Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company has officially unveiled its newest suction hopper dredge, the “Galveston Island,” at a special ceremony in Galveston, Texas. This modern vessel, designed by C-Job Naval Architects and built at Conrad Shipyard, becomes the first of two dredges built with cutting-edge technology to support sustainability in the company’s dredging operations.
Galveston Island’s Green Technology and Capacity
With a capacity of 6,500 cubic yards and a dredging depth of up to 100 feet , Galveston Island is equipped to handle complex operations while reducing its environmental impact.
[post_relacionado]This state-of-the-art dredge can operate on biofuel , making it a cleaner option for dredging work in the Great Lakes and other coastal projects. It also meets EPA Tier 4 regulations, which minimizes its carbon footprint and protects marine life by reducing the risk of species entrapment.
Conrad Shipyard has designed the Galveston Island dredger to meet today’s sustainability demands. The vessel is equipped with a high-power pumping system to facilitate dredging, and incorporates dynamic positioning and tracking technology, ensuring more precise and effective operations.
According to MarineLink , the Galveston Island will replace one of the oldest dredges in the Great Lakes fleet, the Terrapin Island , which operated for more than 40 years. With this addition, the company seeks to strengthen its commitment to a modern and environmentally responsible fleet, reflecting a significant advance in the sustainable dredging industry in the United States.
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