Marine Projects

Port of Brookings

When the catastrophic tsunami hit Japan in March of 2011, the effects were felt as far away as Southern Oregon. The Port of Brookings Harbor sustained major damage, with the tsunami destroying 70% of the port’s commercial basin.

For the reconstruction of the Port, Portland Bolt manufactured over 2,000 galvanized rods in various lengths, which were used to hold together the floating docks. We also provided several pallets of hex bolts, all thread rod, nuts and washers.

Portland Bolt’s roll threading and in-house galvanizing capabilities help make us an extremely efficient and high-quality supplier for marine projects.

Mike Monlux

• Phone: (800) 599-0544
• Email: mikem@portlandbolt.com

Block Island Harbor Repairs

Located approximately 13 miles off the coast of Rhode Island, Block Island is a popular summer tourist destination known for its bicycling, hiking, sailing, fishing, scenic beaches, and two historic lighthouses. In 2011 the US Army Corps of Engineers scheduled the steel sheet pile bulkhead and timber wharf of the Block Island Harbor of Refuge, known locally as “Old Harbor,” to be repaired and replaced. The contractor selected to perform this work called Portland Bolt for the domestic hardware required on the project.

Portland Bolt manufactured several thousand custom galvanized lag bolts and hex bolts from ½” to 1” in diameter and ranging in length from 3” to 26” long. Our in-house hot dip galvanizing line gave us the production capability and quality control to ensure that all of the custom galvanized fasteners would have clean, useable threads after being shipped coast to coast and then traveling via ferry across Block Island Sound to the small island in the Atlantic Ocean where the job was located.

Performing much of the work from floating platforms and jack barges, the contractor was able to complete this challenging project with the added peace of mind that came from knowing that his custom galvanized fasteners would arrive on time, in the correct configurations, and with high quality galvanized threads. If you have a marine project or job that requires galvanized threaded fasteners, contact one of our experienced Sales Staff!

Derek Marquez

• Phone: (800) 323-0425
• Email: derek@portlandbolt.com

Ketchikan Shipyard Improvements

In July of 2011, the contractor who was constructing the new Assembly Hall & Production Center at the Ketchikan, Alaska shipyard facility needed to procure over 4,000 hot dip galvanized steel sag rods of various lengths. The contractor trusted Portland Bolt to manufacture these custom sag rod assemblies, as well as supply 4,500 galvanized structural bolt assemblies. Like many Portland Bolt orders, this project was on a time critical delivery schedule, due to the logistical constraints involved with barge transport of the assemblies to Alaska. Because of these constraints, it was critical that the entire order be manufactured and shipped on time. As promised, the order shipped on time and allowed the contractor to keep the project on schedule.

The project includes construction of a 70,000 square foot ship building facility. The facility consists of a large assembly floor measuring 250 feet by 94 feet with a ceiling height of nearly 110 feet. When completed it will be equipped with two 75 Ton elevated Gantry Cranes along with a 50 Ton Gantry Crane traveling at ground level. There will also be two floors of warehouse and fabrication space. The remaining 3 floors will be utilized for offices and support facilities.

Portland Bolt manufactures, galvanizes, and inventories a variety of bolts and specialty hardware for the construction of marine facilities of all sizes. Portland Bolt provides fasteners for projects ranging from small residential docks to multi-million dollar commercial marine projects all over the world.

Derek Marquez

• Phone: (800) 323-0425
• Email: derek@portlandbolt.com

Gustavus Causeway Replacement

In April of 2011, the contractor who was constructing the new replacement causeway for the City of Gustavus, Alaska needed to procure large, custom tie-rod assemblies for the project.  The tie-rod assemblies were specified as 1-1/2” diameter hot dip galvanized steel and varied in length from 43’ to 53’overall. The contractor trusted Portland Bolt to manufacture these custom assemblies and utilized our tie-rod calculator to help determine the necessary clevis and turnbuckle sizes, as well as the appropriate rod lengths. Like many Portland Bolt orders, this project was on a time critical delivery schedule, due to the logistical constraints involved with barge transport of the assemblies to Alaska. Because of these constraints, it was critical that the entire order be manufactured and shipped on time. As promised, the order shipped on time and allowed the contractor to keep the project on schedule.

The causeway replacement project will consist of replacing the existing timber dock and approach with new steel structures that are capable of providing roll-on/ roll-off transfer for public transportation and freight. The existing dock will remain in place until the new dock is completed and the transfer bridge is on-site and ready to set. The new dock and approach will be open grate decked W beam structures supported by galvanized steel pipe piles. The dock will also incorporate a wave barrier feature to protect the floating transfer structures from the seasonal wind and waves coming off Glacier Bay.

Portland Bolt manufactures, galvanizes, and inventories a variety of bolts and specialty hardware for the construction of marine facilities of all sizes. Portland Bolt provides fasteners for projects ranging from small residential docks to multi-million dollar commercial marine projects all over the world.

Derek Marquez

• Phone: (800) 323-0425
• Email: derek@portlandbolt.com

Port of Longview Grain Export Facility

The Port of Longview had been planning to build a new grain export facility, however years went by and it was never built. There was a three year period following the bid of the job, where for different reasons, the project never took off. Years passed and in 2007, a contract was finally awarded that included demolishing the existing facility and driving the test piles. The rebidding of the in-water construction happened in 2009 and was awarded to the same contractor responsible for the demolition in 2007.

This job included 36" diameter steel piles, which were supporting four concrete platforms. There were 18" diameter steel batter piles supporting eight concrete breasting dolphins, as well as two concrete mooring dolphins supported by 24" diameter steel batter piles. 18" diameter steel batter piles supported the steel trestles, which connected the dolphins and platforms. Because of the water depth and various geologic conditions, the majority of the steel pile was between 100' and 170'.

The Berth 9 Grain Export Facility contractor was in charge of procuring the custom fasteners required for the project. Portland Bolt has a long-lived relationship with this contractor, so they knew exactly where to go for their fastener needs. Since the majority of the bolts were hot-dip galvanized and all of the materials needed to be 100% domestic, Portland Bolt manufactured bolts for this job every step of the way. Although there were many different configurations and grades of fasteners required, the parts that stood out the most were numerous headed anchor bolts, such as 1-1/2" diameter and 1-3/4" diameter F1554 Grade 105 heavy hex head bolts ranging from 18" in length to 50" in length, as well as rods with threads on each end reaching lengths in excess of 16 feet. Portland Bolt started manufacturing custom bolts for this project in November of 2009 and continued until the completion of the job in July of 2010.

Anthony Porreco

• Phone: (800) 599-6926
• Email: anthony@portlandbolt.com

Private Dock & Pavilion

In September of 2008, Portland Bolt provided ³⁄₄" x 24" galvanized timber bolts and ³⁄₄" x 18" and ⁵⁄₈" x 16" galvanized hex bolts for the construction of a 200 foot arrival dock and recreation pavilion on a private island in Fiji.

Portland Bolt manufactures, galvanizes, and inventories a variety of bolts and specialty hardware for the construction of marine facilities of all sizes. Portland Bolt provides fasteners for projects ranging from small residential docks to multi-million dollar commercial marina projects all over the world.

In May of 2010, Portland Bolt was contacted again by the builder to supply fasteners to rebuild the dock after a devastating cyclone. We manufactured and supplied an additional 5,600 bolts, nuts, and washers and sent them off to Fiji in just over two weeks.

John Wunderlich

• Phone: (800) 599-2943
• Email: johnw@portlandbolt.com

Ann E. Abramson Pier Fender System

The Ann E. Abramson Marine Facility is located in Frederiksted on the island of Saint Croix. The Virgin Island Port Authority recently performed a $3.6 million enhancement that allows two cruise ships to dock simultaneously, including the 140,000-ton Eagle class cruise ships. At 1,526 feet this large pier can accommodate 2 cruise ships at a time. As the main cruise ship port on the island, quick repairs were crucial.

The repair required large diameter galvanized hex bolts. We were able to manufacture to their specifications and deliver in time for the installation.

Greg Lindsay

• Phone: (800) 219-6994
• Email: greg@portlandbolt.com

Wells Dam Debris Project

The Wells Dam in North Central Washington was in need of protection from the vast quantities of debris floating down the Columbia River. The solution was to install a half-mile floating concrete boom across the Columbia to deflect debris from the face of the dam.

The debris boom consisted of 57 concrete boom floats, which were strung between concrete-encased anchor floats. The largest of the anchor floats was 12' x 60' and 5' deep, and weighed as much as 60 tons.

Portland Bolt supplied thousands of ³⁄₄" roll-threaded hot dip galvanized rods that secured the floats together for this project. In fact, altogether there were over five miles of rods manufactured and galvanized by Portland Bolt for this project alone.

Mike Monlux

• Phone: (800) 599-0544
• Email: mikem@portlandbolt.com

Fender Replacement

The Turning Basin Terminal fender replacement at Wharf 16 was part of a $25 million Port of Houston improvement project. Each year, over 2,800 ships and barges use this convenient terminal to move products all over the world. A Houston civil contractor was awarded the job to remove and replace the deteriorating fenders at this wharf.

Portland Bolt provided galvanized timber bolts and shear plates for this customer. The plans required a custom slot to be machined into the round head, to allow easy installation in the field. Our large inventory of shear plates and ability to manufacture galvanized timber bolts in-house, allowed us to deliver this product quickly to the Gulf Coast region.

Gary Rusynyk

• Phone: (800) 599-7838
• Email: gary@portlandbolt.com