HomeMy WebLinkAbout03222023 PACAB LAYDOWN Regis Harbormaster Report 230322 LAYDOWN Regis updated Harbormaster report
PACAB HARBOR
➢ We have been keeping up with the snow on both sides of the bay.
➢ The 50-ton and 330-ton Travelift has started to pick up; some fishing vessels are preparing
the early fish openers.
➢ We are training several new harborworkers on the maintaining and operating the Travelifts.
➢ We are working on the SMIC yard drainage to keep water flowing into the ditches.
➢ We have opened G, K and L-float; contractor is working on the punch list.
The fire extinguisher and life ring boxes issue has been resolved they replaced the latches),
the last thing we need to do is to chlorinate the water system, this will happen when the
water department turns the water on around the end of April or the first week of May. Then
we can acquire our DEC permit.
➢ We are still working with the public with COVID protocol in mind while continuing to do boat
lifts and public contact in the Seward Harbor office.
➢ This spring we will continue the cleanup at the old Raibow dump area, just a few more
items to deal with and we can lease the property out again.
➢ The harbor office is closed on Sundays until spring 2023, we still have a crew working on
projects and answering the radio and checking phone messages.
➢ The North East harbor launch ramp is completed, the contractor finished on 12-1-2022, we
have received the as-built drawings and will closing out this project with ADF&G.
➢ We are currently working with the Director from the Pacific Northwest &Alaska Maritime
Administration U.S.DOT on finding a suitable grant for the washdown pad project.
➢ We are waiting on funding for the 5-ton crane on I-Dock, Corp Permit has been approved
➢ We have sent the Coast Guard the resolution and the Purchase and sale agreement for
them to look over. (Have not received any response as of today)
➢ Winter is here please remember do not shovel the snow off your vessels onto the dock;
please place the snow into the water.
Please watch your step while transitioning onto the floats the transition plates can get icy very
quickly
PACAB HARBOR
Can we have the below email as a laydown for the March 22 PACAB special meeting.
Norm Regis AMPE
Harbormaster
Folks, some good news here. Cut and paste below from the CG's FY 2024 budget justification. Seb
Project#2: FRC Homeport—Seward,AK
Funding Requirement: The FY 2024 Budget includes$42.OM to complete waterfront and shore-side
improvements to homeport a FRC in Seward,
AK.
Description:This homeport will accommodate infrastructure requirements for one FRC. The funding will
support the design and construction of
homeport facility additions, improvements, and renovations; improvements such as electrical and
shore-tie upgrades; dredging to accommodate
deeper drafts where necessary; structural improvements to the piers and wharfs to accommodate larger
loads; relocation and/or incorporation of
existing operational and support functions; and shore-side facilities for storage, maintenance, and other
in-port activities associated with the arrival of
the new FRC.
Justification: Seward, AK is part of the overall operational force lay-down and a new homeport location
needs to be constructed in order to
accommodate an FRC. FY 2019 funding was able to purchase land for this homeport. Due to project
delays, real estate acquisition timelines, and cost
escalation, FY 2024 funding is necessary to provide facilities to homeport a FRC in Seward, AK, which is
currently homeported in Kodiak, AK, and
provide the threshold facilities requirements based on FRC dimensions, shore-tie requirements,
operational needs, crew compliments, and
maintenance schedules.
Impact: The project provides required improvements to waterfront infrastructure to support the
delivery and homeporting of FRCS.
Thanks Seb