Port Canaveral North Cargo Berth 8 Extension

Multidisciplinary Marine Projects Since 2009

Client: Infrastructure & Industrial Constructors Southeast, Inc
Project Dates: December 26, 2019 – August 6, 2020
Location: Brevard County, FL
Client Market: Nearshore Construction
Services: Protected species monitoring, mitigation, and reporting for manatees and sea turtles

Project Summary

MVI supplied three Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC)-approved manatee and sea turtle observers to the client in support of continuous daylight pile driving operations. The observers conducted pre-clearance monitoring 30 minutes prior to each pile driving event, as well as 30 minutes following the completion of each pile. Observers advised the operators of any sea turtles or manatees in the project area and called for shutdowns or delays when necessary. Any mitigation actions conducted were recorded in detail and provided to the client daily. A full summary of all observation efforts and mitigation actions taken was provided to the client for submission to regulators upon the project’s conclusion.