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MANSON CONSTRUCTION anson Construction has long been a pillar of suction, clamshell, and hopper dredging. With headquarters in the U.S. maritime industry, rooted in a tra- Seattle and regional of? ces across the country, the company dition of U.S.-built, U.S.-owned, and U.S.- remains strategically positioned to serve key U.S. waterways.

operated vessels. The company was founded

Min 1905 by Peter Manson, when he dug up a FREDERICK PAUP: jar of gold coins [because he didn’t trust the banks] and pur- “THE BIONIC MAN” OF DREDGES chased a winch, a winch that was then put on a barge and The Frederick Paup is a massive new hopper dredge that that became Manson's ? rst pile driver. With barge-mounted Paup believes will rede? ne ef? ciency and capability in the pile driver, Manson Construction embarked on its journey into dredging industry. Currently being ? nished at Seatrium Am- marine construction and eventually dredging, a journey which FELS in Texas, this 15,000-cubic-yard hopper dredge is the continues today as it has become a dominant player today in largest ever constructed by Manson and marks a signi? cant the U.S. maritime market, playing a crucial role in building leap forward in dredging performance.

and maintaining the nation’s maritime infrastructure. Key Features of the Frederick Paup include: • Increased Capacity: At 420 feet long and 81 feet

A HALF-BILLION DOLLAR COMPANY wide, it surpasses the Glenn Edwards, Manson’s

While Manson Construction started as a small pile-driving previous largest hopper dredge.

operation, it has evolved and grown into a $500 million enter- • Advanced Power System: Featuring Tier 4 Wabtec prise in 2025, with a pivotal moment coming in 2012 when it diesel-electric engines, the dredge is more fuel- ? ipped to a 100% employee-owned company. ef? cient and environmentally friendly, eliminating

Fred Paup, today serves as EVP and Chairman of the Board the need for urea treatment to hit emission targets.

of the company his great-grandfather founded, joining the com- • Enhanced Safety and Crew Comfort: The design pany in 1992 and playing a key role in its growth, helping to ex- includes improved below-deck passageways, pand operations while maintaining the company’s core values. reducing exposure to harsh weather conditions.

Operating primarily in the U.S., Manson specializes in • Superior Pumping Capabilities: Equipped with heavy civil marine construction and dredging, with a ? eet in-hull pumps for more ef? cient beach nourishment equipped for various dredging techniques, including cutter and land reclamation projects.

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