The work of a dredge operator is often underappreciated so it's important to take a step back and appreciate the complexity and uniqueness of his or her role in the success of a dredging project. Here, we take a closer look at the essential role of a dredge operator.
LA CROSSE, Wis., December 21, 2020 ― Nelosca Technologies (Nelosca) officially announces the asset acquisition of New England-based Specialty Diving Services, Inc (SDS). The acquisition combines two established union companies that specialize in commercial diving and heavy marine construction.
LA CROSSE, Wis., October 28, 2020 — Nelosca Technologies (Nelosca) announces certification in occupational health and safety management, quality management, and environmental management, in accordance with the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
(La Crosse, WIS – August 12, 2020) – Specialty marine construction firm Nelosca Technologies, Inc. (Nelosca), announces its 4th consecutive certification from international research and analytics organization Great Place to Work®.
95% of its employees consider Nelosca a great place to work, compared to just 59% of employees at a typical U.S.-based company. Nelosca’s high-ranking status among other companies is compounded this year by the changes in safety, travel, and essential work protocol brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics classifies a dredge operator as a person who removes sand, gravel, or other material in order to excavate and maintain navigable channels in waterways. In the industry, we call the dredge operator a leverman. This is a historical remnant of the days when the pilothouse, or lever room, was full of mechanical levers that controlled various parts of the dredge. The levers eventually gave way to computerized control systems...
Our final installment of becoming a tow boat master focuses on the demanding schedule that one will encounter if he or she chooses this path. It is not an easy schedule, but the rewards have drawn many.
We continue our series on becoming a Master of Towing Vessels by next addressing the duties in which this person is responsible. Our last entry left off with some fun statistics that outlined the enormity of cargo in which an average sized tow can transport. This statistic, supplied by the National Waterways Foundation, stated that an average sized, 15 barge tow can transport as much as 216 rail cars, and 1,050 semi-tractors! Just one barge alone can carry 58,333 bushels of wheat, enough for 2.5 million loaves of bread!
Have you ever wondered how you can get a job running a tow boat up and down the Mississippi River? Did you know that there is actually a shortage of river boat pilots?
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