Business Details
15 Years
experience
Marine Construction & Dredging Experts in Indiana
Foertsch Group specializes in marine construction, stevedoring, facility inspection, vessel repairs, dredging, and pile driving operations conducted both on land and water. The company's owners maintain active involvement in daily operations, frequently working directly with crews to ensure project success. Established with a commitment to safety, integrity, and quality, we prioritize completing jobs on schedule while maintaining superior standards that distinguish us from competitors. Our history traces back to the 1950s when Mason Foertsch founded Foertsch Construction Co., initially focusing on land development projects including lakes, subdivisions, and infrastructure. In 2000, the company transitioned entirely to maritime work, expanding its fleet from a single crane barge to multiple specialized vessels.The formation of Foertsch Group as a holding company in 2011 marked the third generation of family ownership, overseeing subsidiaries that now deliver comprehensive services across land and water environments. Our expertise encompasses foundation installation, mechanical dredging, cargo transloading, and vessel maintenance. We maintain a fleet of seven barge-mounted rigs and six powered vessels ranging from 800 to 1800 horsepower. With operational bases along the Ohio River and projects spanning multiple states, we combine decades of industry experience with modern equipment to meet diverse client needs.
Services
Foundations
Marine Construction
Mechanical Dredging
Stevedoring
Vessel Services
Details
- Year established: 2011
Highlights and features
- Third-generation family-owned operation with maritime expertise since 2000
- Owners actively oversee daily operations and project execution
- Comprehensive services covering land and water-based construction
- Modern fleet including seven barge-mounted rigs and six powered vessels
- Proven track record with major industrial clients across multiple states
Services
Foundations
We install deep pile foundations using friction and end bearing methods for both land and water-based structures. Our capabilities include steel sheet piling, pipe piles, H-piles, and drilled foundations with rock sockets. This service supports critical infrastructure projects requiring durable subsurface support systems.
Mechanical Dredging
Our mechanical dredging operations maintain navigable waterways and industrial intake areas along rivers and inland water systems. Using specialized equipment, we perform harbor dredging, channel maintenance, and upland disposal of dredged materials at approved sites along the Lower Ohio River.
Stevedoring
We provide comprehensive cargo transloading services between barges, railcars, trucks, and storage facilities using seven barge-mounted rigs. Our equipment handles bulk materials like coal, cement, and steel products, along with break bulk cargo operations on the Ohio River.
Vessel Services
Our fleet of six powered vessels (800-1800 hp) provides barge fleeting, towing, washing, and lock assistance services. We maintain and operate specialized equipment including crane barges OH727, OH719, and OH644 to support maritime transportation needs.
Marine Construction
We design and construct marine infrastructure including loading facilities, piers, dolphins, and winch systems. Our projects involve complete facility development for industrial clients requiring specialized waterfront structures and barge handling systems.
Questions
What geographic areas do you serve?
We primarily operate along the Ohio River with projects in Kentucky, Indiana, Missouri, and surrounding regions.
What types of cargo can you handle?
Our stevedoring services manage woodchips, pig iron, carbon anodes, cement, coal, alumina, aggregate, sand, and steel products.
What construction services do you offer?
We specialize in marine foundations, dredging, vessel repair, waterfront facility construction, and cargo handling infrastructure.
What equipment do you operate?
Our fleet includes seven barge-mounted rigs and six powered vessels ranging from 800 to 1800 horsepower for diverse maritime operations.
