Keel laid for GLDD’s new hopper dredge
April 27, 2021,
by
Zlatan Hrvacevic
Conrad Shipyard recently hosted a keel laying ceremony for Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company (GLDD) new 6,500 cubic yard trailing suction hopper dredge at its Deepwater shipyard in Amelia, Louisiana.
Addressing an audience of Conrad and GLDD executives, Louisiana’s Lt. Governor, USCG personnel, shipyard workers and guests, Conrad Chairman and CEO
Johnny Conrad discussed the significance of the relationship and commented on the synergies between the two companies.
“Our valued relationship began more than 35 years ago, and in that time, we have worked together on several projects including deck barges, anchor barges and dredge support equipment. In addition to those new construction projects, we have done repair and conversion work for GLDD, including the dredge Alaska, which is in our shipyard now for repairs. It is our honor to build this vessel for you,” said Johnny Conrad.