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L-R: Matthew Devall and Michael Kerns (Co-Founders of Muddy Water Dredging, LP); Robert Wetta and William Wetta (Co-Owners of DSC Dredge). Photo by DSC Dredge
On April nineteenth, 2024, Muddy Water Dredging, LP, held the christening ceremony of its Marlin Class dredge on the Port of New Orleans. The occasion was attended by many esteemed enterprise leaders, media personnel, and distinguished dignitaries.
“We are happy to unveil the Vaneta Marie dredge. After many hours of collaboration between Muddy Water and DSC what we have before us is a dredge that was crafted with precision and ingenuity,” stated Michael Kerns, President, and CEO of Muddy Water. “As we christen this dredge, we are truly excited to leverage its cutting-edge technology and solutions to enhancing the sustainability and efficiency of U.S. navigable waterways.”
William (Bill) Wetta, Senior Vice President, and Chief Technology Officer of DSC Dredge, remarked, “This dredge represents the future of dredging technology. Our team was able to combine unparalleled performance with forward-thinking designs. Its launch marks a significant leap forward in our ongoing commitment to revolutionize the industry.”
The totally personalized Marlin Class dredge spoke to DSC Dredge’s well-known fame for innovation and engineering talents. It is claimed to be one of many largest and most technologically superior dredges constructed within the United States. The Marlin Class dredge’s exceptional specs embrace a powerful size of 371 toes, making it one of many longest in its class.
Boasting the potential to dredge a 400-ft. huge minimize with an 80° swing arc, it units a brand new commonplace for operational effectivity, enhancing productiveness by 5.9%. Furthermore, its customizable design includes a removable carriage barge, enabling seamless adaptation to varied working environments.
Members of DSC Dredge on the Christening. Photo by DSC DredgeDSC’s Director of Domestic Dredge Sales, Charlie Johnson added, “this dredge is like no other, apart from it being the only one in its class equipped with state-of-the-art technology, including DSC’s survey-grade DSC VISION package and Dredge Rx remote monitoring system, the dredge ensures unparalleled precision and performance. Featuring a cutting-edge design, the Marlin Class dredge boasts remarkable features that include US-built WABTEC generators meeting strict EPA Tier 4 Final emissions standards without the use of Urea. Additionally, all dredge machinery is mounted on or above the main deck, eliminating the risk of flooding by dredge pump leaks or failures. Active monitoring of hull tank voids ensures early detection of water intrusion, further enhancing safety and reliability”.
He added, “the dredge is equipped with powered lay-down spuds for quick bridge transits and the ability to remove and replace spuds for maintenance without additional support equipment. The selection and design of the dredge pump are based on USACE Engineering and Design Manual standards, ensuring optimal performance and efficiency. Additionally, its dual diesel-electric design, delivering 9,621-HP of total installed horsepower, underscoring its commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship”. Apart from the Muddy Water Vaneta Marie dredge, there is no such thing as a different dredge within the U.S. which has been uniquely designed to function an influence station within the occasion of catastrophic occasions resembling hurricanes.
“Getting here was no easy feat, we extend our gratitude to all those who have contributed to the realization of this monumental occasion,” expressed, Robert Wetta, President, and CEO of DSC Dredge (DSC). “The CSD Vaneta Marie dredge stands as a testament to both Muddy Water and DSC’s collective vision and unwavering dedication to excellence.”
This milestone celebration marks not solely the debut of the Marlin Class dredge but in addition commemorates the imaginative and prescient and dedication of Muddy Water’s co-founders, Michael Kerns and Matthew Devall. The Marlin Class “Vaneta Marie” dredge was named after Kerns’ mom, Vaneta Kerns.
The Muddy Water Dredging Crew on the Christening. Photo Courtesy Muddy Water Dredging
