Bayonne Dry Dock

SJH was responsible for the Condition Survey of the Dry Dock at Port Jersey South. We performed a baseline inspection and condition survey of support facilities associated with the Bayonne Marine Terminal dry dock and Buildings 110 and 111. Our team conducted a 100% visual and 10% in-depth hands on inspections of unobstructed structural, architectural elements and ceiling surfaces. We developed base plans in AutoCAD and a Condition Survey Report that categorized the identified deficiencies as ‘Priority’ and “Routine’, including photographs and repair recommendations for the deficiencies.

In addition, the team performed an emergency inspection of building structures that were damaged by Hurricane Sandy flooding. The floor slabs were damaged by heaving of the base under the slabs, and some of the basement areas were completely washed out. We inspected the structures for structural integrity and safety. Immediate rehabilitation recommendations were made to stabilize the structures including CADD drawings and some outline specifications so that PANYNJ can engage the services of a contractor to execute the repairs. This task also included a baseline inspection / condition survey of the underwater and above water elements of the dry dock. Inspections included a surface-supplied air underwater inspection of the dry dock’s exterior concrete walls and steel closure caisson’s exterior face, and an above water inspection of concrete floor slab, walls, filling/emptying culvert, utility tunnel, steel caisson, and concrete pumping station. A full visual inspection was performed with measurements taken as necessary to document structure deterioration. Concrete was sounded using hammers to identify defective areas. Ultrasonic thickness measurements were taken along the steel caisson’s exterior faces. A condition assessment report was prepared presenting findings identifying location and extent of deterioration and prioritizing needed repairs.