Month: May 2019

May 29 2019 1

Port of Corpus Christi Commences Dredging and Historic Expansion of Ship Channel

Featured Image Above:  Corpus Christi’s CEO Sean Strawbridge displaying Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company’s cutter-head dredging tool, teeth and all, for one of GLDD’s dredges.  

On Wednesday, May 29, 2019, the Port of Corpus Christi celebrated the commencement of the Port’s Ship Channel Improvement Project, marking a historic milestone in America’s progress to becoming the net exporter of energy.

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May 22 2019 0

National Maritime Day 2019: “Empowering Women in the Maritime Community”

The Dredging Contractors of America is pleased to support National Maritime Day 2019.  The President issued a proclamation on May 20, 2019 designating May 22nd as National Maritime Day.

Featured image above:  Catherine (Kay) Morrison receiving the ‘Rosie the Riveter’ award from Newport News Shipbuilding President Jennifer Boykin and The Honorable Mark Buzby, USN (Ret), U.S. Maritime Administrator (standing next to Ms. Boykin is GEN Stephen Lyons, USA, Commander, U.S….

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May 9 2019 0

House T&I Chairman Peter DeFazio Briefs the Propeller Club of Washington, DC

This morning, May 9, 2019, House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Peter DeFazio addressed the Propeller Club of Washington, DC at its monthly breakfast.  Chairman DeFazio spoke about the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund and his strong support for the Jones Act.  Yesterday, Chairman DeFazio passed out of Committee H.R. 2440, Full Utilization of the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund Act. 

“It’s an honor to have the Chairman of the House Transportation and…

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May 2 2019 0

The King Company Joins DCA and Strengthens Its Presence on the Great Lakes

On April 9th the King Company of Holland, Michigan officially joined the DCA, bringing to the association 36 years of dredging and marine construction expertise on the Great Lakes. King specializes in a wide array of construction services, including hydraulic dredging, marine construction, earth retention systems, foundation piling, and deep foundations. Since 1983 King has continually provided the highest level of service, combining design/build experience and extensive equipment, resources…

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May 1 2019 0

U.S. Dredgers Applaud President Trump for not Considering to Waive the Jones Act

Late this afternoon, President Donald Trump met with Congressional leaders from the Senate and House to discuss U.S. Maritime Policy.  On the table was the Jones Act.  President Trump assured the Congressional leaders that he is not seeking any changes to the Jones Act, nor is he seeking any waivers.

“President Trump had the Jones Act matters all under control from the get-go”, said William P. Doyle, CEO & Executive…

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