Friday, December 20, 2024
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation is the largest provider of dredging services in the United States. In addition, Great Lakes is fully engaged in expanding its core business into the rapidly developing offshore wind energy industry. The Company has a long history of performing significant international projects. The Company employs experienced civil, ocean and mechanical engineering staff in its estimating, production and project management functions. In its over 131-year history, the Company has never failed to complete a marine project. Great Lakes owns and operates the largest and most diverse fleet in the U.S. dredging industry, comprised of approximately 200 specialized vessels. Great Lakes has a disciplined training program for engineers that ensures experienced-based performance as they advance through Company operations. The Company’s Incident-and Injury-Free® (IIF®) safety management program is integrated into all aspects of the Company’s culture. The Company’s commitment to the IIF® culture promotes a work environment where employee safety is paramount.
Joe Gomes, CFA, Managing Director, Equity Research Analyst, Generalist , Noble Capital Markets, Inc.
Joshua Zoepfel, Research Associate, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.
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Awarded Work. Great Lakes announced an additional $182 million of awarded work across four projects. The new projects were part of the $465 million of low bids and options pending as of the end of the third quarter. The new awards will add to a record backlog of work for 2025 and are likely to keep Great Lakes’ fleet fully engaged during the year. The projects are all for coastal protection.
Projects. Ocean City Beach Renourishment in New Jersey is valued at $73.6 million. This project also includes an additional $41.4 million in open options pending award. This project will start in 1Q25 and is expected to be completed in 3Q25. Myrtle Beach Renourishment in South Carolina is valued at $72.3 million. Work is expected to start in 4Q25 and be completed in 1Q26. Both projects were awarded by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
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