Amelia Island Hopper Dredge Delivery
Sector: Seaport • Location: Morgan City, Louisiana, United States
Source: The Globe and Mail
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation took delivery of its newest Jones Act-compliant hopper dredge, the Amelia Island, from Conrad Shipyard in Morgan City, Louisiana. The vessel is designed for efficient and safe operations in shallow and narrow waters along all U.S. coastlines, featuring advanced capabilities such as two 800mm trailing suction pipes, a hopper capacity of 6,330 yd³, and EPA Tier
- Status
- Closed
- Sector
- Seaport
- Location
- Morgan City, Louisiana, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- The Globe and Mail
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Description | Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation took delivery of its newest Jones Act-compliant hopper dredge, the Amelia Island, from Conrad Shipyard in Morgan City, Louisiana. The vessel is designed for efficient and safe operations in shallow and narrow waters along all U.S. coastlines, featuring advanced capabilities such as two 800mm trailing suction pipes, a hopper capacity of 6,330 yd³, and EPA Tier IV rated engines for low emissions. This delivery marks the completion of the company's dredging newbuild program, resulting in the largest and most advanced hopper fleet in the United States. |
Original sector | Maritime Infrastructure |
Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Louisiana |
City | Morgan City |
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Source | The Globe and Mail |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Seaport |
Article published date | 2025-09-16 |
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