Overview
| State | Louisiana |
|---|---|
| Project No. | 433 |
| Grant No. | DTPH56-11-G-PHPT19 |
| Grant Recipient | Greater Lafourche Port Commission, LA 16829 East Main Street P.O. Drawer 490 Galliano, LA 70354 |
| GOTR | Sam Hall |
| Grantee Contact Info | Mr. Chett Chiasson Greater Lafourche Port Commission 16829 East Main Street Galliano, LA 70354 985-632-6701 chettc@portfourchon.com |
| Project Status | Closed |
|---|---|
| Start Fiscal Year | 2011 (09/29/2011) |
| End Fiscal Year | 2013 (12/31/2012) |
| PHMSA $$ Budgeted | $50,000.00 |
Main Objective
The Greater Lafourche Port Commission will enhance marine pipeline damage prevention through two approaches: 1) the continued development and implementation of a marine pipeline public awareness program for mariners navigating in coastal Louisiana and the Gulf of Mexico and teh research; and, 2) selection and implementation of an Automatic Identification System (AIS) Aid to Navigation (AtoN) System for pipelines in the Port Fourchon area. An AIS AtoN system could provide virtual pipeline markers and messaging to vessels in coastal waters and the Gulf of Mexico.
Public Abstract
Upon completion the Greater Lafourche Port Commission will have enhanced marine pipeline damage prevention through two approaches: 1) the continued development and implementation of a marine pipeline public awareness program for mariners navigating in coastal Louisiana and the Gulf of Mexico and teh research; and, 2) selection and implementation of an Automatic Identification System (AIS) Aid to Navigation (AtoN) System for pipelines in the Port Fourchon area. An AIS AtoN system could provide virtual pipeline markers and messaging to vessels in coastal waters and the Gulf of Mexico.
Relevant Files & Links
Final Report
S1108 - Final Report.pdf
Contract Documents
Executed DTPH56-11-G-PHPT19 Grant Agreement.pdf
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