. Shipyards are analyzed based on their capabilities both to perform necessary repairs which may arise during the construction process, as well as possibly retrofitting an existing ship for the specific function of installing wind turbines offshore. Waterfront development properties are profiled for the possibility of developing a facility in the Hampton Roads area for fabrication and processing of turbine components. The fishing industry is acknowledged as deserving consideration and constructive cooperation if offshore wind is to become a fellow sea user. This report is set in 5 sections to allow each subject to be treated independently, but it must be recognized that they are intricately related both technically and economically. The sections contain representative information and examples of existing technology and capacity to allow assessment of the ability of the region to support the development of offshore wind in Virginia and along the East Coast of the United States. The fact that a certain business, company or capability is not mentioned here should not be interpreted as a negative. This report serves as an assessment of capacity and is not an exhaustive index of every industry capacity and skill necessary to support a new industry development. Due to limited assets and staff, any omitted information is not intentional; only a reflection of the limitations and boundaries of the project. Lift capacities at all of the terminals are generally focused on container cargo and not designed for heavier break-bulk like wind turbine components. However, RO/RO service is generally available at most sites and may be the favorable option for these larger components. Among the largest of the shipyards surveyed, development infrastructure and channel access are generally as good as, if not better than, the port facilities. In addition, they generally have heavier lift capacities, making them suitable as both pre-assembly and storage areas, and offering high potential for turbine and foundation fabrication and 4

Hampton Roads Maritime and Ports Capacity Report vessel modification and servicing. For example, satellite facilities like Colonnas would be available for sub-component assembly, shipping and loading, and vessel servicing. In June 2007, due to economic stressors of the auto industry, the Ford Assembly Plant in Norfolk closed, negatively impacting the Hampton Roads metropolitan region. There has been much discussion of purchasing the plant to use as a development property. A nearby bridge would limit access to the property for large component transport, but the area still has potential as a component fabrication point. Other developable properties include individual sites and commercially zoned greyfields with a mixture of facility availability and generally good intermodal access. Although dispersed throughout the region, there is good potential to aggregate selected sites into an overall effective capacity for storage, assembly, and stage material for off shore support. As listed, Hampton Roads tug, barge, and marine transportation options are extensive, with multiple options that offer sufficient capacity for large component transportation to offshore site locations. Ports and Terminals: The harbor capacity of Hampton Roads is among the highest quality on the East Coast of the US. The import of goods and materials has the ability to extensively support movement of parts and components into the region for further assembly. In the long run, the port can serve to export manufacturing if this industry can be developed to maturity. In addition, the harbor and supporting waterfront industry contain a talented and trained workforce that can be expanded and retrained to support this new potential. Barges and Tugs: Within the Hampton Roads area there is significant capacity for assembly of the turbines and foundation elements. The ability to move these components and assemblies is strongly supported by an extensive fleet of tugs and barges. The size of the components will most effectively and economically be moved by water. Tugs and barges can be used as transfer vessels to move the assembly components from harbor to installation sites. Additionally, the support of maintenance can be served by tugs and/or barges if large component movement is required. The on-water workforce in the tug fleet can also support the installation and maintenance of the offshore facility. Ship Construction, Modification and Maintenance: The maritime industry in Hampton Roads has one of the greatest shipbuilding and repair capacities in the United States. The traditional role of Navy shipbuilding and repair can effectively be converted to support an offshore waterborne infrastructure. The need for high capacity offshore support ships such as jack up rigs or other installation vessels can be constructed, modified or repaired within several of the yards in the Hampton Roads area. In addition, maritime design capabilities in the local industry can solve any technical question that arises. A July 2008 report by NOAA found on trends in regional marine industries which indicated Virginia had the largest variety and overall capacity for shipbuilding and repair on the East Coast. The shipbuilding industry of the Eastern US consists primarily of a select few establishments in the Northeast region throughout Connecticut, Maine, and Virginia. 5

Hampton Roads Maritime and Ports Capacity Report According to a 2008 technical memorandum by NOAAs National Marine Fisheries Service, these three states alone comprise 91% of the regional employment in the shipbuilding sector, 51% of which is in Virginia. While its region may be comparatively small, the shipbuilding industry employs a large number of people and has continued to see region-wide growth in the number of establishments in the last two decades (from 139 in 1986 to 142 in 2005). Virginia alone has over 30 such shipbuilding establishments, compared to Delaware or New Hampshire which have only one or two. Virginia has also maintained either positive or sustainable growth in the shipbuilding industry, compared to states like Massachusetts, North Carolina, New Jersey, or New York which have seen a decline in such activity. Developmental Properties: The purpose of this section is to assess property in the Hampton Roads area that can be utilized or modified to support a large heavy industry with storage and assembly areas. There were several qualifiers such as access (water and rail for example) that would be required for movement of materials into and out of these locations. Many of these areas would require modification for access, power, and possible zoning, but the fact that areas exist which can support the potential development of an offshore wind farm industry was the critical factor. Fishing: The fishing industry in the Hampton Roads area consists of two aspects commercial and recreational. In addition, commercial fishing can be divided into two areas of major influence: 1) commercial fishing with rigs, crews and specific catch intended and 2) commercial fishing by head boats and charter boats where significant income is derived from a recreational day fishing clientele. This industry is supported by small marinas and boat yards throughout the region from the coastal marinas such as Rudee Inlet to harbors up into the Chesapeake Bay and the local rivers with access to the open water. The significance of this industry is multi-faceted in its ability to provide experienced watermen as well as a multitude of transportation support options. Another aspect of the importance of the local fishing industry is to allow development of offshore wind that can be complimentary and enhance local fishing, provide positive habitats and improve fishing stocks. The information presented here is collected from open-source, unclassified sources such as internet websites of the companies and organizations named, as well as dialogue between the Virginia Coastal Energy Research Consortium (VCERC) and maritime industry leaders. The information is based on the most data which could be collected, and is not favorable or bias towards any particular companies or organizations. The information provided here is designed solely as a reference for VCERC, the Commonwealth of Virginia and the industry.

Hampton Roads Maritime and Ports Capacity Report Findings: 1. Sufficient marine industrial capacity exists to support the development of off shore wind industry in Virginia. 2. Available workforce within the maritime industry and former DOD personnel in the region. A major economic impact will be diversifying the existing marine industry and allow growth in new technologies and skill sets. 3. Capacity exists for retraining this work force utilizing local technical schools, community colleges, and four year universities; such as ECPI, Norfolk State University, Tidewater Community College, Old Dominion University, and Hampton University. Such a retraining effort would require an investment in curriculum definition and technical-training course development. 4. Sufficient developable properties exist to support the requirements of the industry if aggregated and modified as necessary. Recommendation: A detailed study with the goal of gauging the maritime workforce requirements needed to support an offshore wind industry, with emphasis on training and educational development, should be undertaken. Because of Virginias existing prevalence in the industry, a change in ship-building employment in the state would have a proportionally greater impact on the Northeast maritime economies than would other states. Hampton Roads region is also the home to the largest industrial military complex in the US. This provides the area with a talented, trained workforce that is frequently seeking new careers after military service. This workforce includes experienced maritime managers, engineers with technical and shipboard experience, and individuals with experience functioning as part of a cohesive team at sea. Such military, industrial, and educational infrastructure provides Hampton Roads with extensive training potential for new industries. The production of offshore wind energy is an emerging industry which has potential to be worth over $15 billion within the next decade. It is the best interest of the Commonwealth of Virginia to secure its role as a significant leader of this industry and prepare now for the integration of new business which offshore wind energy will bring to our communities.

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WRITING CREDITS
Composition of the data presented in this report was performed by Justin Turner, an SAIC/VCERC intern from Old Dominion University. Justin is an Environmental Engineering student who has completed his undergraduate work and is beginning his Masters program at ODU. He has contributed to this project under the commission and guidance of Neil Rondorf, Vice President of Maritime Operations for SAIC. Mr. Rondorf is the founding industry partner of the VCERC team. He has worked closely with the ODU leadership, the VCERC team, and key energy and economic leaders in Virginia to present the industry perspective on this and other energy research efforts undertaken by VCERC. Mr. Rondorf is leading the companys strategic vision on ocean renewable energy for SAIC. In addition, he serves as the Technical Advisor to the US Technical Advisory Group and heads the US Delegation for the Technical Committee (TC-114) on international standards development for ocean renewable devices. Tim Wilkins, an SAIC subcontractor from Paliria Energy, Inc. has contributed significantly to research on economic potential for developing offshore wind and the required industry capacity to support this development. His background in large industries such as chemical manufacturing provided an insightful view into heavy industry, shipping, and the consumer view of energy necessary to maintain a balance for this report.

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1. PORTS AND TERMINALS

This section describes the major marine terminals and ports in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia. Familiarity with Virginias ports is important because of the direct relationship their business would share with that of an offshore wind project. Storage of turbine and foundation components will require the use of a marine terminal. Therefore, it is in the best interest of VCERC to have sufficient information for assessing which port (or ports) would best meet such needs.

1.1 Port of Virginia

The Virginia Port Authority is a state agency which owns and operates three marine terminals in the Hampton Roads area and an intermodal container transfer facility in Front Royal. Collectively, these facilities make up the Port of Virginia. Each facility has both outdoor and covered warehouse storage available. 1.1.1 Norfolk International Terminals (NIT) Size: Storage Capacity: 648 acres 34,219 TEUs of container storage 945,523 square feet of covered pier storage 500,000 square feet of dry storage 80,000 square feet cold storage Space for 740 stacked truck chassis 6,630 feet of wharf 6 berths 3 finger piers 14 post-panamax cranes 1 RO/RO berth

Pier Conditions:

Railway Connections: 89,300 feet of direct rail access serviced by CSX, Norfolk Southern Railway, and Eastern Shore Railroad. Planned future connection to the Commonwealth Railway Project.

Hampton Roads Maritime and Ports Capacity Report Channel Conditions: Berth South Channel Entrance South Container Wharf Pier 1 South Pier 1 North Pier 2 South Pier 2 North Pier 3 South Pier 3 North Center Entrance Channel North Berth (RO/RO) North Container Wharf North Entrance Channel Depth (MLW) 49 49 28 30 30 33 30 34 33 33 48 48

Crane Specifications:

(NIT Crane Specifications)

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(Port of Virginia Crane Reference Diagram)

1.1.2 Newport News Marine Terminal (NNMT) Size: Storage Capacity: 140.64 acres Space for 790 containers Space for 1,210 stacked truck chassis 394,000 square feet of covered storage space 256,000 square feet of dry storage space 43 acres of open-yard storage 3,540 feet of wharf, 3 berths

Pier Conditions:

Railway Connections: 42, 720 feet of direct rail access, direct cargo loading on and off ships to and from CSX break-bulk rail service; serviced by CSX, Norfolk Southern, and Eastern Shore. Channel Conditions: Berth Pier B South Pier B North Pier C South Pier C North Depth (MLW) 37 36 40 40 11

Hampton Roads Maritime and Ports Capacity Report Crane Specifications:

(NNMT Crane Specifications)

1.1.3 Portsmouth Marine Terminal Size: Storage Capacity: 219 acres 33,786 TEUs of container storage 94,471 square feet of dry storage space Space for 260 reefer receptacles 3,540 feet of wharf, 3 berths, a RO/RO berth.

Pier Conditions:

Railway Connections: Direct access to CSX and Norfolk Southern. Planned future connection to the Commonwealth Railway Project.

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Hampton Roads Maritime and Ports Capacity Report Channel Conditions: Berth Entrance Channel Container Wharf Depth (MLW) 43 43

Crane Specifications:

(PMT Crane Specifications)

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(Aerial Photo of Port of Virginia Terminal Locations)

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1.2 Private Ports

While the Port of Virginia is a political subdivision of the Commonwealth of Virginia, there are also prominent, privately-owned, commercial marine terminals in the Hampton Roads area, which should also be given consideration. 1.2.1 A.P. Moller Terminals (APM) APM is the largest privately-owned marine terminal in North America. The port utilizes state-of-the-art security and safety technology; including remotely controlled cranes, an identity-credentialing electronic security system with facial recognition, and lowemission equipment for environmental stewardship. The Port Manager is Edward McCarthy Size: Storage Capacity: 291 acres 1 million TEUs of container storage (2.1 million planned for phase II design) About 285 acres of undeveloped space to be used for breakbulk Pier Conditions: 4000 feet of berth Railway Connections: direct cargo loading between ships and rail service Channel Conditions: 50-feet deep channel depth 55 feet of alongside depth Crane Specifications: All-electric cranes 6 super post-Panamax ship-to-shore cranes 30 semi-automated rail-mounted gantry yard cranes 2 rubber tire gantry cranes with electric spreader bars

1.2.2 Elizabeth River Terminals (ERT) ERT is a Virginia branch of Kinder Morgan USA Incorporated, located along the southern branch of the Elizabeth River in Norfolk. The terminal specializes primarily in bulk commodities; such as fertilizers, ores and minerals, and grains. The general manager for the Mid-Atlantic regional office is Doug Pfluger. Size: Storage Capacity: 107 acres 10 acres of outside storage 500,000 square feet warehouse storage Pier Conditions: 1 35-feet draft barge dock 2 1000-feet berths Railway Connections: serviced by Norfolk Southern and CSX Channel Conditions: 50-feet MLW depth

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Hampton Roads Maritime and Ports Capacity Report 1.2.3 Lamberts Point Docks (LPD) LPD is a subsidiary of the Norfolk Southern Corporation, and is located directly across the Elizabeth River from APM and PMT. It is the primary breakbulk terminal in Norfolk and offers programs which tailor to customized supply chain solutions. The General Superintendent is Corine Barbour. Size: Storage Capacity: 117 acres 1.2 million square feet of warehouse and outdoor space Cold storage available 24-hour security Pier Conditions: 2 finger piers 6 berths Rail and mobile ramps available Lay-berth rentals available Railway Connections: direct rail access to Norfolk Southern lines Channel Conditions: 45-feet channel depth 32-feet MLW at berths Contiguous natural harbor No bridges are encountered between docks and open-sea Crane Specifications: 2 50-ton gantry cranes with automatic spreader bars

(Water Depth and Warehouse Map of LPD)

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(Aerial Photo of Private Port Locations Along Elizabeth River)

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1.3 Port Summary

As expected, waterside port and harbor facilities present multiple options, each with sufficient acreage and waterside depth capacities to meet project requirements. All three of the major ports through the Port of Virginia have sufficient space and no primary impedances to open water access which would limit the transport of pre-assembled rotors and other large turbine components. Despite its smaller size, NNMT is the primary breakbulk facility for the Port of Virginia, which would be the most effective method by which to ship and store wind turbine components. Also, NNMT currently looks to be the terminal with the most available land to negotiate and lease of in the future, and NNMTs #2 crane has the heaviest lifting capacity in the Port of Virginia. 25 acres of their outside storage space is fenced seperate and under lease by Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics (WWL), a company which runs an automobile processing operation for vehicles imported from Japan. WWL has a long-term contract with NNMT which runs through 2012, after which it will be up for a five year renewal. Currently only 10 acres of the fenced space is being utilized, leaving 15 acres which may be available for lease. Most of the covered warehouse space is spoken for and also engaged in a similar long-term contract. However, NNMT does have plans prepared for a new warehouse, construction of which will commence once the effects of recent economic lapses subcede. Contracts and leases can be arranged down to the month. Each of the private terminals generally met specification requirements with some access limitations encountered by Elizabeth River Terminals. Infrastructure development will likely be somewhat more advanced at the larger terminals. However, leasing, availability, and vessel modifications would be stronger at smaller, private terminals. APM also uses more environmentally-friendly equipment and contributes to green activities outside of the terminal, which could contribute to a beneficial partnership in gaining community support for a renewable energy project. Since Elizabeth River Terminals operates mostly with bulk commodities, they would probably not be relavent to the needs of a wind turbine assembly supply chain. However, they could possibly prove useful for storing and transporting raw materials in earlier, pre-fabrication stages of component development. Lamberts Point Docks may also be favorable for its servicability. LPD has the most experience in dealing specifically with breakbulk materials and is more forthright in addressing the needs of custom-designed supply chains. Estimates used for sizing and capacity assessment were based on assuming the nacelle of the turbine would be the heaviest component at 340 tons, and estimating a need for storage space of about 35,000 to 40,000 square meters. The only terminal which does not meet storage requirements is the Portsmouth Marine Terminal, which is designed more for stacked container storage. No single crane at any location meets the lifting requirements for the nacelle, however every yard has multiple cranes which would most likely be able to be utilized together to meet the lifting requirements. These lifting requirements also favor Newport News for it housing the strongest crane of the shipyards. 18

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2. BARGES AND TUGS

This section summarizes local barge and tug boat services operated out of the Hampton Roads area of Virginia. Utilization of local services domestic to Virginia is an appealing strategy in the move to maximize the economic benefits that an offshore wind project would bring to its surrounding region. Therefore, it is in the best interest of VCERC to have sufficient information for assessing which transportation services would best meet its needs. The data presented is comparative of each services fleet capabilities and availability, grouped by city.

2.1 Norfolk
2.1.1 Hampton Roads Leasing, Inc. Hampton Roads Leasing, Inc. is the legal entity of W3 Marine, a privately owned small business located in downtown Norfolk. W3 offers offshore crane, tugging, barge, dredging, and ship repair services; and is OSHA and NAVSEA compliant. W3 owns and operates a fleet of 4 tugs ranging from 1000 to 2000 HP, 5 floating cranes with lifting capacities of 125 to 300 tons, and 6 barges ranging in sizes from 110 x 32 to 250 x 70. W3 also operates its own shipyard in downtown Norfolk. The shipyard consists of three berths:

East Berth West Berth South Berth

Length 700 700 250

Depth 30 25 25

(W3 Shipyard along Indian River Road in Norfolk)

NAICS Codes which apply to W3 Marine include: 236210 - Industrial Building Construction 237110 - Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction 237120 - Oil and Gas Pipeline and Related Structures Construction 237130 - Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction 237990 - Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction 238910 - Site Preparation Contractors 238990 - All Other Specialty Trade Contractors 19

Hampton Roads Maritime and Ports Capacity Report 2.1.2 Moran Towing Corporation Moran Towing Corporation owns and operates 15 ports along the East and Gulf Coast of the United States, the Virginia division of which services the Port of Norfolk. Moran Norfolk has a fleet of 17 tugs, most of which are ocean class, and an on-site repair facility. The Navy has 8 Moran Z-Drive tractor tugs operating under long-term charter in Norfolk between the Norfolk Naval Station and the Little Creek Amphibious Base. The companys tugs and barges have engaged long, international projects to Europe, Africa, Asia, and Greenland. The Marion Moran tug regularly tows the Moran barge Virginia from the Mississippi River to Puerto Rico.

The Moran Norfolk Tug Fleet

Twin Screw Z Drive Tugs: Kaye E. Moran 5,100 HP Surrie Moran 4,200 HP Marci Moran 4,200 HP April Moran 5,100 HP Wendy Moran 4,200 HP Karen Moran 4,200 HP James R. Moran 5,100 HP Susan Moran 4,200 HP Kerry Moran 4,200 HP Patricia Moran 4,200 HP Tracy Moran 4,200 HP

Cape Hatteras (Twin Screw) 3,900 HP

Mortrac Tugs: Drum Point 3,005 HP Town Point 3,005 HP

Pushboats: Lisa Moran 2,800 HP Lorette Moran 1,400 HP Phyllis Moran 1,400 HP

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Hampton Roads Maritime and Ports Capacity Report The Moran Towing Corporation also operates the following barge fleet:

(Moran Towing Corporation Barge Fleet)

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Hampton Roads Maritime and Ports Capacity Report 2.1.3 Norfolk Barge Co. The Norfolk Barge Company is a division of Colonnas Shipyard, Inc, a full service ship repair facility in the Port of Norfolk. Colonna's Shipyard holds a NAVSEA Master Ship Repair (MSR), Authorized Boat Repair (ABR), and ISO 9001:2000 Compliant QMS. Colonna's Shipyard Incorporated consists of the shipyard, Colonna's Yachts, Steel America, Flow Control Technologies, Colonna Down River, Norfolk Barge, and Trade Team, LLC. The Norfolk Barge Company owns and operates the following fleet of barges:

Crane and Deck Barges Billy Jr. 150' x 45' x 9' Steel deck ABS classed (15) watertight compartments (2) raised spudwells Raked one end For large cranes of heavy loads #90 Barge 90' x 60' x 9'3'' (2) 90' spuds (8) watertight compartments Raked both ends Spud design Working platform for large cranes or heavy loads Bobby 120' x 45' x 7' Flat steel deck ABS classed (10) watertight compartments (2) raised spudwells Raked one end For large cranes or heavy loads Randall 60' x 24' x 4' Flat steel deck (2) 40' spuds, uses 12'' ID spuds (4) watertight compartments Raked one end Can also be chartered for use as flat deck barge

Flat Deck Barges Billinda 150' x 32' x 9'6'' Steel deck Stern is fitted with (2) fixed skegs (6) main void compartments Raked both ends Junior 135' x 35' x 10' Steel deck (8) watertight compartments, with centerline transverse and rake bulkheads Raked both ends 22 Virginia 120' x 32' x 10' Asphalted deck (8) watertight compartments, with centerline transverse and rake bulkheads Raked both ends Billy IV 120' x 30' x 7' Flat steel deck (6) watertight compartments, with centerline transverse Raked both ends

Hampton Roads Maritime and Ports Capacity Report Martina 110' x 32' x 8' Flat steel deck (5) transverse bulkheads Raked both ends Charlie 110' x 30' x 7' Flat steel deck (6) watertight compartments, with centerline transverse Raked both ends Heath 120' x 30' x 7' Flat steel deck (6) watertight compartments, with centerline transverse Raked both ends Quinn 110' x 30' x 7 Flat steel deck (6) watertight compartments, with centerline transverse Raked both ends

Small Deck Barges #40 Barge 40' x 20' x 4' (2) 12'' spud wells on starboard side (1) 12'' spud well, aft end centerline, 4' from end (6) watertight compartments, with centerline transverse Coated inside for fresh water use (8) in deck tie-downs #32 Barge 32' x 16' x 3'6'' (2) 12'' spud wells on starboard side (1) 12'' spud well, aft end centerline, 4' from end (6) watertight compartments, with centerline transverse (8) in-deck tie downs #24 Barge 24' x 12' x 3'6'' (2) 10'' spud wells on starboard side (6) watertight compartments, with centerline transverse (8) in-deck tie downs #50 Barge 50' x 25' x 4'6'' (2)11'' spud wells on bow end (7) watertight compartments Crane barge, can also be used as deck barge

(Norfolk Barge Company Barge Fleet)

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Hampton Roads Maritime and Ports Capacity Report 2.1.4 Norfolk Tug Company The Norfolk Tug Company operates 7 tugs along the East and Gulf Coast of the United States. They provide barges with their service, and have experience transporting container and bulk cargo, as well as customized projects involving multiple barge and tug tows, dredging, and scow towing. In 2006, they began their re-building /re-powering program, an environmental initiative that consists of investing in new propulsion and electrical power generation engines. Five vessels have been re-powered using top tier Caterpiller propulsion machinery and every tug received new tier II John Deere/Kohler power generators. Also, the liner service that operates on the James River now burns Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel fuel, resulting in reduced pollution from emissions. Their tug fleet consists of the following vessels:

Ocean and Near Coastal Tugs Lucky D 94 x 28 x 13 Caterpillar 3512B engine 2600 HP Uses Intercon double-drum 1.5 wire Miss Gill 115 x 32 x 15 Caterpillar 3512C engine 3000 HP Uses Skagit double-drum 2 wire Pathfinder 105 x 28 x 14 Caterpillar D 399 engine 2250 HP Uses Smatco 1.75 wire

Near Coastal and Bay Tugs Robert Burton 74 x 26 8.6 Caterpillar C 32 engine 2000 HP Uses Smatco 1.5 wire Captain D 92 x 26 x 11 Caterpillar 3508C engine 2000 HP Uses Intercon 1.5 wire Taft Beach 80x 26 x 10.5 Detroit Diesel 16V149 engine 1800 HP Uses Smatco Waterfall double-drum 1.5 wire

Inland, Bay, and Bay Tributaries (Push Tug) Ellie J 71 x 27 x 8 Caterpillar 3508B 1550 HP Uses Electric WINTEC push gear with spectra line

(Norfolk Tug Company Tug Fleet)

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2.2 Portsmouth
2.2.1 C & P Tug & Barge Co. C & P is a small business tug boat operator that works hand-in-hand with McDonough Marine Service (below), who provides their barges. Their tugs operate along both the oceans and inland waterways of the East and Gulf Coasts of the United States. Their three-tug fleet consists of:

Hampton Roads push boat 1100 HP All welded steel Bow has two large pushing knees faced with rubber fenders and aft barge access ladders. Operates in Chesapeake Bay and tributaries, the Delaware River and Delaware Bay, and inland waters.

(Tug Hampton Roads)

Miss Jean model bow twin screw tugboat 1600 HP All welded steel Operates near-coastal areas from Maine to Texas, the Chesapeake Bay and tributaries, the Delaware River and Delaware Bay, and inland waters.

(Tug Miss Jean)

Miss Jennifer twin screw tugboat. 900 HP All welded steel Operates near-coastal areas from New York to Florida, Chesapeake Bay and tributaries, the Delaware River and Delaware Bay, and inland waters.
(Tug Miss Jennifer)

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Hampton Roads Maritime and Ports Capacity Report 2.2.2 Columbia Coastal Transport Columbia Coastal is a barge fleet company of the Columbia Group which operates along coastal and inland United States, as well as the Bahamas and Cuba. The rest of the Columbia Group is made up of Columbia Intermodal, a loaded trucking company; Columbia Container Service, a carrier equipment supplier; and Columbia Leasing, which owns and operates land, facilities, and heavy equipment for use by Columbia Group operations. Columbia Coastal operates the following fleet of 7 barges:

( Columbia Coastal Transport Locations)

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Hampton Roads Maritime and Ports Capacity Report 2.2.3 Crofton Industries Crofton Industries offers diving, construction, and technical services. Their areas of specialization include in-house design and installation of cofferdams; design, installation, inspection, and repair of sub-aqueous pipelines; ship husbandry; substructure investigation and maintenance; underwater construction; hydraulic dredging; static and dynamic vessel load testing; marine and land structural design; sub-sea power and communication cable installation; marine salvaging; and hydrographic surveys and seafloor mapping. Their tug fleet consists of only a single vessel. Crofton also offers the use of mobile hydraulic truck cranes, conventional cranes, and rough terrain cranes. Conventional cranes and mobile hydraulic truck cranes can be outfitted for rental on their own floating barges to service waterborne crane lifting and rigging needs. Cranes available from Crofton Industries include:

Hydraulic 165 Ton Grove GMK5165 90 Ton Grove TMS900E 80 Ton Grove TMS880E 70 Ton Link-Belt 8665 65 Ton Link-Belt 1170 50 Ton P & H T500 40 Ton Grove TMS 300B 12.5 Ton Hydraulic Boom Truck Conventional 175 Ton Manitowoc 4000W 150 Ton Manitowoc 4000W 100 Ton American 7260 50 Ton American 5299 40 Ton Northwest Model 6 15 Ton American 295

(Crofton Diver Inspects Pile)

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Hampton Roads Maritime and Ports Capacity Report 2.2.4 Weeks Marine, Inc. Weeks Marine, Incorporated is a construction and dredging company, headquartered in Cranford, New Jersey, with an office in Portsmouth, Virginia. Services offered include dredging, marine related construction and engineering, stevedoring, towing, heavy lift and salvage operations, and equipment rental and chartering. Weeks Marine also lists older equipment online for sale. Weeks Marine operates over 500 waterborne cranes, tugs, dredges, and barges. Their charter fleet of over 100 barges consists of many different classes and sizes; including small inland deck, material, carfloat, hopper, and crane barges; as well as large ocean faring deck and floating crane barges capable of international travel on the high seas. Turn-key packages, combining barge and equipment charters with towing and heavy lift services are also available. Floating cranes range in capacity from 35 to 500 tons, steel deck barges range in sizes from 90' x 30' to 250' x 75', with capacities from 250 to 5,000 tons, and tug boats have horsepowers from 400 to 4,200. Other equipment available to prepare and install equipment on Weeks Marine barges to meet specialized requirements include crawler cranes, winches, deck sheaves, fairleads, anchors, buoys, stanchions, mats, and fendering systems. Weeks Marine is also the only operator of hydraulic, hopper, and clamshell dredges based on the East Coast.

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(These are examples of some of Weeks most prominent vessels)

(Weeks Marines dredging fleet)

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2.3 Hampton
Lockwood Brothers, Inc. Lockwood Brothers is primarily a hauler transporter that offers crane and barge service. Their cranes range in capacity from 33 to 350 tons, but are all truck-mounted cranes and not available for mounting onto a barge for use at sea. Their barges measure 200 x 48 x 12 and 200 x 40 x 10, and have carrying capacities between 1500 and 2000 tons. All of their barges are heavy deck, RO/RO designs. Lockwoods barge experience typically involves intermodal transport of over-dimensional equipment, in pieces usually between 300 and 500 tons each, and has engaged in projects for the power, paper, oil, nuclear, chemical, and defense industries. Lockwood has also expressed interest in getting involved with the offshore wind industry. Their focus was previously set on Cape Wind, and they had even been approached by General Electric for transport of their turbine components before the company dropped its involvement with the Massachusetts project.

Lockwood transported this 170 long x 12 diameter pressure vessel from its fabricators plant in New Jersey to the customers dock in Texas by rolling it off the factory floor on a hydraulic trailer and onto one of their barges.

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2.4 Chesapeake
McDonough Marine Service Headquartered in Louisiana, McDonough Marine is a global marine transporter that operates an office and barge fleet in Chesapeake, Virginia, located along the southern branch of the Elizabeth River. McDonough offers deck, hopper, shale, crane-mounted, ocean-faring, and heavy deck-load barges. McDonough Barge Fleet Specifications:

Deck Barges

Hopper Barges

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2.5 Virginia Beach

Global Rigging and Transport, LLC. Global Rigging and Transport is a North American heavy lift and transport company which engages in projects all over the world. The company has two main offices: one in British Columbia, Canada; and the other in Virginia Beach. Equipment at their disposal includes hydraulic lifting up to 4000 tons, hydraulic jacking of 2200 tons, and hydraulic skidding systems for up to 5000 tons. The company also offers heavy rigging design and supply services. Past rigging projects have included crane modification and relocation for the US Navy, and all rigging for their projects are designed, fabricated, and installed by Global Rigging. A piece of Global Rigging equipment most relevant to an offshore project would be their 250 ton floating crane, named Big Johnson. While the average rated capacity of the crane is 250 tons, it has lifted loads as heavy as 325 tons when offloading hopper barges arriving from the US Gulf in Tacoma, Washington. Big Johnson has also been used to install ferry ramps, salvage sunken vessels, load concrete girders for bridge projects, and launch yachts and tug boats. In addition to their existing equipment stationed worldwide, a 6000 square foot shop in Vancouver is available for the design and manufacturing of any additional equipment that may be needed.

(Global Rigging and US Navy)

In 2002, Global Rigging disassembled a US Navy crane for inspection, and then relocated and reassembled the crane to the opposite side of an existing crane on the same pier.
(Global Riggings Big Johnson discharging a yacht)

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2.6 Barge Design Index

2.6.1 Inland Barges Most barges in the United States are inland barges. They are designed to operate on rivers, canals, sounds, bays, and lakes. They include deck barges, crane barges, hopper barges, and shale barges.

(Diagram of a Typical Inland Barge)

Deck barges are simply designed to carry cargo atop a flat, open deck. Deck barges can carry most any type of cargo, even livestock, and are even used as working platforms for workers and machinery when there is no available or sufficient land to set on. Sometimes, liquid cargos can be stored in the watertight, interior compartments of deck barges. Crane barges are basically deck barges designed and built specifically for the purpose of supporting a working crane. They are designed for maximum flotation and strength through the use of a box-shaped stern and additional internal trusses or bulkheads. Hopper barges are designed for the transport of dry bulk commodities like grain, timber, or coal. They can be covered or open depending on the needs of the cargo, and consist of a double-hull design wherein the main cargo hold is a hopper, separated from the hull by void spaces on the side and bottom. The hopper can then be removed from the vessel when it has reached its destination for metered distribution of the cargo.

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Hampton Roads Maritime and Ports Capacity Report Shale barges are designed specifically for the transport of cargo which cannot be discharged overboard because of environmental hazards, typically oil and shale cuttings. They can be of either a flat deck or hopper type design with extra bulkheads for maximum stability, as the risk of capsizing must be optimally minimized.

2.6.2 Ocean Barges Ocean barges are an alternative to high-speed ocean freighters for cargo transport beyond the inland boundaries of a region and international shipping. Shallow or undeveloped ports are usually inaccessible by large ships but can accommodate barges just fine. Also, high volume or extremely heavy cargo can be less practical to ship within a freighter (where they would take up more of a limited cargo hold) than with a barge. Ocean-faring barges are designed heavy and strong in order to withstand the hazards of ocean navigation, such as extreme weather.

(Diagram of a Typical Ocean Barge)

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3. SHIP MODIFICATION AND MAINTENANCE

This section will discuss the needs of vessels specific to the transport and assembly of wind turbine components at sea. By learning from the experience of previous wind turbine construction vessels and assessing the ship building resources available in the Hampton Roads region, an effective plan of implementation can be drawn which will meet the specific needs of Virginias offshore environment.

3.1 A2Sea
A2Sea is a Danish company founded in 2000 for the specific purpose of providing transport, installation, and maintenance services to the offshore wind industry. As of May, 2009, the company has installed over 60 percent of the worlds offshore wind turbines. The company operates a fleet of two ships and two jack-up barges ships, all specially designed for the task of installing offshore wind turbines. Originally container ships named M/V Ocean Ady and M/V Ocean Hanne, the two large transport vessels were obtained in 2000 through a long-term charter agreement with Orion - P.E.P, a shipping company based in Copenhagen, Denmark. They were then modified by A2Sea, given onboard cranes and suspension legs to provide additional support during construction at sea. In February 2005, A2Sea took full ownership of the vessels. The ship were then upgraded with heavier lifting capacities and extended legs, and renamed the M/V Sea Energy and M/V Sea Power. The jacking legs were extended from their original 17 meters to 28.5 meters in length, allowing them to operate in depths of up to 25 meters. Both ships are Germanischer Lloyd surface units. The ships have the same specifications, cranes, and capacities with the exception of deadweights, wherein the 2662 ton Sea Power is slightly heavier than the 2384 ton Sea Energy. They now make their home-port in Esbjerg, Denmark.

Ship Specifications: Length Breadth Draft Gross Tonnage Net Tonnage Deadweight Hatch Covers Deck Capacity distributed loads Max Speed Accommodations

91.76 m 21.6 m 4.25 m 3332 tons 999 tons 2384 tons McGregor steel pontoons handled by a container spreader On Hatches 1.5 ton/m2 On Aft Deck 2.5 ton/ m2 On Tanktop 4.0 ton/ m2 8.5 knots 14 clients in single cabins + A2Sea Crew 44

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(The Sea Energy at work)

(The Sea Power loading up)

Ship Cranes: Main Cranes Main Boom Main Jib Height Radius Capacity Demag CC-2500 60 m 12 m 83 m above sea level 22 m 100 tons at 22 m reach Applications up to 400 tons

Cargo Cranes Capacity

Hydralift 27 tons at 11.5 m reach 16 tons at 19.5 m reach (max)

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Hampton Roads Maritime and Ports Capacity Report In 2007, A2Sea acquired its first jack-up barge, the Sea Jack (formerly the Jumping Jack) from a long-term contract agreement with Thanet Offshore Wind Limited. The following year, they purchased the Sea Worker, another jack-up barge, from Dutch barge supplier Jack Up Barge BV. Generally, the barges are used for installation of turbine foundations, and then the ships are brought in for assembly of the turbines. During construction, the barges can also be used as additional platforms for transport of additional material.

Barge Specifications: Sea Jack Germanischer Lloyd, 100 A5 Self Elevating Unit Dutch 95.6 m 33.6 m 7.0 m 20 ton/m2 1500 m2 2500 ton 1.5 m 30 m Sea Worker MSC SEA-2000 ABS Self Elevating Bahamas 55.5 m 32.2 m 5.0 m 1600 tons 55.5 x 32.2 m 850 1480 tons (depending on configuration) 1.5 m 40 m 4 MSC type 2000 73.15 m 3.0 m diameter (4) electric driven winches, 30 tons each

Flag Length Beam Depth Deck Load Deck Space Deadweight Wave Height Limit Operating Depths No. of legs Jacking System Leg Length Leg Dimensions Winches

4 Winch Driver 49 m 8.3 x 7.7 m (8) for jacking (4) for retracting Winch Line Pulls 60 tons each Fuel Tank 200 m3 Fresh Water Tanks 93 m3 Sewage Tanks 65 m3 Mooring System 4 point hydraulic driven Winches (4) Skagitts Winch Power 136 ton brake power 30 ton line pull Wires (4) 1000 m Anchors (4) 10 ton Accomodations 40 persons (shared cabins) A2SEA Crew 19 - 27 persons (depending on project needs)

16 persons 0 - 16 persons (depending on project needs)

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Hampton Roads Maritime and Ports Capacity Report Barge Cranes: Sea Jack Manitowoc M1200 Ringer Sea Worker PC300 Offshore Crane, Manufactured by Favco Cranes, Malaysia 72 - 78 m 270 tons at 22 m reach 84 tons at 54 m reach Varies depending on crane boom configuration

Main Boom Jib (optional) Max Capacity

45.7 - 115 m 800 tons at 21 m reach 424 tons 32 m reach Varies depending on crane boom configuration

The Sea Worker also has an optional 19.5 m diameter helideck, drilling equipment, piledriving equipment, and an auxiliary crane that can lift up to 4 tons at a 15 meter radius. In June 2009, A2Sea and its vessels were bought and acquired by Danish energy company Dong Energy. Dong Energy has engaged A2Seas fleet in many projects in the past. The recent acquisition is the companys second step in industrializing its offshore wind program. The first step was taken three months prior, when it purchased 500 wind turbines from Siemens.

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(Sea Jack, General Design)

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(Sea Worker General Design)

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3.2 Shipyards
The following shipyards have locations in the Hampton Roads area which provide ship construction, modification, and repair services. 3.2.1 Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding The 550 acre Newport News shipyard of Northrop Grumman services both naval and commercial vessels. It is the only shipyard in the nation which designs, builds, and refuels nuclear powered aircraft carriers and one of only two companies which design and build nuclear-powered submarines. They provide ship repair services for the U.S. government and both domestic and foreign commercial vessels. Their repair capabilities include a machine shop, steel fabrication, motor rebuilding and repair, propulsion shaft repair up to 65 tons, high-capacity pump and valve repair and calibration, laboratory services, pipefitting, blast and coating, painting, electrical work, and an emergency mobile repair team. All of their standards and performance are in accordance with American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), Lloyds Register, Det Norske Veritas (DNV), Besloten Vennootschap (BV), Germanischer Lloyd (GL), United States Coast Guard (USCG), and ISO 9001. Their repair services are accessible by three dry docks, one floating dock, three piers, and an outfitting berth, with the following specifications:

Dry Dock 1 Dry Dock 2 Dry Dock 12 Floating Dry Dock Pier 2 Pier 5 Pier 6 Outfitting Berth

Length (ft) 650 862 2170 600 982 1160 850 1670

Width (ft) 92 116 250 140 70 80 82 N/A

Depth (ft) 33 31 33 43 45 (south) 35 (north) 35 35 40

(Northrop Grummans Newport News Shipyard)

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Hampton Roads Maritime and Ports Capacity Report 3.2.2 Moon Engineering Company Inc. Located in the Portsmouth Marine Terminal on 60 acres of waterfront property along the Elizabeth River, Moon Engineerings shipyard is accessible by an unobstructed, navigable waterway. The location specializes in repair, conversion, and alteration of commercial and Government vessels. The site features two piers 650 and 799 feet in length, 50,000 square feet of industrial shops and storage area, 3 RO/RO docks, and a minimum water depth of 36 feet at mean low water. Services relevant to ship repair and modification include: shipboard hull and tank preservation, sheet metal product fabrication and installation, fluid systems overhaul, air conditioning and refrigeration capabilities, engine overhaul and maintenance, pump/valve overhaul, re-tubing of condensers and heat exchangers, bearing surface refurbishment, rigging and lagging services, electrical work, coating, manufacturing of racks and bins, and custom cargo containers. All operations are USN compliant.

(Layout of Moon Engineering Shipyard and Facilities)

In 2004, the company was acquired by Earl Industries, an east-coast ship engineering and manufacturing service provider with locations in Baltimore, Maryland; Mayport, Florida; and now Portsmouth, Virginia.

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(Earl Industries, Portsmouth, Berth Specifications)

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Hampton Roads Maritime and Ports Capacity Report 3.2.3 Lyon Shipyard Inc. Located along the Eastern Branch of the Elizabeth River, Lyon Shipyard Incorporated is a locally owned full-service ship repair facility. Employing about 300 people, the shipyard provides labor for nearly any repair or modification job. They do not offer engineering or design services of any kind, but are equipped to perform any other task assigned to them. Lyons experience covers small tug and barge work as well as large ship work for private, commercial, and government customers. They have experience with assembling cranes onto barge platforms as well as adding jacking legs to vessels of various sizes. The facility itself consists of access to three railways, two dry docks, and 25 feet of channel depth. The docks are each about 400 feet long. SIC Code: 3731

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Hampton Roads Maritime and Ports Capacity Report 3.2.4 Colonna's Shipyard Inc. Colonna's Shipyard is a full service ship repair facility located in the Port of Norfolk. Colonna's full service team includes Colonna's Shipyard, Colonna Yachts, Steel America, Colonna Down River, Norfolk Barge and Trade Team. Colonna Down River is their mobile, full-service marine repair division. They offer 24 hour immediate response service 365 days a year. Steel America is a large fabrication and machine shop located along the Elizabeth River in Norfolk. They have a 50-ton capacity indoor facility and 360,000 square feet of outdoor space with deep water access, a barge loading ramp, and a 1000-ton lift system. In addition to being certified as a NAVSEA Master Ship Repair Holder as well as an Authorized Boat Repair Holder, Steel America has large-scale fabrication capacities such as cutting up to 8 inch thickness of steel, shafting to 95 feet length and 86 inches diameter, and a 100-ton capacity shop crane. Their Trade Team service is an interactive database which brings together employers and laborers in the marine and shipyard industrial and construction fields. All services provided by Colonna's Shipyard are NAVSEA - Master Ship Repair (MSR), Authorized Boat Repair (ABR) and ISO 9001:2000 Compliant.

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Hampton Roads Maritime and Ports Capacity Report 3.2.5 BAE Systems Norfolk BAE Systems Norfolk is a full service repair facility consisting of 109 acres along 1000 feet of the southern branch of the Elizabeth River, with a channel depth of 45 feet. It features a one-piece steel floating dry dock called the Titan. They offer emergency down-river repair services 24 hours a day.

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Hampton Roads Maritime and Ports Capacity Report 3.2.6 Davis Boat Works Davis Boats is a ship repair and maintenance yard located in Newport News, adjacent to the Monitor-Merrimac Bridge-Tunnel. The location rests on 5 acres of waterfront, with 800 feet of bulkhead space and a dock which can accommodate vessels of up to 135 feet. The company performs repairs, upgrades, and conversions; and offers both on-site service as well as emergency off-site services to commercial and military organizations. Services offered by Davis Boats include welding; steel and aluminum repairs; preservation and weathering services; and electrical, mechanical, and structural work.

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4. DEVELOPMENT PROPERTIES
This section provides profiles of available land for sale or lease in Hampton Roads which could serve as industrial fabrication points for turbine and foundation components. Keeping as many processes within the Hampton Roads region is an attractive prospect to maximize the economic benefits which a renewable energy project would have on the surrounding area. Properties were selected which lay alongside waterways. From there, components could be loaded directly onto a barge and shipped either to port for storage or to sea for construction. Properties are sorted by city. 4.1 Ford Assembly Plant (Norfolk)

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Hampton Roads Maritime and Ports Capacity Report This facility was formerly the Ford Assembly Plant for F-150 pick-up trucks. The property consists of several buildings, including a modern 400,000+ square feet assembly plant constructed in 2004. The property has 1500 feet of frontage along the Eastern Branch of the Elizabeth River, including a 450 feet concrete pier, with 14 feet of channel depth for barge service. Norfolk Southern Rail serves the site and the Ports of Virginia are within 10 miles. The property is located less than 3 miles from I-264. I-464 is within 2 miles. The Norfolk International Airport is within 8 miles.

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Hampton Roads Maritime and Ports Capacity Report 4.2 Orca Yachts Property (Chesapeake)

3 phase power, 25 feet minimum ceiling height, fenced lot

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Hampton Roads Maritime and Ports Capacity Report 4.3 Chesapeake Deep Water Terminal (Chesapeake)

Owned by IBE Virginia Real Estate LLC. Contact Rick Starnes (804) 414-1126 Water connection feasible from Victory Boulevard. Electric may be extended from Alcoa plant. Sewer pump station and 2'' main to be constructed. Adjacent to SPSA steam generation facility. Adjacent to 35 feet deep federally maintained channel. 3500 feet of shoreline. Norfolk Southern Rail runs along property boundary. 3 miles from I-64, I-264, and I-464. 8 miles from Norfolk International Airport. Vessel turning basin just off shore. Just upriver from Norfolk Naval Shipyard. Opportunity for terminal facility. Development of pier facility possible.

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Hampton Roads Maritime and Ports Capacity Report 4.4 Peck Marine Deep Water Port (Chesapeake)

Formerly Texaco/equilon Site. The property features barge docks right on the Elizabeth River. 20 acres available, 13 acres currently under lease. 415' dock can accommodate vessels up to 600' in length. Water depth at bulkhead is 33". Waterway depth is 26' pierside and 40' to 45' in the main channel. Wetlands delineation is underway (summer 2002). Wharf is unusable, needs Nationwide Permit (6 months) Lagoons have been tested and are clean. One or both lagoons will be filled, one may serve as BMP. Owner may be willing to act as developer of property. Two prefab metal buildings approximately 19,500 and 14,400 sf with ceiling height approximately 20'. Free standing 3,700 sf office building. All other structures are being removed by owner ( End 2002). Two railcar loading areas and one double tank truck loading area. A portion of this site is located in a Virginia Enterprise Zone. Phase III environmental assessments available; 9 on-site monitoring wells.

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Hampton Roads Maritime and Ports Capacity Report 4.5 IMTT, Swan Oil (Chesapeake)

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(Property 1)
Located along Southern Branch of Elizabeth River at the Gilmerton Bridge. Near Norfolk Naval Shipyard and Saint Julian Navy Depot. Directly across river from Elizabeth River Terminals. Existing pier with 45 feet channel depth. Adjacent IMTT facilities are used for bulk petroleum transfer.

(Property 2)
Three separate parcels. Price per acre is negotiable.

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Hampton Roads Maritime and Ports Capacity Report 4.7 Oakland Industrial Park (Newport News)

Less than 5 minutes from I-64. Less than 10 minutes from Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport. 25 minutes from Newport News Marine Terminal. A portion of the site is located in a Virginia Enterprise Zone.

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(Aerial View of Oakland Industrial Park and Adjacent Properties)

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Hampton Roads Maritime and Ports Capacity Report 4.8 Pliant Building located on Oakland Industrial

Free standing masonry and tilt-up structure. 100% HVAC. Rail served with dedicated spur and six 40 foot silos.

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Hampton Roads Maritime and Ports Capacity Report 4.9 CSX Terminal Site (Newport News)

Located on southern tip of Newport News Zoned heavy industrial Site has two coal transloading piers of 1,100 feet and 970 feet which can be dredged to a depth of 47 feet and 35 feet, respectively. Largest available site of its kind on the Eastern Seaboard offering deep-water shipping, rail, and interstate access. Owner is only interested in prospects who will provide significant rail traffic.

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Hampton Roads Maritime and Ports Capacity Report 4.10 Bridgeway Commerce Park (Suffolk)

Adjacent to I-664. 20 miles from Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport. 5 miles from Port of Hampton Roads.

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Hampton Roads Maritime and Ports Capacity Report 4.11 Bridgeway Business Center

Additional 45 acres is available. Potential for 800,000 square feet of building space.

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Hampton Roads Maritime and Ports Capacity Report 4.12 Bridgeway Commerce Center II (Proposed)

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Hampton Roads Maritime and Ports Capacity Report 4.13 BASF Site (James City)

Former BASF manufacturing plant and North American headquarters - Fiber Division. Two miles frontage on the James River and direct access to Hampton Roads. Zoned M-2 General Industry with rail access. Property is designated as an Enterprise Zone and certain types of projects may be eligible for financial incentives. Residential uses will be prohibited and certain portions of the property will be conveyed by leasehold only due to continuing environmental remediation. Many other types of uses may be allowed (subject to rezoning), including golf courses, timeshares, hotel, marina, theme park. Existing utilities include water, sewer, electric and natural gas. Sale price will include demolition of existing improvements by BASF if required by the end user/developer. Colonial Penniman Building located on BASF Site

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Hampton Roads Maritime and Ports Capacity Report 4.14 James River Commerce Center (James City)

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James River Shell Building is a "virtual," ready-to-construct 80,000 square feet shell building with 70,000 square feet of expansion capabilities; fully permitted upon specification by tenant. It is designed to accommodate 12,000 square feet of office at a front entry to the building, and a mezzanine can be added. Project is a Construction Type 2C, noncombustible, unprotected. 8 feet decorative masonry abuse wall around building perimeter. 48-inch dock high rear elevation, 3 dock doors and one drive-in door. Multiple dock doors can be located anywhere along the rear of the building. Skylit manufacturing area. Located on primary road maintained by VDOT. Rail service potential to building from eastern boundary of the park. Site design will accommodate rail on the east side. Environmental audit, wetlands and perennial streams assessment, and archaeological review have already been completed. Renewal of Army Corps of Engineers wetlands permit required for undeveloped sites in the park. Regional storm water management facilities. Site and storm water management plans designed for expansion. With advance permitting, construction start is expedited with anticipated occupancy within 5 months. Building design and zoning provide maximum flexibility for a wide range of industrial uses. Space available for up-fitting as corporate office and/or sales showroom for co-location with manufacturing.

(Aerial View of BASF Site, James River, and surrounding Properties)

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Hampton Roads Maritime and Ports Capacity Report 4.16 Meadowville Technology Park (Chesterfield)

Mixed use master plan provides for office, R&D, and industrial uses. 1300 acres bordering the James River for 6,000 feet, southeast of I-295 Varina-Enon Bridge. Borders I-295 for 2.5 miles and includes a proposed interchange already approved by federal, state, and loca officials. Chesterfield County has already completed the necessary zoning, environmental, and utility infrastructure studies for potential industrial use. Because the park is in an early stage of development, any new industry will have the advantage of a flexible site layout and input into the protective covenants, which will determine the nature and quality of MTP. 10 miles from I-64; 5 miles from I-95; 15 miles from I-85 15 miles from Richmond International Airport

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(Aerial View of Meadowville Technology Park and Adjacent Properties)

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Hampton Roads Maritime and Ports Capacity Report 4.17 American Tobacco Site, ATCo. Land (Chesterfield)

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Hampton Roads Maritime and Ports Capacity Report 4.18 Messick Point (Poquoson)

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Hampton Roads Maritime and Ports Capacity Report 4.19 Kinney Tract 1 (New Kent)

Deepwater access by barge service.

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Hampton Roads Maritime and Ports Capacity Report 4.20 Cape Charles Yacht Center (Northampton)

27,000 square feet speculative building available in park. Overall sites of 200,000 square feet available. Ideal for boat manufacturing. Access to Port of Cape Charles with 20 feet channel depth. New owners plan to install cranes and travel lifts for tenants.

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Hampton Roads Maritime and Ports Capacity Report 4.21 PROPERTY LOCATIONS

American Tobacco Site 2400 Bermuda Hundred Road Chesterfield, VA

BASF Site 8961 Pocahontas Trail James City, VA

Bridgeway Business Center 6701 College Drive Suffolk, VA

Bridgeway Commerce Center II 6920 Harbour View Boulevard Suffolk, VA

Cape Charles Yacht Center Bayshore Drive Northampton,VA

Chesapeake Deep Water Terminal 1001 Energy Drive Chesapeake, VA

CSX Terminal Site 1201 Terminal Avenue Newport News, VA

Ford-Norfolk Assembly Plant 2424 Springfield Avenue Norfolk, VA

IMTT, Swan Oil 2801 South Military Highway Chesapeake, VA 89

Hampton Roads Maritime and Ports Capacity Report IMTT (2) Property 2832 South Military Highway Chesapeake, VA

James River Shell Building Endeavor Drive and Pocahontas Trail James City, VA

Kinney Tract 1 Eltham Road and Theron Road New Kent, VA

Meadowville Technology Park 11600 North Enon Church Road Chesterfield, VA

Messick Point Messick Road Poquoson, VA

Oakland Industrial Park Warwick Boulevard at Enterprise Drive Newport News, VA

Orca Yachts Building 1500 Steel Street Chesapeake, VA

Peck Marine, Deep Water Port 700 Rosemont Avenue Chesapeake, VA

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5. FISHING
This section addresses Virginias fishing industry and its role in Hampton Roads. To ensure that crucial fishing grounds are not adversely affected, it is important to understand what areas of the sea are being used, what kinds of activities are occurring at these locations, and how construction and implementation of an offshore wind farm would affect such activities. Through careful planning and cooperation with fishers, VCERC may be able to ensure a positive impact for the future of Virginias fishing industry. 5.1 Inroduction According to the Virginia Marine Resources Commission, the state agency responsible for managing Virginias marine resources, fisherman account for about 0.21 percent of Virginias total employment population (1994). While this may seem like a small number, the total economic impact that the fishing industry has on the Hampton Roads area and the state as a whole is significantly worth VCERCs cooperation in helping to preserve and bolster as a fellow sea user. Hotels, restaurants, and grocery stores, for example, are significant economic sectors anywhere, and each are directly affected by the sale of seafood.

This chart illustrates that while fish production overall has seen only gradual growth, the money generated from fishing has been a strong, reliable source of economic growth for quite some time.

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Hampton Roads Maritime and Ports Capacity Report 5.2 Issues Arising With Wind Energy One of the concerns voiced about offshore wind energy is that the installation of large turbines out at sea will disrupt existing maritime operations, especially fishing, as both a physical obstruction and as a disrupter of the marine environment. At the Cape Wind project in Massachusetts, The Army Corps of Engineers found that their wind farm would not have substantial impacts on commercial or recreational fishing in the Nantucket Sound. Because the wind turbine towers would be spaced 629 by 1,000 meters apart, they did not expect that vessels would have difficulty maneuvering around them, and underwater electric cables would be buried at least 6 feet below the seabed to avoid tangling with boats and fishing gear. The turbines would also be marked with lighting approved by the U.S. Coast Guard to ensure safe vessel operation in the project area. This experience shows us that with proper planning and installation, the wind farms can be made easily navigable. The Army Corps also concluded that Cape Wind would not adversely affect oceanbottom communities and finfish populations in the surrounding areas. According to the American Wind Energy Association, the relatively small area of seabed that is required for a turbine does not give any indication that total fish catch will decline as a result of wind farm developments. In fact, the foundations of wind turbines and other water-borne structures have been found to provide sanctuary for fish spawning The possibility of installing artificial reefs is also note-worthy, especially in Virginia, where shellfish are so crucial to the industry. Some of the most valuable species to Virginias fishing industry are shellfish, such as crabs, scallops, and clam. These shellfish alone account for about 70 percent of the total landed value of Virginias edible fish catches, but have unfortunately seen a sharp decrease in production due to disease and over-harvesting. If an artificial reefs could be installed along the foundations of any wind turbine, an offshore wind farm could become a valued partner in shellfish restoration efforts.

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Hampton Roads Maritime and Ports Capacity Report 5.3 Cooperation Between Sea Users There are more than 250 offshore fishing vessels operating out of Virginia. In addition to leaving adequate room for navigation of their vessels, these fishers also utilize large pieces of fishing equipment, like dredges and nets, which are often dragged underwater and along the ocean floor behind the boat. Ensuring that site conditions of a wind farm would not create interference with any of the crucial fishing equipment is just as important as navigability.

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Hampton Roads Maritime and Ports Capacity Report In Atlantic City, New Jersey, a group of East Coast commercial fisheries have formed Fishermens Energy LLC, a company of fishers who support the need to develop the ocean for energy. The company is currently spearheading a wind farm proposal in New Jersey. In addition to funding, Fishermens Energy plans to contribute equipment and labor to the offshore energy industry. They believe that their experience with operating heavy equipment at sea combined with their knowledge of the sea makes them ideal partners to offshore wind. Fishermens Energy is currently engaged in a similar process to those listed in the report. They are exploring several sites for potential shipyard development and looking into ship servicers who could retrofit a fishing vessel for the task of installing turbines. The primary method which the company recommends to bypass negative impacts on the fishing industry is to install larger turbines to focus the areas of the project more. The company wants to develop projects outside New Jersey, and it is reaching out to fisheries along the entire East Coast in an attempt to involve more of them in the effort.

This illustration provided by Fishermens Energy LLC. illustrates the possibility of harvesting that could take place with growing communities of fish around a turbine.

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6. CONTACT INFORMATION
Allied Transportation Co. 500 East Indian River Road Norfolk, VA 23523 (757) 545-7301

APM Terminals - APM 1000 APM Terminals Blvd. Portsmouth, VA 23703 Phone: (757) 686-6000

BAE Systems 750 W Berkley Avenue Norfolk, VA (757) 494-2943 Fax: (757) 494-4030 Contact: Thomas Seitz, VP of Contracts and Commercial Sales

C & P Tug & Barge Co. 444 Crawford Street #2 Portsmouth, VA (757) 397-6833 205 Museum Parkway Newport News, VA (757) 594-0473

Chesterfield ATCo. Land Contact Barbara DelVillar (804) 318-8559 barbarad@chesterfieldbusiness.com

Chesterfield Meadowville and Northampton Cape Charles Contact John Loftus (804) 545-5786 jloftus@yesvirginia.org

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Hampton Roads Maritime and Ports Capacity Report Colonna's Shipyard Inc. 400 East Indian River Road Norfolk, Virginia 23523 (757) 545-2414 Fax: (757) 543-2480

Columbia Coastal Transport 801 Broad Street, Suite 101A Portsmouth, VA 23707 (757) 397-9203 Fax: (757) 397-8456

Crofton Industries 16 Harper Avenue P.O. Box 7756 Portsmouth, VA 23707 (757) 397-1131 Fax: (757) 397- 8693

Elizabeth River Terminals - ERT 4100 Buell Street Chesapeake, VA 23324 Phone: (757) 543-0335 Mid-Atlantic Regional Office: (732) 969-5734

Global Rigging and Transport, Llc. Virginia Beach, VA (757) 437-0027 Fax: (757) 437-7089

Hampton Roads Leasing, Inc. 1125 East Water Street Norfolk, VA 23510 (757) 627-3440 Fax: (757) 627-3444

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Hampton Roads Maritime and Ports Capacity Report Lambert's Point Docks, Inc. - LPD P.O. Box 89 Norfolk, VA 23501 Phone: (757) 446-1219

Lockwood Brothers, Inc. 220 Salters Creek Road Hampton, VA 23661 (757) 722-1946 Barge Contact: John Schaffner

Lyon Shipyard Inc. 1818 Brown Avenue, P. O. Box 2180 Norfolk, VA 23501 Phone: (757)622-4661 Fax: (757)625-7137 Estimating Fax: (757)622-8580 Contact: Dan Davis, Contracts Manager

McDonough Marine Service 5301 Bainbridge Boulevard Chesapeake, VA 23320 (757) 545-0100 Fax: (757) 545-8004

Metro Machine Corporation P.O. Box 1860 Norfolk, VA 23501 (757) 543-6801 Fax: (757) 494-0430 Email: metro@memach.com

Moon Engineering Company Inc. (Earl Industries) 2 Harper Road Portsmouth, VA 23707 (757) 393-3000

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Hampton Roads Maritime and Ports Capacity Report Moran Towing Corporation 1901 Brown Avenue Norfolk, VA 23504 (757) 625-6000 Fax: (757) 640-0188

New Kent Kinney Tract Contact Mark Kilduff (804) 966-8564 mrkilduff@co.newkent.state.va.us

Newport News Marine Terminal (NNMT) 25th Street & Warwick Blvd. Newport News, VA 23607 Phone: (757) 928-1211

Norfolk Barge Co. 400 East Indian River Road Norfolk, VA 23523 (757) 545-2414 Fax: (757) 543-2480

Norfolk International Terminals (NIT) 7737 Hampton Blvd. Norfolk, VA 23505 Phone: (757) 440-7000

Norfolk Tug Company 151 South Main Street Norfolk, VA 23523 (757) 545-1981 Fax: (757) 545-0207

Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding 4101 Washington Avenue Newport News, Virginia 23607 (757) 380-2000

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Hampton Roads Maritime and Ports Capacity Report Portsmouth Marine Terminal (PMT) 2000 Seaboard Avenue Portsmouth, VA 23707 Phone: (757) 391-6100

Robbins Maritime Inc. 914 Pearl Street Norfolk, VA (757) 545-8416

Virginia Port Authority Virginia Port Authority 600 World Trade Center Norfolk, VA 23510 Phone: (800) 446-8098

Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics Americas LLC. (WWL) 2500 Warwick Blvd. Newport News VA 23607 Phone: (201) 505-5215 Fax: (201) 505-5214

Weeks Marine, Inc. Corporate Headquarters 4 Commerce Drive Cranford, NJ 07016 (908)-272-4010 Fax: (908)-272-4740 Virginia Office 901 Port Centre Parkway, Suite 3 Portsmouth, VA 23704 (757)-483-3756 Fax: (757)-483-8364

W3 Marine 800 East Indian River Road Norfolk, VA 23523 (757) 627-3440 Fax: (757) 627-3444

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7. GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Alongside Depth the depth of the water along a pier or berth. Depth a boat will be in while moored. Break Bulk any loose cargo that must be loaded individually, not in shipping containers nor in bulk as with oil or grain. Carfloat an unpowered barge with rail tracks mounted on its deck, used for moving railroad cars across water obstacles. Pushed or pulled by a tow or a tug. Draft the amount of a barge that is below the waters surface. Gantry Crane general term for any type of crane which lifts objects by a hoist fitted in a trolley and can move horizontally on a rail or pair of rails fitted under a beam. Lay Berth when a vessel is kept at rest at a berth beyond its period of cargo operation or other active engagement. MLW stands for Mean Low Water. The average low heights of water in a given area over a 19-year period. NAVSEA Naval Sea Systems Command. The largest of the Navys five system commands. In charge of engineering. buying, building, and maintaing ships, submarines, and combat systems. NRT Net Register Tonnage. Standard mesaure for the size or cargo capacity of a ship. Reefer refridgerated cargo. Transport typically used for perishable or other heat-sensitive commodities. RO/RO stands for Roll On / Roll Off. A vessel design in which wheeled cargo is driven or maneuvered directly on and off ship. In contrast to lift-on/lift-off, which requires the use of cranes. 100

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STEVEDORING shipping term for the specific operation of loading and unloading cargo on or off of a shipment vessel. TEU stands for Twenty Foot Equivalent Unit. An inexact unit of cargo capacity based on the standard volume of a 20 feet-long intermodal container (typically 20 x 8 x 8.5 feet). e.g. A 40 feet-long container would equal 2 TEU. VDOT Virginia Department of Transportation.

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