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Ports & Harbors

Bowman helps port authorities, terminal operators and waterfront owners turn fragmented asset data into actionable capital programs. Through our proprietary Port Asset Condition Kit (PACK), high-resolution above- and below-water survey, marine engineering, environmental permitting, resiliency planning and construction support, we connect the full lifecycle of port infrastructure.

What sets our national ports and harbors team apart is our ability to connect infrastructure intelligence with the engineering, environmental, resiliency and construction professionals needed to act on it. From the first survey dive to the final construction inspection, Bowman keeps projects moving under one roof, giving port operators fewer handoffs and a faster path from condition assessment to completed improvements

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Bowman’s Port Asset Condition Kit (PACK)

PACK is Bowman’s proprietary platform for consolidating inspection history, hydrographic survey, LiDAR, imagery and asset condition data into one centralized GIS environment. The unified, map-based system gives port operators a clearer view of infrastructure above and below the waterline, helping teams better understand asset conditions, prioritize investments and plan improvements with confidence. Combined with Bowman’s engineering, survey, environmental and construction support services, PACK creates a more connected path from infrastructure assessment to capital improvement.

Other benefits include:

  • Centralized Platform for Port Asset Intelligence
  • High-Resolution Above & Below Water Infrastructure Mapping
  • Inspection History & Condition Rating Tracking
  • Capital Planning & Proactive Maintenance Support
  • Improved Operational Visibility & Risk Planning
  • Foundation for Long Term Digital Twin Development

 

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From Asset Visibility to Project Delivery

Bowman’s integrated delivery model helps clients move from infrastructure assessment and operational analysis to prioritized capital planning, permitting, design and phased construction implementation.

 

Assessment

Bowman combines advanced survey technologies, above- and below-water inspection and condition assessment services to provide ports with a clear picture of existing assets and operational constraints.

  • Hydrographic & Bathymetric Survey
  • Multibeam Bathymetric Scanning
  • LiDAR & Remote Sensing
  • Above- & Below-Water Inspection
  • Underwater Inspection & Evaluation
  • Hydrographic Mapping & Survey
  • Geophysical Studies
  • Side Scan Sonar
  • Seawall Inspection Analysis
  • Damage Investigation
  • Geologic Investigations
  • Topographic & Bathymetric Survey
  • Diving Hazard Survey
  • Canal Channel Survey

Delivery

With extensive experience across all types of marine and waterfront environments, Bowman supports construction execution through inspection, management and phased implementation services.

  • Waterfront Construction Inspection & Management
  • Construction Monitoring
  • Quality Control & Safety Oversight
  • Phased Infrastructure Improvements
  • Operational Continuity Support
  • Construction Coordination for Active Facilities

Planning

We help ports and terminal operators turn infrastructure intelligence into practical capital planning strategies. Our team evaluates operational capacity, resiliency risks and long-term asset performance to help clients strengthen infrastructure and support future growth.

  • Strategic Master Planning
  • Market Demand Studies
  • Economic Impact Analysis
  • Detail Terminal Planning
  • Port Decarbonization Strategies
  • Asset Prioritization
  • Capital Improvement Planning
  • Resiliency & Storm Hardening Strategies
  • Capacity & Logistics Planning
  • Terminal Expansion Advisory
  • Cargo Handling & Operational Planning
  • Coastal & Riverine Flood Resiliency
  • Feasibility Studies & Cost Estimation
  • Traffic Simulation Studies
  • Terminal Optimization Studies
  • Due Diligence Studies

Design & Permitting

Bowman delivers integrated maritime engineering, environmental and permitting support to move projects from concept through regulatory approval. By coordinating technical disciplines as one team, we help clients streamline project delivery while meeting operational and regulatory requirements.

  • Port & Waterfront Facilities Design
  • Bulkhead & Shoreline Stabilization
  • Fender System Design
  • Mooring Bollard Design, Rating & Testing
  • Deep & Shallow Foundation Design
  • Dredging Support
  • Pump & Piping Design
  • Industrial Facilities Design
  • Waterfront Structural Analysis & Load Rating
  • Environmental Permitting & Regulatory Coordination
  • Water Quality & Ecosystem Support
  • Public Involvement & Stakeholder Coordination
  • Sampling & Assessment

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Bowman's Port Asset Condition Kit (PACK)

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