The Department of Environmental Management, with support from The Nature Conservancy, has completed repair and maintenance work on the public boat launch in Colt State Park in Bristol.
The project entailed replacing rotted framing timbers and rusted steel grates on the end of the fixed dock, as well as installing new rub-rails and pile caps. The contractor also removed years of accumulated sand from the two ramp lanes to improve launching and retrieving conditions for boat operators.
Popular with recreational boaters and anglers, the Colt Park boat launch also provides safe, year-round access to Narragansett Bay for East Bay quahoggers. The closest alternative boat launch is in Bristol Harbor at Independence Park, adding five miles to the trip to and from important shellfishing grounds. DEM and TNC coordinated with local shellfishermen on the construction project to keep at least one ramp lane open while the work was ongoing.
Specialty Diving Services – the latest addition to Brennan organization December 15, 2020, by Eldin Ganic
J.F. Brennan Company has announced the asset acquisition of New England-based Specialty Diving Services, Inc (SDS).
The acquisition combines two established union companies that specialize in commercial diving and heavy marine construction.
Founded in 1986, SDS is headquartered at the Port of Davisville in North Kingstown, Rhode Island within a short range of Boston and New York.
The acquisition enables Brennan to establish another strategic location in the New England area, a reputable client list, and a local workforce of experienced marine professionals, said the company in their latest release.
J.F. Brennan acquires Specialty Diving Services, Inc.
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Marine Log Staff
La Crosse, Wis., headquartered J.F. Brennan Company has announces the asset acquisition of New England-based Specialty Diving Services, Inc (SDS).
Founded in 1986, SDS is headquartered within a short range of Boston and New York at the Port of Davisville in North Kingstown, R.I. where it has an office, shop, a yard, a dock facility, and 28 team members.
The acquisition enables Brennan to establish another strategic location in the New England area, a reputable client list, and a local workforce of experienced marine professionals.
“We are ecstatic to introduce Specialty Diving Services (SDS) as the latest addition to the Brennan organization,” said Brennan Vice President of Business Development Mark Binsfeld. “SDS has built a great reputation throughout New England as a top-notch marine construction and commercial dive contractor. SDS and Brennan have many similarities, from the types of w