Conrad cuts steel for GLDD dump scow barges

L to R: GLDD director new builds engineering, Dan Gaiennie; Conrad project manager, Earl Johnson; GLDD project engineer, Ben Myers; Conrad COO, Brett Wolbrink; Conrad general manager, Robert Scully Jr.

Conrad Shipyard recently hosted a steel cutting ceremony for Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company LLC (GLDD) at its shipyard in Morgan City, La. The steel is for three 7,100-cubic-yard dump scow barges. Delivery for all three vessels is scheduled between the second and third quarters of 2022 and Conrad will be utilizing multiple strategically located facilities to support GLDD’s operational needs..

Each identical barge will measure 277 by 63.5 by 27.25 feet. Dump scows are barges which have hopper type cargo carrying compartment and a split hull design to facilitate bottom dumps to discharge dredged material.

Addressing an audience of Conrad and GLDD managers, Brett Wolbrink, Conrad executive vice president and chief operating officer said: “GLDD has awarded Conrad multiple contracts over the past year along with numerous repair and conversion projects. These contract awards and projects re-enforce GLDD’s confidence in Conrad and continues to build on our longstanding partnership that we have enjoyed over the years.

“We sincerely thank all the GLDD and Conrad project team members that work together on a daily basis for their professionalism, teamwork and dedication to helping us make these projects successful for both Conrad and GLDD.”