By Mercedes James
RESERVE, LOUISIANA – During the week of June 24 – 27th, DSC Dredge (DSC) attended the WEDA Dredging Summit & Expo ’24 in Tampa, Florida, where they showcased their innovative technology to the dredging industry. The four-day event was an overall success for the DSC team, featuring significant highlights. One of the many highlights was the presentation of the “Why is Dredging Good” Paper Award. This award, which DSC has sponsored for over 10 years, was presented by DSC’s Marketing Director, Mercedes James, to Donald Hayes and Ancil Taylor, who accepted the award on behalf of all the contributors. The contributing team also included Ram Mohan, Mindy Strevig, Alan Kennedy, Daniel Farrar, and Katherine Brutsche. Their paper, titled “Inspiring Dredging-Related Innovation Through Research and Development,” emphasized a variety of innovative dredging approaches and advancements, underscoring the importance of continuous research and development in the field.
In addition to sponsoring the award, DSC introduced its Dredge Simulator at the expo. This state-of-the-art simulator, and also the first of its kind in the industry, allowed attendees to experience hands-on demonstrations, learning, and operation of dredging equipment in a controlled, on-site environment. This innovative tool received significant attention and comments from the expo participants.
DSC Dredge Booth 43 – DSC Dredge Simulator
DSC’s booth also featured a model of the Muddy Water Dredge, the industry’s first dredge model equipped with the most advanced technology to date. This cutting-edge dredge model exemplifies DSC’s commitment to leading the industry through technological innovation and superior design.
The DSC team also played a crucial role in WEDA’s education sessions, contributing to the knowledge sharing and educational value of the summit. The Short Courses they were part of included:
– Bryan Landry, DSC Vision Specialist, “Underwater Visualization for Dredgers” short course.
– Bob Wetta, Charlie Johnson, and Damon Gonzales, “Dredging Deconstructed: Explore Dredge Types, Applications, and Operational Strategies” short course.
– Bob Wetta, Josh Louviere, and Mercedes James, “Navigating the Waters: Practices and Pitfalls in Dredge Operations” short course.
At the closing of the event out of 177 exhibitors from around the world, DSC was awarded “ Educational Booth”. This award further supports DSC’s dedication to education and knowledge sharing within the dredging community.
DSC Team: Mercedes James, Bob Wetta, Charlie Johnson, Josh Louviere, Bryan Landry, and Damon Gonzales.
About DSC Dredge
DSC Dredge is a global leader in the dredge manufacturing industry, engineering superior customized dredging solutions to meet specific application needs, while continuing to exceed customer expectations. DSC designs and manufactures high quality, durable cutter suction and underwater pump mining dredges. At DSC Dredge, we help customers make THE RIGHT CHOICE. Quality, Innovation, Service, Commitment and Customization are key DSC attributes which explain the reasons customers choose to work with DSC. DSC Dredge operates from two manufacturing facilities located in Reserve, LA, and Poplarville, MS. For more information about the company and its products, services and customized solutions, please visit www.dscdredge.com and follow us on Social Media.
