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Dredge 32 (Grafton)
Originally built in 1932, the Dredge 32 is believed to be the oldest cutter suction dredge in...
Maritime Career Fair
About the Event San Jacinto College will be hosting a maritime career fair at their Maritime...
Hooks Newest Dredge Lorraine Announced at Steel Cutting Ceremony
As she addressed an audience of guests from Mobile Pulley, Southwest Shipyard, and Hooks’ management, McMahon formally announced that the new dredge will be named Lorraine Hooks in honor of her mother—the late matriarch of the Hooks organization.
New $13M Calcasieu Contract Awarded to Mike Hooks
Mike Hooks, LLC, a leading dredging contractor along the Gulf Coast, announces they were awarded...
Upgrades and Innovation for Mike Hooks’ with New Dredge Construction
Mike Hooks, LLC is pleased to announce the latest development in their Capital Improvement plan.
To improve efficiency and promote innovation within the industry, Hooks will be adding a new, state-of-the-art, 27-inch Cutter Suction Dredge to the existing 4 dredge fleet.
Restoration Funding of $155.7M Announced for Critical Projects in Louisiana
Today, we learned that Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) announced the award of $155.7M in GOMESA...
Dredging Industry Aids Coronavirus Relief Efforts
Contractor answers the call to ensure clear navigation for the USNS Comfort as it makes its way to provide medical relief during the Coronavirus outbreak.
Essential Workers Continue Contributions Amid Louisiana Shut Down
As a Contractor tasked with maintaining critical and strategic waterways for the Corps of Engineers, Mike Hooks employees are considered essential workers and are exempt from the Stay-at-Home order.
Perks of the Job!
Auxiliary equipment for the Dredge E Stroud is being towed by the tugboat God’s Glory as they mobilize east through Pensacola.
Pipeline Incident Prevention – A Life-Saving Guide for the Dredging and Pipeline Industries
The Council for Dredging and Marine Construction Safety (CDMCS) released Pipeline Incident Prevention, a recommended best practices guide for safe dredging near underwater gas and hazardous liquid pipelines located in U.S. Army Corps of Engineers federal navigation channels.