Underwater Trenching Services *Up to 10 ft. Deep and 8 ft., 16 ft. or 24 ft. wide* Boat Slips, Canals, Marinas, Docks, Channels, etc.
Custom Built Trenching Barges and Commercial Workboats designed to move sediment.
Service Areas include Louisiana, Mississippi and the Alabama Gulf Coast.
Custom Designed and Built Trenching Barge
Our proprietary trenching process moves accumulated sediment up to 10 ft. deep. Silt, clay soil, mud, sand, etc. We restore the water depth at your dock, boat slip, marina, access channel, canal, etc.
Call us to keep your dock access safe and functional year round.
Arcement Marine's proprietary trenching process is clean, fast, non-evasive and cost effective.
Over 30 years of experience. Need sediment moved from under your boat slip or covered dock? No problem. Our custom built trenching barges only needs 4 ft. of vertical clearance.
SERVICES
Boat Slips, Docks, etc.
Canals, Access Channels, etc.
Marinas, Waterfront Properties, etc.
Contact me
Available spots are filling up, message, text or call me to schedule your job now, before the tide falls.
Larry Arcement: Cell/Texts 504-583-5075
21 ft. wide Trenching Job
Custom Built Trenching Barge
Chalmette, Louisiana Access Canal Trenching Job
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Job Photos
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3 ft. of Sediment Removed - Commodore Bay Marina
Before photo - Yacht Slip
Our specialized proprietary trenching services are clean, efficient, non-evasive, fast and cost-effective.
Trenching Barge
After Trenching
Commodore Bay Marina - 3 ft. of Sediment Removed
3 ft. of Sediment Removed
Non-evasive & Cost Effective
Boat Slip Before Start of Job
Spud Barge & Excavator
Excavator and Push Boat
Transfer Tanks on work barge
Marina Trenching Job underway
Twin Diesel inboard Engines, 900 H/P
Job Photo - Capt. Larry Arcement
900 H/P Pushboat/Workboat
It's muddy work but our proprietary trenching process is clean, fast, cost effective and non- evasive.
Travel Lift Job 5 ft. of Sediment moved
Before Photo - Low Tide
4 ft. of Sediment Removed
Canal Trenching Job

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Video of a Trenching Job
FAQ
Do you rent pleasure boats?
No, we have commercial workboats, barges, and heavy equipment that we operate with experienced captains and heavy equipment operators.
How often should a Marina or Boat Slip be trenched out?
Typically every 8 to 10 years but it varies depending on location, storms, tides, winds, nearby development (hydraulic pressure), etc.
What is the best method for boat slip sediment removal?
The best method is the one that is less evasive, cost-effective, clean, fast and efficient. Our proprietary trenching process meets all these criteria.
FAQ
Why not just "Wheel Wash" or blow it out with a large 6 inch jet pump?
That method only moves the sediment a few feet. In a short period of time, the hole that was "Wheel Washed" will fill back in. Our proprietary trenching process removes the sediment.
How long does it take to move the sediment out a 30 ft. Bay Boat Slip?
It typically takes about 3 hours of actual trenching work. Mobilization & delivery of the equipment can take 1 to 2 days.
How long does it take to trench out a Canal?
With our proprietary trenching process, we can trench out a 100 ft. long by 8 ft. wide access channel in 1 day. Mobilization & delivery of equipment can take 1 to 2 days.
FAQ
What is the scheduling process? How long before you can start my job?
Once an order is placed, the time frame depends on how many jobs we already have on the books. It varies between 5 days and 3 months.
Does your competition use the same process?
No, our proprietary trenching process is unique and our vessels and barges are custom designed and built. Our trenching process is clean, efficient, cost effective, fast and less evasive.
What areas do you serve?
All of the Gulf Coast of Louisiana, Mississippi & Alabama that is accessible by water navigation.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept Checks, Cash, Zelle, & Paypal.
About
Arcement Marine, & Arcement Boat Rentals, Inc. has over 30 years of experience in the maritime industry. The company is owned and operated by Larry M. Arcement. Mr. Arcement holds a United States Coast Guard 100 Ton Master's license and is personally involved in the day-to-day operations of the company. We specializes in underwater trenching, in order to restore the water bottom at your location, back to it's original authorized depth.