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Dredging

We made a step change i h h h with the addition of the (General)

MacArthur (based on its size and capabilities),” McGuire said. structure. And I don’t see a pause in the beach renourish- help with fatigue, while also buying them the latest gear ments because that’s frontline protection for everyone.” and providing the creature comforts on the dredges: full

It’s this steady pipeline of work that gives Callan Marine internet, satellite TVs, exercise rooms, individual bath- the con? dence to build out its ? eet and invest in new tech- rooms and just about all the food that they want to eat.” nologies. And as Callan grows, it is also working to shrink For McGuire, it is clear that the business is all about its environmental footprint. “Every time we build a new people. “First you build the right equipment, and we’ve boat, every time we remodel something, we invest in ef- done that. Once we build the right piece of equipment, af- ? ciencies and things to be a better steward of our environ- ter that it’s 100% about the people, giving them the tools, ment, to be a better steward of our employees, whether it’s the con? dence and the culture to create the success.

mitigating noise or emissions.” McGuire said. “I’ve come through the ranks, and I ? nd myself being a

McGuire cited crew safety and ? eet ef? ciency as other champion of the people. I spend a fair portion of my morn- key points of consideration for its newbuild activity. “The ings each day, sticking my head in people’s of? ces to see newer dredges are diesel electric, so it helps us (be more how they’re doing, and it’s not just ‘lip service’. We know ef? cient as) fuel burn is one of our largest cost items. Less each other’s families and kids and we hope it comes through fuel burned is also good for the environment. When we that we care. (Don’t get me wrong), we do have a business look at our people, we invest in automation systems to to run; but I think we sincerely support our employees.” 36 | MN May 2022