Downtown and Shoreline Marina

Marina design and slip mix alternatives.

Design Engineer
Client: City of Long Beach Marine Bureau  
Project: Shoreline and Downtown Marinas  
Location: 450 Shoreline Drive, Long Beach, CA 
Duration: 2002-2005

Project Background

The City of Long Beach initiated planning and redevelopment efforts for the Downtown and Shoreline Marinas to modernize marina infrastructure and improve operational efficiency while maintaining revenue capacity. The project focused on marina reconfiguration, expansion planning, and preparation of technical materials to support funding and financing decisions.

Marina Planning and Design

While employed by Bluewater Design Group, Anthony T. Mets, P.E. served as Project Engineer performing marina planning and design services associated with the redevelopment of the Downtown and Shoreline Marinas in Long Beach, California.

Mr. Mets prepared technical specifications in CSI format for a proposed concrete dock system, including electrical, mechanical, civil, and structural components. He developed a primary layout and evaluated multiple improvement alternatives to support budget planning and revenue analysis. Marina expansion alternatives were also prepared to accommodate construction of additional slips intended to offset slip losses associated with marina reconfiguration efforts.

Financial and Agency Coordination Support

The planning documents, technical specifications, and expansion alternatives developed by Mr. Mets were instrumental in supporting the City of Long Beach’s efforts to finalize financing arrangements with the California Department of Boating and Waterways (currently California State Parks Division of Boating and Waterways).

This project was performed by Anthony T. Mets, P.E. while employed by another engineering firm. It is included here to illustrate relevant professional experience and does not represent work performed by Thalassa Technology and Engineering.