Dredging & Marine Contractors
Digging Deeper.We specialize in marine construction, navigation, and ecological restoration projects of all sizes. Our mission is to provide safe and environmentally sound dredging services while valuing and protecting our employees, the community, and natural resources. We strive to exceed expectations by delivering the highest level of quality, safety, and innovation to our clients.
Mission
Mike Hooks, LLC is focused on preserving America’s natural resources, maintaining navigable waterways, and investing in our family of employees.
Welcome to Mike Hooks, a full-service dredging contractor with over 65 years of experience in the industry.
We specialize in marine construction, navigation, and ecological restoration projects of all sizes. Our mission is to provide safe and environmentally sound dredging services while valuing and protecting our employees, the community, and natural resources. We strive to exceed expectations by delivering the highest level of quality, safety, and innovation to our clients.
Services
We offer a wide range of services to meet the unique needs of each project. Our services include:
Waterways
Removing sediment and other materials from the bottom of waterways to maintain the desired depth for navigation and other uses.
Ports
Deepening the navigational depth by removing sediments from existing ports or creating entirely new harbors by removing emergent materials.
Beach Reclamation
Beach reclamation is used to add sand or other materials to a beach to increase its width and mitigate the effects of erosion.
Wetland Restoration
Improving the condition of degraded or lost wetlands to restore their ecosystem functions and benefits for wildlife and people.
Projects
Our portfolio showcases our capabilities and the diverse range of projects we have undertaken over the years. Some of our notable projects include the deepening of a major port channel to accommodate larger vessels, the creation of a new marina for a waterfront development, and the dredging and restoration of a critical ecosystem.
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Equipment & Technology
Hooks uses state-of-the-art equipment and technology to ensure the best possible results on every project. Our fleet includes a variety of dredging vessels and machinery, such as cutter suction dredges, crane barges, and excavators, utilizing advanced technologies such as 3D modeling, GPS, and remote sensing to optimize dredging operations.
Safety & Environmental
Safety is our top priority and we are dedicated to maintaining a safe working environment for our employees and clients. Our safety record is exemplary, and we are fully compliant with OSHA and industry safety standards. We are also committed to protecting the environment and strive to minimize the impact of our dredging operations.
News & Updates
Stay up-to-date with our latest projects, industry news and events, and press releases by visiting our News and Updates page.
Cutter Ladder Installed for New Lorraine Hooks CSD
The team at Mike Hooks, LLC is proud to share with you that last week we hit a major milestone in the construction of our new state-of-the-art cutter suction dredge Lorraine Hooks. The 430,000 lb. cutter ladder was carefully carried and lowered into place by overhead...
Dredge Mike Hooks in New Orleans
Our Dredge Mike Hooks had another productive day today on the Nola Harbor project, this time down at Milan Street Wharf across from the Harvey Locks. Excellent work is in order for the whole team. Keep it up! Photo credit: Jimmy Rogers
New Orleans Harbor Project
Glad to be back in New Orleans on the Nola Harbor Project. Kicked it off yesterday, dredging from Poydras down to Orange Street making sure the Mother River stays open for business in these parts.
Contact
If you have any questions or would like to discuss a specific project, please don’t hesitate to contact us. Our team of experienced project managers and skilled operators is ready to help. Please fill out our contact form and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
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