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The Port of Nome is undergoing a major modernization effort with the goal of providing a safe, reliable, and efficient transportation system for commerce, national security, and tourism.
As a crucial regional hub for the Seward Peninsula and western Alaska, this project in partnership with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ (USACE) Alaska District addresses the port's current depth limitations to better serve the community, the region and the military.
The project requires a design modification that will enlarge the harbor's outer basin and create a new deep-water basin at minus 40 feet, enabling safer access for larger-class vessels.
To validate the new design, district engineers and Alaska Marine Pilots sought out the assets and expertise of the U.S. Army Watercraft and Ship Simulator at the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC).
The initial simulations tested the proposed designs under real-world conditions, ensuring the safety and efficiency of the final selection. The most recent simulations brought the group back to ERDC to confirm the initial phased approach to the project.
Watch to learn more about ERDC’s role in furthering the success of this project and what it means for its USACE and Port of Nome stakeholders.
| Date Taken: | 02.20.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 02.26.2026 09:41 |
| Category: | Package |
| Video ID: | 997087 |
| VIRIN: | 260220-A-AP401-1001 |
| Filename: | DOD_111541309 |
| Length: | 00:03:56 |
| Location: | VICKSBURG, MISSISSIPPI, US |
| Downloads: | 2 |
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