The purpose of this report is to document the preliminary design and design criteria for the Port of Newport Dock 7 Replacement Design project. The Port of Newport (Port) plans to upgrade Port Dock 7 (PD7) and the adjacent Fisherman’s Wharf to accommodate the modern commercial vessels based at the facility. This report will also be used to support the Port’s application for the U.S. Department of Transportation Maritime Administration (MARAD) Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP) grant.