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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Council for Dredging and Marine Construction Safety (CDMCS) have inked a strengthened partnership on safety and discussed ways, through shared understanding and commitment, to create and sustain an injury-free workplace and safety-first culture for the men and women of the dredging and marine construction industry.

At this milestone event – which was held yesterday, June 3, in Washington, D.C. – CDMCS’ Executive Director Michael Gerhardt and President Devon Carlock signed the memorandum of understanding alongside Major General William H. Graham, USACE’s Deputy Commanding General for Civil and Emergency Operations. Accompanying MG Graham were Chief of Operations and Regulatory Tom Smith, Chief of Safety Mark Atkins, and other key personnel from USACE HQ.

“Today, the dredging industry and its senior leaders are taking its safety partnership with USACE to the next level,” stated Michael Gerhardt. “Since 2008 we have worked closely with open, honest conversation and uncompromising resolve. This joint understanding formalizes our working relationship for the future, paving the way for new initiatives and a “One Crew One Family” mindset that will improve and sustain a positive safety culture for the entire industry. Safety is our top priority.”