Conrad Shipyard honored with WEDA Safety Excellence Award

L to R: Stanley Ekren, VP, manager rivers & lakes division at GLDD; senior VP Dan Conrad and VP sales and marketing Robert Socha, Conrad Shipyard; Julie Hile,The Hile Group

Morgan City, La.-headquartered Conrad Shipyard reports that it has been awarded the Western Dredging Association (WEDA) Safety Excellence Award in the Dredging Trade Partner category. The prestigious award was given in recognition of Conrad’s unwavering commitment to safety, operational excellence, and its longstanding partnership with the U.S. dredging industry.

Presented during the 2025 WEDA Annual Dredging Summit & Expo, the award celebrates companies who demonstrate outstanding safety performance and continuous improvement in protecting personnel, property, and the environment. Conrad was recognized for its exemplary safety record, employee training programs, and proactive safety culture across its shipbuilding and repair operations.

Accepting the award at the conference were Conrad senior VP Daniel Conrad and VP sales & marketing Robert Socha.

“We are honored to receive this award from WEDA,” said Johnny Conrad, executive chairman Conrad Shipyard. “Safety is at the core of everything we do. This recognition is a testament to the dedication and vigilance of our entire workforce and our commitment to supporting our dredging partners with high-quality, safe, and reliable vessels.”

With decades of experience in constructing and repairing dredging equipment and vessels, Conrad Shipyard has built a reputation as a trusted partner in the maritime industry. The company’s comprehensive safety initiatives include leadership development, routine audits, training, and employee-driven hazard recognition and prevention programs.

Conrad Shipyard remains committed to continuous improvement and innovation in safety practices, ensuring the highest standards for its clients and team members alike.