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MANSON CONSTRUCTION “You can demand that I have a goat on the deck of a dredge as a requirement, so long as my competitor has to have a goat on the deck of their dredge, I'm okay with it; that's ? ne. Just be consistent.” – Fred Paup, Chairman of the Board, EVP, Manson Construction, on the importance of the Jones Act and a level playing ? eld.

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Despite occasional challenges from seamless transition when the Frederick in the U.S. dredging industry. With a foreign interests seeking exemptions, Paup begins operations. With industry steadfast commitment to the Jones Act, bipartisan congressional support has wages rising—50% of Manson employ- strategic investments in advanced tech- preserved the Jones Act’s role in pro- ees now earn over $100,000 annually— nology, and a dedicated workforce, the tecting U.S. maritime operations. The the company remains a competitive em- company is poised to drive the future law plays a critical role in national de- ployer in the maritime sector. of American maritime infrastructure. fense, ensuring that the country main- Whether through expanding dredging tains a ? eet of vessels and trained mari- LOOKING AHEAD capabilities or fostering new talent, ners ready to support military logistics As the Frederick Paup nears deploy- Manson remains committed to main- in times of crisis. In an era of global un- ment, Manson Construction contin- taining and improving the nation’s wa- certainty, maintaining a domestic mari- ues to cement its position as a leader terways for years to come.

time industry is more crucial than ever.

INVESTING IN THE FUTURE:

VESSELS AND WORKFORCE

Beyond the Frederick Paup, Manson is planning additional investments, in- cluding a new 30-inch ABS offshore cut- ter suction dredge for Gulf operations.

These expansions align with the compa- ny’s long-term strategy of strengthening

U.S. dredging capabilities.

A key component of this strategy is workforce development. Manson has proactively trained additional crew members across its ? eet to ensure a www.marinelink.com 39

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