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Overview

Throughout our company history, support of dredging projects has been a key service we provide to our clients. In addition to design, permitting, hydrographic surveying, and construction administration, we also perform sediment sampling services. Sediment sampling and testing are needed for dredging projects, beach nourishment evaluations, environmental permitting, and marine construction planning because they provide critical information on sediment composition, physical properties, and potential contamination.

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New Vessel Capabilities

To enhance our sampling capabilities and better support client needs, RACE purchased the assets of East Coast Aquatic Services and expanded our fleet with a customized 28-foot pontoon work vessel purpose-built for sediment sampling operations. Designed for dredge sediment sampling and related investigations, including beach nourishment evaluations and marine construction planning, the vessel is equipped with specialized positioning, mapping, and sampling equipment that allows our team to collect cores up to 10 feet in length under a wider range of site conditions.

The pontoon platform provides a stable, safe, and efficient workspace for material handling, sample documentation, and processing.

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Broader Marine Support

In addition to the new vessel, RACE maintains a fleet of additional survey vessels for hydrographic and sampling operations across a wide range of settings. Each vessel can be outfitted with modern depth recording, positioning technology, and sediment sampling equipment as needed for specific projects. Our team includes an ACSM Certified Hydrographer as well as USCG Licensed Captains to lead these highly specialized activities.

 

Conclusion

This new vessel strengthens RACE’s ability to deliver efficient, reliable sediment sampling services and support clients across dredging, marine construction, and coastal resilience projects. We look forward to putting this enhanced capability to work and continuing to provide responsive solutions where water meets land.

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Posted May 20, 2026​​​​​​