Port Canaveral Dredging

[nrunnion]

Has anyone heard anything yesterday or today about the dredging. We are on the Mariner end of Oct. Was hoping that it would be done by them.

[plyman69]

3:00 p.m., September 12, 2004

Port Canaveral continues to move toward full operational status with both cruise and cargo vessels this weekend returning to the harbor, which was shut down after Hurricane Frances because of navigational safety concerns.

 

Four large cruise ships, two gaming vessels, and several cargo ships utilized Canaveral this weekend. By tomorrow, a dredge under contract with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will be in place to begin work on restoring the channel.

 

"I commend our staff for the resolve and diligence it took to get Port Canaveral up and running quickly and safely after an unprecedented shutdown stemming from the effects of a storm," says Joe Matheny, Chairman of the Canaveral Port Authority Commission. "Because of strong leadership, dedication, and coordination, Central Florida’s economic engine is back on course."

 

Today, the Disney Wonder and the Carnival Fantasy returned to its homeport at Canaveral. Yesterday, the Disney Magic and Carnival Glory returned. Royal Caribbean International’s Mariner of the Seas will return as dredging progresses. High winds expected tomorrow will prevent Royal Caribbean’s Sovereign of the Seas from its scheduled return to Canaveral.

 

Cargo operations continue to progress with off-loading today of lumber, cement, and salt.

 

Restaurants, marinas, and other Port businesses are open. Boat ramps remain closed due to damage sustained during the storm.

 

"Returning to normal operations would not have been possible without the tireless efforts of the U.S. Coast Guard, under the leadership of Capt. David Lersch, and especially Lt. Pat Eiland; the Canaveral Pilots Association, especially Capt. Dave Callan; and the cooperation of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers," says Stan Payne, Chief Executive Officer of the Canaveral Port Authority.

 

Several changes were made to cruise line itineraries due to the storm. Select a link below for more information:

 

With regards to Royal Caribbean International’s Mariner of the Seas ... The ships draft requires 35 feet while the other ships in the port only require a draft of 30 feet. Port Canaveral is continuing to work on the dregding process but in the mean Mariner of the Seas is unable to arrive or leave from Port Canaveral

[tumper]

Linkified for the lazy like me :)

 

http://www.portcanaveral.org

[RM]

Yesterdays new said the dredging machinery was there but they had to survey the situation first so hopefully they will clear the sandbar in the next few days.