In partnership with Prime Consultant Hornblower Marine Services, Art Anderson Associates is providing naval architecture, marine engineering and related consulting services for Pierce County as part of a Marine Services Contract. The work under the contract includes vessel inspection/evaluation, vessel design services for new or repair work, vessel repair work inspection, liaison with the US Coast Guard and other regulatory bodies, terminal facility design and additional services as-requested.

In November, 2009, we were tasked to provide naval architecture and marine engineering services for the overhaul of the M/V Christine Anderson as she entered her drydocking period. Our scope of work included conducting a shipcheck, developing plans and specifications and performing final QA and submittal of the overhaul package to Pierce County. The work items involved in the overhaul included upgrading diesel generators to 90kw; striping/painting of car deck lanes; replacement of the boat davit with a new foundation, davit and rescue boat; shaft seal water pump and piping modifications for an upgraded cooling system; pilothouse modifications that include new consoles, lockers, work desk, heaters, electrical upgrades and new engine controls; and installation of soundproofing in the engine control room. All upgrades were performed to USCG 46 CFR Subchapter K, ABS Steel Vessels and ASTM standards.

In December, 2009, we were tasked to provide architectural and engineering services for the renovation of the Steilacoom Ferry Terminal. The task goal was to develop a concept designthat would serve as a communication tool to assist the County, local community and ferry riders in establishing a "mutual vision" of the completed facility. Two initial concept designs were developed and used in soliciting input from the public. Based on feedback from the public, a third "optimal" concept was developed. These concepts included plans, exterior and interior renderings, elevations and a cost estimate, and were compiled into an initial concept report transmitted to the County in April, 2010.