New Project: OSU Ship Operations Dock Renewal and Long Range Development Plan

In anticipation of the arrival of three new research vessels for the U.S scientific fleet, Oregon State University is redesigning and expanding the Ship Operations Dock and support area at the Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport, Oregon. The new ships will join the College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences’ existing fleet. The first of the new ships, the 199-feet-long R/V Taani, arrives and will become operational in 2023. The project also involves the creation of a Long Range Development Plan (LRDP) for the dock and the supporting facilities, which include buildings, parking, access roads, storage, offices, shops, and facilities for visitors.

Andersen Construction and Rowell Brokaw are leading this design-build project. Other key team members include Bergerson Construction, Inc., with their expertise in marine construction, and KPFF Portland, with their civil and structural engineering complimented by marine engineers from their Special Project Division. This complex project also demands many technical experts, including Elcon Associates, Inc. for marine electrical engineering, Pacific Habitat Services, Inc. for the regional marine permitting process, Wolf Water Resources for hydraulics and hydrology, and NIS Consulting for low voltage and security standards. Rowell Brokaw is very excited to be a part of this talented and specialized team.