Tuesday, July 26, 2016

"Port of Palm Beach building $10 million mini-slip to handle more cargo ships"

News from Arlene Satchell at the Sun Sentinel, excerpt from beginning of article:

     The Port of Palm Beach broke ground Thursday on a $10 million infrastructure enhancement project that will create a new mini-slip at Berth 17, its southernmost cargo dock.
     The improvement project will replace 376 feet of aging seawall and extend the berth's capacity to accommodate vessels up to 300 feet in length, port officials said. The 12-month project is expected to be completed in summer 2017.
     "The construction of this mini-slip will allow the port to significantly diversify its operational profile and revenue stream, adding space for another user to operate at the port 365 days a year," said Wayne M. Richards, chairman of the port's Board of Commissioners, in a statement.