"A Deeper Dig" is Manson Construction Co.'s blog where readers can learn more about what life is like at our company. Here we tell short stories about our employees and dig deeper into the great work they do.
American-Made
Upon delivery, the FREDERICK PAUP will be the largest self-propelled trailing suction hopper dredge operating in the United States of America.

Constructing a Giant: The Journey of the FREDERICK PAUP
The incredible team behind the construction of the U.S.'s largest self-propelled hopper dredge, the FREDERICK PAUP.

Manson Retrofits Cutter Suction Dredge H.R. MORRIS
Manson's cutter suction dredge H.R. MORRIS receives state-of-the-art upgrades.

The Rig Report—E.P. PAUP Gets Network Upgrades
Manson's IT Department makes improvements to Manson's largest derrick barge.

The Rig Report—VALHALLA Prepared for Hawaii Dredging
DB VALHALLA undergoes dry dock before dredge job at Pearl Harbor.
FREDERICK PAUP MAKES A SPLASH
The launching of Manson's newest hopper dredge the FREDERICK PAUP.

The Process of Dry Docking
A look at Manson's approach to keeping its vessels reliable through the process of dry docking.

The Rig Report—The BAYPORT
Manson's hopper dredge BAYPORT undergoes maintenance to meet U.S. regulatory requirements.

The Rig Report—The WESTPORT
Preparing Manson's hopper dredge WESTPORT for the second season of dredging in Alaska.

The Rig Report—Repowering the Njord
Manson's derrick barge NJORD undergoes a repower to ensure compliance with California Emission Laws.










