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American Dredging Companies Free Stuck Container Ship “Ever Forward”

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CALLAN MARINE LAUNCHES 28” CUTTER SUCTION DREDGE GENERAL BRADLEY

Mike Hooks Launches New Dredge “Lorraine Hooks”

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Who We Are

Find out more about the Dredging Contractors of America, its vision and mission, its leadership, and its board of directors.

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What is Dredging?

One of the many benefits of dredging is the creation and maintenance of safe and efficient navigation channels.

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  • American Dredging Companies Free Stuck Container Ship “Ever Forward” April 18, 2022
  • CALLAN MARINE LAUNCHES 28” CUTTER SUCTION DREDGE GENERAL BRADLEY April 17, 2022
  • Mike Hooks Launches New Dredge “Lorraine Hooks” April 11, 2022

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The U.S. Dredging Industry Invests in the American Economy

Watch: Great Lakes Dredge & Dock launches the ELLIS ISLAND, “the most advanced piece of dredging equipment in the total fleet of U.S. dredgers. It will be instrumental in protecting our shoreline and maintaining our shipping channels for the next 30 to 40 years.”

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Contractor Members & Benefits

One of the many benefits of being a DCA member is the opportunity to collectively shape policy for the betterment of the overall dredging industry.

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National Dredging

From the East Coast, Great Lakes, Mississippi River, the Gulf of Mexico, and the Pacific, DCA’s member companies span the entire country.

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Jones Act Support

Learn more about how the Jones Act is critical to the present and future success of our nation’s maritime industry.

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Our Members

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    "Dredging is the first link of our nation's infrastructure, supporting international trade. DCA allows collaboration among the industry and presents our concerns to both Congress and third parties."

    Henry Schorr Manson Construction Co.

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    "Dredging and maintenance of our country’s waterways provides a critical component of the national infrastructure required for international trade. DCA provides the dredging community with a conduit to communicate as a coherent whole"

    Blaise Fettig Vortex Marine Construction, Inc.

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    "Dredging enables the domestic economy and stimulates international commerce, and DCA are the advocates for industry protection, providing support to the industry."

    Harry Stewart The Dutra Group

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    "Dredging facilitates maritime commerce and safe navigation and DCA provides a forum for our industry to meet and discuss important issues, exchange ideas, and plan for future success."

    Bill Hussin Cashman Dredging & Marine Contracting Co., LLC

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    "Without dredging, our nation’s ports and vital waterways would be unable to maintain the depth necessary for commercial shipping and navigation. DCA provides timely information on important trends and policies that impact the industry as a whole."

    Carol Shobrook JT Cleary

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    "[Dredging] keeps our waterways clear for recreational and commercial traffic, producing better water quality for future generations. DCA is an important voice for the industry through lobbying efforts and supporting industry awareness."

    Andrew Timmis J.F. Brennan

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DCA represents the dredging industry on key issues before Congress and is an active partner to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, public port authorities, state and local governments, as well as allied construction and maritime organizations.

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