In November of 2017, Schnabel was contracted by Ebsary Foundation Company to install 63 permanent tiebacks to support the construction of the new North Berth 7 Cruise Terminal. Schnabel installed 4,600 linear feet of tiebacks, some reaching lengths of up to 80 feet. The tiebacks were designed with a maximum capacity of 230 KIPS, ensuring structural stability and integrity.

Schnabel successfully navigated through the steel and concrete obstacles found in the project by employing specialized coring tools and equipment from Schnabel’s Equipment Division. Much of the drilling was conducted from a barge situated in a busy port section with heavy ship traffic. Despite the challenges posed by the wakes of passing ships and tide changes. Schnabel’s crew devised creative solutions to secure the barge to the berth while maintaining flexibility in moving quickly between different work areas.