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The status recorded for “DB Catalina Mechanical Clamshell Dredge” is under construction.

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DB Catalina Mechanical Clamshell Dredge

Sector: Seaport • Location: Morgan City, Louisiana, United States

Source: Work Boat

Project

Under Construction

The DB Catalina is a 254'x86' mechanical clamshell dredge under construction at LAD Services in Morgan City, Louisiana. It will be the largest mechanical clamshell dredge in the Western Hemisphere, featuring a 100-cubic-yard maintenance bucket and hybrid-electric dredging capabilities for energy efficiency and zero-emissions operation.

Status: Under Construction
Sector: Seaport
Location: Morgan City, Louisiana, United States of America
Updated: 22 Jul 2026
Source: Work Boat

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The project “DB Catalina Mechanical Clamshell Dredge” is an infrastructure initiative in the Seaport sector, located in Morgan City, Louisiana, United States. Taiyo aggregates data on it from Work Boat.

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Original status	under construction
Taiyo status	Under Construction
Taiyo last update	2026-07-22

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Description	The DB Catalina is a 254'x86' mechanical clamshell dredge under construction at LAD Services in Morgan City, Louisiana. It will be the largest mechanical clamshell dredge in the Western Hemisphere, featuring a 100-cubic-yard maintenance bucket and hybrid-electric dredging capabilities for energy efficiency and zero-emissions operation.
Original sector	Maritime

Location

Country	United States of America (USA)
State	Louisiana
City	Morgan City

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Record type	Project
Sector	Seaport
Article published date	2025-06-14

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