![]() ![]() ![]() “One of the best features of the Galveston is her relative shallow draft for her capacity. “GLDD is the largest provider of dredging services in the United States, notably among the first American companies to join the offshore wind industry with construction of our Jones Act compliant subsea rock installation vessel, which is expected to be delivered in early 2025,” said Gunston. Great Lakes hopper fleet renewal program will be complete in 2025 with the delivery of the sister ship to the Galveston Island. EPA Tier 4 compliant engines, and have capabilities of running on biofuel to minimize the environmental impact. The dredge will be equipped with a direct high-power pump-ashore installation, dredging system automation, dynamic positioning and tracking, U.S. The new 6,500-cu.-yd.-capacity trailing suction hopper dredge is in the water and is scheduled to be in operation the first half of 2023. Chris Gunsten, SVP, Project Services & Fleet Engineering, Great Lakes Dredge & Dock (GLDD) and Patrick Webb, Senior Director Sales - Global Marine and Stationary, Wabtec discuss the tech inside the new Conrad-built trailing suction hopper dredge Galveston Island.Ĭonrad Shipyard recently launched Galveston Island, the first of two newbuild hopper dredges being built for Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation. With dredging business booming in the U.S., companies across the country invest in innovative new tonnage to get the job done more efficiently, effectively and safely. ![]()
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