Ports & Harbors

Bowman specializes in delivering value-added solutions to port authorities, shipping companies and marine terminals, focusing on optimizing operations, infrastructure modernization and climate resiliency. With a deep understanding of port management, cargo handling and regulatory processes, Bowman’s ports and harbors team is equipped to handle projects of all sizes, from container terminal expansions to advanced hydrodynamic studies and coastal protection initiatives.

Bowman is also committed to driving climate resiliency in the maritime sector, offering engineering solutions that harden infrastructure against climate impacts. Our capabilities extend to offshore wind development, marine logistics and waterfront urban redevelopment, ensuring that ports remain critical economic hubs while meeting modern standards.

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Capabilities

Investigation & Survey

Leaders in high-resolution 3D bathymetric survey, mapping and engineering services for large-scale maritime and landside infrastructure, Bowman’s investigation technology includes both above and below water inspection. This comprehensive approach provides clients with actionable insights into their infrastructure, ensuring accuracy and precision in planning, design and construction.

  • Damage Investigation
  • Feasibility Studies & Cost Estimation
  • Geologic Investigations
  • Geophysical Studies
  • Underwater Inspection & Evaluation
  • Canal Channel Survey
  • Diving Hazard Survey
  • Geophysical Modeling & Mapping
  • Hydrographic Mapping & Survey
  • Lidar
  • Multibeam Bathymetric Scanning & Survey
  • Remote Sensing
  • Seawall Inspection Analysis
  • Side Scan Sonar
  • Topographic & Bathymetric Survey

Planning & Resiliency

Port planning solutions focused on maximizing efficiency, capacity and resiliency. Bowman assesses the unique challenge of your port operations and can integrate strategies that address and harden against extreme weather, sea level rise and coastal and riverine flooding.

  • Terminal Expansion & Advisory
  • Cargo Handling
  • Logistics Operations
  • Modernization
  • Storm Hardening

Maritime Engineering & Design

Comprehensive marine design and engineering solutions that promote operational efficiency and modernization. From terminal expansion and cargo handling facilities to berth, dredging and coastal protection, Bowman applies advanced technology and proven experience to deliver projects that need the evolving needs of the maritime industry.

  • Bulkhead & Shoreline Stabilization Design
  • Deep & Shallow Foundations Analysis, Design & Testing
  • Industrial Facilities Design
  • Port & Waterfront Facilities Design
  • Fender System Design
  • Marinas & Floating Dock Desing
  • Marine Loading Arm & Hose Tower Design
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Mooring Bollard Design, Rating & Testing
  • Pipe Rack Design
  • Pump & Piping Design
  • Static & Dynamix Mooring Analysis
  • Stationary & Mobile Equipment Foundation Design
  • Waterfront Structural Analysis & Load Rating
  • Industrial Infrastructure Structural Inspection & Evaluation
  • Tank Blending Design
  • CADD Drafting

Environmental

Dedicated environmental scientists and engineers specializing in coastal and marine ecosystems, water quality and contamination control, Bowman provides comprehensive environmental services tailored to the unique challenges of the ports and harbors market.

  • Regulatory Compliance & Interactions
  • Permitting
  • Public Involvement
  • Sampling & Assessment
  • Hydraulic & Mechanical Dredging
  • Mechanical Dredging Feasibility Studies

Construction

Thorough construction inspection and monitoring with minimal disruptions to active port operations. Bowman’s construction management approach is supported by an emphasis on safety, quality control and sustainability, making us a trusted partner in building and improving maritime infrastructure.

  • Waterfront Construction Inspection & Management

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