McCullough Engineering Services (MES) has successfully restored the dredger Stuyvesant, which was severely damaged by a fire in November 2024. The trailing suction hopper dredge, owned by The Dutra Group, was fully repaired and returned to work in less than eight months.
The fire occurred on November 2, 2024, causing major damage to the vessel’s Engine Room and Machinery Control Room (MCR). After undergoing repairs at BAE Systems in Jacksonville, the Stuyvesant successfully completed its sea trials on June 20, 2025, and resumed operations just a few days later.
MES led the entire restoration project, handling everything from the damage assessment to the final commissioning of the vessel. The project was directed by Devin Smith, Vice President of Commercial Programs at MES, who oversaw a full engineering and project management plan to return the vessel to fully certified and mission-ready condition.
The restoration involved a wide range of technical work. MES began with
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