Author: William P Doyle

Largo, Florida company brings over twenty years of dredging and environmental restoration expertise to DCA

The Dredging Contractors of America (DCA) is proud to welcome Gator Dredging, headquartered in Largo, Florida, as the newest member of the association. Founded in 2005 by William Coughlin (Engineer) and Philip Findlay (General Contractor), Gator Dredging combines engineering expertise with a commitment to environmental stewardship.  For over twenty years, Gator Dredging has…

The United States maritime industry is experiencing an historic resurgence, driven by a coordinated effort from both Congress and the Executive Branch to rebuild domestic capacity, ensure fair competition, and bolster national security. This report provides a detailed overview of recent developments shaping the future of U.S. maritime power—from the rapid growth and investment in the Jones Act dredging sector, to sweeping federal policies targeting unfair foreign…

The U.S. Senate Committee on Armed Services, through the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2025, tasked the U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) with assessing how reduced dredging capacity may have impacted designated strategic seaports. In response, USTRANSCOM submitted a report titled Dredging and the Strategic Seaport Program, which has recently been declassified and made available to the public. The report outlines operational impacts, identifies root causes…

In a series of board and membership meetings last week the Dredging Contractors of America (DCA) unanimously voted to accept Harry Stewart as the President of the DCA Board of Directors and Travis Boone as its Senior Vice President.  Harry Stewart is the President and CEO of San Rafael, California based The Dutra Group.  Travis Boone is President and CEO of Houston, Texas based Orion Group…

On April 9, 2025, U.S. President Donald J. Trump issued a sweeping executive order (EO) to revitalize U.S. maritime power.  The purpose of the EO is to set forth a policy to revitalize and rebuild domestic maritime industries and workforce to promote national security and economic prosperity.  Many provisions in the EO set 30-day to 210-day time lines for various cabinet secretaries and agency heads to develop…

In this insightful discussion, Bill Doyle, CEO of the Dredging Contractors of America, shares his extensive experience in the maritime industry, covering topics from shipbuilding investments, port expansions, and national security concerns to the future of American shipping and dredging operations.

Key Takeaways from the Video

• Major Investments in U.S. Shipping: CMA…
  

The Dredging Contractors of America welcomes Dean Marine & Excavating, Inc. (Dean Marine) to the association.  Dean Marine, based in Mt. Clemens Michigan, has a long history of dredging and has successfully completed many dredging projects in various locations throughout the Great Lakes.  Dean Marine’s services also include shoreline restoration, marine towing, tug assistance, barge services, marine salvage, crane services, sheet pile installation, break wall and seawall installation…

The Dredging Contractors of America (DCA) congratulates President-elect Donald Trump, his nominees and the new and returning members of the 119th Congress.

“We look forward to working with you President Trump and your team on job creating initiatives and other important American objectives—we’re here to help!  The U.S. dredging industry is subject to one of the original build-America laws, the Dredging Act of 1906.  Our dredging and marine…

As the U.S. Jones Act private sector dredging industry continues with its $3 Billion construction of new dredges and associated vessels and equipment, the Dredging Contractors of America is pleased to announce the results FY 2023 dredging season as reported in the U.S. Dredging Report:  An Analysis of the FY23 U.S. Federal Dredging Market.*

The highly competitive American dredging industry had fifty-six (56) different companies who were awarded U.S. Army…

On the evening of July 31, 2024, Major General William H. “Butch” Graham Jr. was confirmed by the United States Senate as the next chief of engineers and commanding general of the Corps of Engineers. The Dredging Contractors of America (DCA) congratulates Mr. Graham on this accomplishment, and look forward to continuing with our longstanding partnership.

In a thoughtful announcement of this news, the current commanding general and his wife…