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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.
Floating Islands Conservation Project
On November 1st, Mike Hooks participated with CCA Louisiana and Phillips 66 to increase awareness...
Industry Encourages Local Elementary Students to Practice Conservation
CCA’s Lake Charles Chapter and conservation partners to join with local students to create new marsh in Prien Lake
OSHAs Top 10 Violations for 2019
Patrick Kapust, deputy director of OSHAs enforcement program, announces Top 10 Violations for fiscal year 2019.
Observing “Safety First” with Louisiana DOT
Mike Hooks’ Safety Department recently organized an operation to safely transport two Caterpillar 320 Long Reach Marsh Buggies across a local highway on to the Hog Island Gully’s parking area.