Advanced planning, excellent working apparatus and daily inspections are keeping the Atlantic Highlands Yacht Harbor piers safe and secure during the freezing icy, snowy weather conditions.
That is the message the Harbor Commission received at its meeting this week, when the Commission sought up-to-date information on the harbor situation, in view of the many reports of other docks collapsing because of ice and freezing.
Harbormaster Lou Fligor confirmed to VeniVidiScripto days after the meeting that piers are still secure at the harbor and regular inspections are made to assure the situation remains the same.
Fligo pointed out that years ago the Harbor Commission authorized a ‘bubbling’ system that keeps the waters near pilings moving, lessening the chance of freezing. Fligor said the systems are inserted in the harbor every year soon after boats are taken out for the winter season. Inspections are made of each of the units, and when temperatures or freezing conditions call for action, the harbor staff plugs in the units to keep the water stirring.
“It’s easy to check their operations,” the harbormaster added, noting it’s possible to see whether the water is actually moving and no or little ice has formed.
So far, in spite of damages at numerous other locations along the river and bay, the Atlantic Highlands harbor has had no problem with icing or destroying its pilings at the piers.
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Fligo pointed out that years ago the Harbor Commission authorized a ‘bubbling’ system that keeps the waters near pilings moving, lessening the chance of freezing. Fligor said the systems are inserted in the harbor every year soon after boats are taken out for the winter season. Inspections are made of each of the units, and when temperatures or freezing conditions call for action, the harbor staff plugs in the units to keep the water stirring.“It’s easy to check their operations,” the harbormaster added, noting it’s possible to see whether the water is actually moving and no or little ice has formed.So far, in spite of damages at numerous other locations along the river and bay, the Atlantic Highlands harbor has had no problem with icing or destroying its pilings at the piers.Fligo pointed out that years ago the Harbor Commission authorized a ‘bubbling’ system that keeps the waters near pilings moving, lessening the chance of freezing. Fligor said the systems are inserted in the harbor every year soon after boats are taken out for the winter season. Inspections are made of each of the units, and when temperatures or freezing conditions call for action, the harbor staff plugs in the units to keep the water stirring.“It’s easy to check their operations,” the harbormaster added, noting it’s possible to see whether the water is actually moving and no or little ice has formed.So far, in spite of damages at numerous other locations along the river and bay, the Atlantic Highlands harbor has had no problem with icing or destroying its pilings at the piers.Fligo pointed out that years ago the Harbor Commission authorized a ‘bubbling’ system that keeps the waters near pilings moving, lessening the chance of freezing. Fligor said the systems are inserted in the harbor every year soon after boats are taken out for the winter season. Inspections are made of each of the units, and when temperatures or freezing conditions call for action, the harbor staff plugs in the units to keep the water stirring.“It’s easy to check their operations,” the harbormaster added, noting it’s possible to see whether the water is actually moving and no or little ice has formed.So far, in spite of damages at numerous other locations along the river and bay, the Atlantic Highlands harbor has had no problem with icing or destroying its pilings at the piers.Fligo pointed out that years ago the Harbor Commission authorized a ‘bubbling’ system that keeps the waters near pilings moving, lessening the chance of freezing. Fligor said the systems are inserted in the harbor every year soon after boats are taken out for the winter season. Inspections are made of each of the units, and when temperatures or freezing conditions call for action, the harbor staff plugs in the units to keep the water stirring.“It’s easy to check their operations,” the harbormaster added, noting it’s possible to see whether the water is actually moving and no or little ice has formed.So far, in spite of damages at numerous other locations along the river and bay, the Atlantic Highlands harbor has had no problem with icing or destroying its pilings at the piers.
