Overview of projects
In order to comply with California Air Resources Board’s 2007 regulations, the Port of Long Beach (POLB) needed to meet the 50% reduction of emissions standard from diesel auxiliary engines on ships berthed at the Port. Vanir provided full construction management services for Piers G and J, which were both active shipping terminals and fully operational while undergoing the power retrofits. Pier J was completed 129 calendar days prior to the original substantial completion date due to a change order to rephase and accelerate the project 96 calendar days to meet funding requirements.
The projects involved the construction of underground electrical duct banks and structures for the existing Southern California Edison substation and new shore power substation feeder connections. Other elements included construction of a new shore power substation; installation, testing and commissioning of electrical substation equipment; construction of six shore-to-ship power outlet vaults; construction of conduit support systems under the wharf; construction of duct banks and manholes; installation of chain link fencing, K-rail and chain link gates; and related site improvement work.
