The newest addition to the Manson Construction Co. (Manson) fleet—the hopper dredge Frederick Paup—departed the Seatrium AmFELS shipyard in Brownsville, TX, on Tuesday afternoon, setting sail for Mobile, AL.Representing Manson’s single biggest
The newest addition to the Manson Construction Co. (Manson) fleet—the hopper dredge Frederick Paup—departed the Seatrium AmFELS shipyard in Brownsville, TX, on Tuesday afternoon, setting sail for Mobile, AL.
Representing Manson’s single biggest investment since its founding in 1905, the Frederick Paup—designed in collaboration with Hockema Whalen Myers Associates, Inc. of Seattle, WA and built by Seatrium AmFELS in Brownsville, TX—is the largest self-propelled hopper dredge in the United States.
The 15,150-cubic-yard (yd 3) hopper dredge was designed and constructed with next-generation capabilities, increased speed and capacity, advancements in safety, and enhancements in fuel efficiency—proudly positioning Manson at the forefront of maritime innovation.
Key highlights include:
• Largest in the U.S.: 420-ft length x 81-ft beam, with a hopper capacity of over 15,150 yd 3
• Powerful and Agile: Self-propelled with 25,000 horsepower, triple azimuthing stern drives, and twin bow thrusters
• Smart Features: Dynamic Positioning, power management, and integrated dredging systems
• Sustainable: Tier 4 diesel-electric engines and an advanced hull form for reduced emissions and improved fuel efficiency
“Over the last five-plus years we have had an outstanding group of Manson people and key business partners working together to make this dredge a reality,” says Manson CEO &
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