The project is said to demonstrate SAFE Structure Designs’ capabilities in engineering, manufacturing, marine construction, and field installation services that support critical infrastructure, maritime operations, and government customers throughout the U.S.
NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla.— S.A.F.E. Structure Designs (SAFE Structure Designs) recently announced the successful design, engineering, manufacturing, and installation of a critical maritime navigation infrastructure system supporting the United States Coast Guard at Southwest Pass East Jetty, one of the primary entrances to the Mississippi River Delta.
Photo shows S.A.F.E.’s assets used for USCG coastal tower infrastructure removal and installation. (Image: SAFE Structure Designs/PRNewswire)
The project, awarded by the U.S. Coast Guard, required the design-build delivery of a 110-foot-long, 36-inch-diameter steel navigational tower. The tower is used to support critical aids-to-navigation (ATON) equipment, including navigational reflectors and beacon lighting systems that help guide commercial and government vessels safely through the channel, according to a release from SAFE Structure Designs.
“The structure was engineered, fabricated, transported, and installed by SAFE Structure Designs and driven deep below the seabed to provide long-term stability in the demanding Gulf Coast marine environment,” the release stated. “Located at the final light station within the Southwest Pass channel, the tower serves as a vital component of the maritime transportation infrastructure supporting vessel traffic entering and departing the Mississippi River.”
The S.A.F.E. River Rat Crew’s final inspection of the USCG Navigational Marker. (Image: SAFE Structure Designs/PRNewswire)
SAFE Structure Designs maintains a dedicated marine construction and installation division internally known as the “River Rat Crew.” The division specializes in navigation aids, marine construction, waterfront infrastructure, offshore installations, and critical maritime infrastructure projects for federal and military customers.
“We are grateful for our long-standing partnership with the United States Coast Guard and the opportunity to work alongside the men and women who protect America’s waterways,” said Johnny Buscema Jr., president and CEO of SAFE Structure Designs, in a statement. “We humbly value and feel blessed that the Coast Guard has placed its trust in us and continues to expand our role in supporting mission-critical infrastructure projects that contribute to maritime safety, commerce, and national security.”
The successful completion of the Southwest Pass Navigation Tower is said to further demonstrate SAFE Structure Designs’ capabilities in engineering, manufacturing, marine construction, and field installation services that support critical infrastructure, maritime operations, and government customers throughout the United States.