en.Wedoany.com Reported - The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has completed the installation of a new floating dock and supporting shore infrastructure at its facility in Charleston, South Carolina, USA. With this project's completion, NOAA's Charleston base now has its floating dock, shore power, warehouse, and breakwater capabilities all in place simultaneously.

The construction scope involved demolishing the existing dock and building a new 62-foot by 360-foot floating dock. Concurrently, upgrades were completed onshore for the power distribution system, warehouse, breakwater, and related supporting infrastructure. This floating dock will primarily support NOAA vessels such as the Nancy Foster and the Ronald H. Brown, as well as NOAA officers and civilian mariners operating from this location.

The floating dock, named Romeo Dock, was launched on December 30, 2025, at KEEL Company in Meggett, South Carolina. It was launched level, drawing approximately 21 inches of water. The dock was then transported to Cavier's Dry Dock, where over 300 cubic yards of fiber-reinforced concrete were poured onto the deck to enhance durability and structural performance.

In February, the installation entered its final phase. The floating dock was towed to its final position starting February 11th, with marine surveying equipment used to position it within one foot of its intended alignment. During construction, a barge was first used to stabilize the structure before two tugboats completed the final placement. On February 12th, workers installed the 490,000-pound, 30-foot by 160-foot gangway. On February 17th, the approximately 220,000-pound, 30-foot by 80-foot pier was installed, marking the completion of all major structural components.

NOAA expressed its gratitude to the general contractor Manson Construction, designers Corban Collier and Weldment Design, and engineering firm COWI for their work in delivering the project. With the completion of NOAA's Charleston floating dock, the facility will be used to enhance the safety, reliability, and operational readiness of the NOAA Charleston base fleet and support future mission requirements.

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