<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Marine Solutions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marine Solutions]]></description><link>https://www.msimarinesolutions.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 22:38:30 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.msimarinesolutions.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Marine Solutions' Tri-Tie Dolphin: A Better Approach to Mooring Structure Design]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Problem with Conventional Dolphin Design Tri-tie mooring dolphins, a plumb pile with two batter piles, are found at industrial river terminals across the United States. They are simple, proven structures. But the way most of them are designed reflects a fundamental misunderstanding of how mooring structures actually work. The conventional approach treats a mooring dolphin like a building or a bridge structures where deflection must be tightly controlled to protect finishes, occupants, or...]]></description><link>https://www.msimarinesolutions.com/post/marine-solutions-tri-tie-dolphin-a-better-approach-to-mooring-structure-design</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7346e86f3a9867f4d87bce</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:27:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f7f4ac_717d93b03b0e454c836c649aafb0770e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Brian Giltner PhD, PE, SE</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Projects to Partnerships: Full Lifecycle Delivery for Marine Infrastructure]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bradley A. Syler, PE, SE Vice President June 16, 2026 Marine port and terminal owners have spent decades hiring engineering firms to inspect an asset, write a report, and leave. They then hire a different engineering firm to design the repairs. They then bid and award the repair work to a separate construction company. Each engagement starts from scratch. Knowledge walks out the door with every completed contract. There is a better model - a long-term partnership where a single firm provides...]]></description><link>https://www.msimarinesolutions.com/post/from-projects-to-partnerships-full-lifecycle-delivery-for-marine-infrastructure</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a76010f2dc76a37da3e5a71</guid><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f7f4ac_48a4d290bfde49cbae5d887b3ef3d444~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bradley A. Syler, PE, SE</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hydrogen Embrittlement and Stress Corrosion Cracking Risk in High-Strength Steel Tie-Rods at Marine Bulkhead Structures.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anchored steel sheet pile bulkheads represent a significant portion of the aging waterfront infrastructure at U.S. ports and marine terminals. Many of these structures were constructed in the latter half of the 20th century using 150 ksi tie-rods - a material choice that offered cost and weight efficiency at the time but carries long-term risks in aggressive buried marine environments. The risks are hydrogen embrittlement (HE) and stress corrosion cracking (SCC), and the inability to easily...]]></description><link>https://www.msimarinesolutions.com/post/hydrogen-embrittlement-and-stress-corrosion-cracking-risk-in-high-strength-steel-tie-rods-at-marine</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a21bfcb1f44c606b374e96a</guid><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 18:11:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f7f4ac_3e6dd8c7097e4717bde1abac6798ff75~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bradley A. Syler, PE, SE</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Navigating Encased Pile Unknowns for Structural Assessment and Load Rating.]]></title><description><![CDATA[In-water structural piles are commonly repaired and preserved via structural encasements. A deteriorated zone on a steel, timber, or concrete pile gets encased with cast-in-place reinforced concrete or a grouted FRP jacket and the structure returns to service. When properly designed and installed, these systems restore section capacity and extend service life. That part of the story is reasonably well understood. What gets less attention is what happens afterward - specifically, when a...]]></description><link>https://www.msimarinesolutions.com/post/navigating-encased-pile-unknowns-for-structural-assessment-and-load-rating</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a21c264513f7725cf1f732c</guid><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f7f4ac_6362cfb0309549acac4c1277b1faa480~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_800,h_450,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bradley A. Syler, PE, SE</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What’s Poppin’ with ESOP: A Celebration of Ownership.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our What’s Poppin’ with ESOP event brought teams together across all offices and even in the field to celebrate what it means to be employee-owners. Team members enjoyed a build-your-own popcorn bar with a variety of toppings, explored ESOP facts displayed throughout each location, and connected with ESOP Committee members who were available to answer questions and share insights. Most importantly, the event highlighted the power of ownership that unites us all, no matter where we work. It...]]></description><link>https://www.msimarinesolutions.com/post/what-s-poppin-with-esop-a-celebration-of-ownership</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a21c2ac1f44c606b374f149</guid><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 18:34:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f7f4ac_7bb98a6832354978a368f852f8ea600e~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_733,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Marine Solutions</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Design-Build Delivery for Marine Infrastructure: Reducing Risk and Improving Outcomes for Complex Waterfront Projects.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marine infrastructure - including navigation structures, bulkheads, wharves, piers, and guide walls - is essential to economic activity and national logistics networks. Many of these assets are aging and require rehabilitation or replacement under increasingly constrained budgets and demanding operational conditions. Marine construction projects are commonly performed in environments with limited accessibility and continuous exposure to hydraulic, environmental, and operational forces....]]></description><link>https://www.msimarinesolutions.com/post/design-build-delivery-for-marine-infrastructure-reducing-risk-and-improving-outcomes-for-complex-wa</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a21c55a1f44c606b374f7ff</guid><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f7f4ac_4e9aa4eed1e54507a1247c8081824cc8~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bradley A. Syler, PE, SE</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Building Stronger Communities, One Tree at a Time.]]></title><description><![CDATA[There’s something powerful about getting your hands in the dirt and knowing it makes a difference. On Saturday, April 18, a group from Marine Solutions, including Sean Chapman, PE, John Fangmeyer, EIT, Ashley Sanders, and Megan Kauffman, joined hundreds of volunteers at the 27th Annual Reforest the Bluegrass event. The initiative focuses on expanding tree canopy in local parks, strengthening ecosystems for wildlife, and improving air and water quality across the region. What stood out most to...]]></description><link>https://www.msimarinesolutions.com/post/building-stronger-communities-one-tree-at-a-time</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a21c608e3c740ba3637258e</guid><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f7f4ac_8ca4ac829c01438fa9a6fe01666b6496~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_780,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Marine Solutions</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Enhancing Resilience and Performance for River Bend Ag's New Madrid Dock Facility.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Building on a strong history of successful project delivery for River Bend Ag, LLC, Marine Solutions was selected to provide design-build services for upgrades at their New Madrid dock facility. This work supported the recent replacement of the facility’s material handling equipment.  Marine Solutions led the design and construction for the installation of two new 72-inch monopile dolphins and associated pile guide systems connected to the existing dock barge. Dive teams also performed...]]></description><link>https://www.msimarinesolutions.com/post/enhancing-resilience-and-performance-for-river-bend-ag-s-new-madrid-dock-facility</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a21c78b367ed35011d5f3bc</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:46:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f7f4ac_c0ef096313ea45ff9fa64f7dd42238af~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_800,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Marine Solutions</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marine Solutions, Inc. Named One of the Best Places to Work in Kentucky 2026.]]></title><description><![CDATA[22nd Annual Best Places to Work in Kentucky Award Winners Announced FRANKFORT, Ky.  – The Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, the Kentucky Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM Kentucky) and Saint Joseph Health announce the 100 companies (in alphabetical order) that made the 22nd Annual Best Places to Work in Kentucky list. The winner rankings will be announced at the awards dinner Thursday, June 18, 2026, at the Central Bank Center in Lexington. Winners from across the state have been...]]></description><link>https://www.msimarinesolutions.com/post/marine-solutions-inc-named-one-of-the-best-places-to-work-in-kentucky-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a21c8651f44c606b374ff1b</guid><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f7f4ac_41de6441f1ab4aec84df1022bbfcdac8~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Marine Solutions</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Steel Tank Evaluation using FEA.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marine Solutions recently evaluated a 42-foot diameter, 33-foot tall steel storage tank.  Our team was tasked with developing a 3D finite element model to determine how the tank would perform under high wind conditions after two new 3’x7’ wall openings were cut into the tank wall. Because of the tank’s size and geometry, finite element analysis (FEA) was the ideal method for accurately predicting stress levels throughout the tank wall. The tank’s wall thickness varied from 3/16" at the base...]]></description><link>https://www.msimarinesolutions.com/post/steel-tank-evaluation-using-fea</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a21c932367ed35011d5f7a2</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f7f4ac_8b878e55faaa440286887249555385b5~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_785,h_592,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Marine Solutions</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reinforcing the Riverfront: Upgrades to a Pennsylvania Marine Terminal.]]></title><description><![CDATA[In April 2024, Marine Solutions conducted a routine inspection of the waterfront structures at a marine terminal in Pennsylvania. The inspection included an assessment of the above- and below-water conditions of the structural components, collection of river bottom soundings and underwater soil samples, and prioritized repair recommendations. A mooring analysis was also performed to establish mooring limits for vessels typically occupying the berth. The terminal is located on the Monongahela...]]></description><link>https://www.msimarinesolutions.com/post/reinforcing-the-riverfront-upgrades-to-a-pennsylvania-marine-terminal</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a21ca2a367ed35011d5fa38</guid><pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2025 18:57:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f7f4ac_db75b96c65824de09823d28dee01e976~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_597,h_449,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Marine Solutions</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marine Solutions, Inc. Celebrates First ESOP Statement Day.]]></title><description><![CDATA[This week, we celebrated our very first ESOP Statement Day! Once a year, we’ll take time to open our ESOP statements, see how our ownership shares have grown, and celebrate the fact that we’re all in this together as employee-owners. We kicked things off with “Scoops of Ownership,” an ice cream social that made the day even sweeter. Whether you were in the office or out in the field, we made sure everyone had a chance to join in the fun and share in the excitement. ESOP Statement Day isn’t...]]></description><link>https://www.msimarinesolutions.com/post/marine-solutions-inc-celebrates-first-esop-statement-day</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a21cf7c513f7725cf1f91ff</guid><pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2025 19:24:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f7f4ac_02124904089c484dab2baf93ab7b2fd0~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_800,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Marine Solutions</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[2025 Intern Spotlight.]]></title><link>https://www.msimarinesolutions.com/post/2025-intern-spotlight</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a21d27614f1bdc719627fad</guid><pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2025 20:12:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f7f4ac_bb970c5b782e45219894b4f3da009c44~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Marine Solutions</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marine Solutions at Ports '25.]]></title><description><![CDATA[We’re back from the Ports '25 Conference and still energized by the exchange of ideas, meaningful conversations, and shared passion for the future of our nation’s infrastructure. Hosted by the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), the PORTS Conference is a leading technical forum bringing together professionals from across the maritime, port, and coastal infrastructure sectors. It's an invaluable opportunity for us to discuss the latest research, innovations, and challenges shaping our...]]></description><link>https://www.msimarinesolutions.com/post/marine-solutions-at-ports-25</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a21de9f1f44c606b37531de</guid><pubDate>Fri, 06 Jun 2025 20:26:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f7f4ac_7e39793928c64f59b49607028ce15ff6~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_800,h_667,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Marine Solutions</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT: Chloe Touze]]></title><description><![CDATA[Q: How long have you worked at Marine Solutions? "Just under a year, but I’m getting close!" Q: What is your role and what does your job entail? "I’m a project engineer-diver which means that I spend a lot of time inspecting structures above and below water. This allows us to gather valuable information on the condition of a clients asset in order to determine what sort of repairs or maintenance might be necessary." Q: What do you like most about your job AND why? "One of my favorite things...]]></description><link>https://www.msimarinesolutions.com/post/employee-spotlight-chloe-touze</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a21dff9513f7725cf1fb889</guid><pubDate>Wed, 02 Apr 2025 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f7f4ac_ed4ba100162c4ee381fda2290d6bfd03~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_487,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Marine Solutions</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marine Solutions, Inc. Named One of the Best Places to Work in Kentucky 2025.]]></title><description><![CDATA[21st Annual Best Places to Work in Kentucky Award Winners Announced FRANKFORT, Ky. – The Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, the Kentucky Society for Human Resource Management (KYSHRM) and CHI Saint Joseph Health announce the 100 companies (in alphabetical order) that made the 21st Annual Best Places to Work in Kentucky list. The winner rankings will be announced at the awards dinner Thursday, May 22, 2025, at the Central Bank Center in Lexington. Winners from across the state have been selected in...]]></description><link>https://www.msimarinesolutions.com/post/marine-solutions-inc-named-one-of-the-best-places-to-work-in-kentucky-2025</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a21e228513f7725cf1fbd46</guid><pubDate>Fri, 07 Mar 2025 21:40:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f7f4ac_666446640fa74968b8ec3d3521d14db0~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Marine Solutions</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>