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Globally Respected.
Explore Our Dredges
Cutter Suction Dredges
Uniquely powerful hydraulic dredges designed to remove and transport consolidated materials like stiff clay, or compacted sand.
- Unmatched Efficiency
- Handle Any Material
- Low Operating Cost
- Built for Global Deployment
Swinging Ladder Dredges
Specialized dredges designed for working in narrow channels or constrained waterways without needing swing cables or space for swinging the entire vessel.
- Targeted Precision
- Simple Maintenance
- Minimal Turbidity
- Maximized Production in Restricted Areas
Custom Dredges
Our engineers can design a custom diesel or electric dredge configured and constructed to your exact specifications and unique project needs.
- Large Custom Dredges
- Coastal Dragon® Dredges
- Electric Dredges
- Wheel Dragon™ Bucketwheel Dredges
Dredging Applications
Ellicott Dredges delivers proven solutions for the world’s most critical marine projects.
Navigational & Coastal Protection
- Deepen Shipping Channels
- Maintain Harbors and Rivers
- Remove Accumulated Sediment
- Restore Eroding Beaches
- Maintain Coastal Inlets
- Repair Beach Dunes
Construction & Reclamation
- Reclaim Land for Development
- Create New Harbors and Basins
- Build Artificial Islands
- Restore Wetland and Aquatic Habitats
- Supply Structural Fill for Infrastructure Projects
Sand & Gravel and Mining
- Mine Sand and Gravel/Aggregates
- Mine Mineral Sands
- Manage And Reclaim Mine Tailings
- Dredge Alluvial Gold
- Recover Mineral Sands (Titanium/Zircon)
Environment & Remediation
- Restore Wetlands
- Dredge For Flood Prevention
- Clean Industrial Ponds and Lagoons
- Remove Contaminated Sediments
Core Operations
Parts
Maximize your uptime with genuine Ellicott parts, precision engineered and manufactured in-house for superior durability. Our vast global inventory and rapid logistics ensure you get the components you need to keep your project running, anywhere in the world.
Service
Ensure peak performance & longevity with expert field support. Our highly qualified technicians provide comprehensive service: initial assembly & commissioning, advanced diagnostics & operational optimization.
Careers
Join the team building a better world since 1885. At Ellicott, we offer careers defined by integrity, collaboration, and a commitment to professional growth as we shape the future of the global dredging industry.
Upcoming Event
AIWA Annual Meeting 2026
Dates: November 17-19, 2026
Location: Atlantic Beach, Florida
Ellicott Dredges is proud to attend the AIWA Annual Meeting in November 2026. As a supporter of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, we are there to advocate for continued dredging and maintenance funding. Let’s connect to discuss the future of this vital marine highway.
Upcoming Event
WEDA Eastern Chapter Meeting 2026
Dates: December 2 – 4, 2026
Location: Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, Louisiana
Close out the year with Ellicott Dredges at the International Workboat Show in New Orleans this December. As North America’s largest commercial marine event, it’s the place to be for industry networking. Visit our booth to discuss your dredging needs and see our latest marine solutions.