Author: William P Doyle

The U.S. dredging industry is ‘fiercely competitive’ and growing according to The Mike Hooks Report, detailing the latest trends in the U.S. federal dredging market.

Every year, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers partners with American Maritime to identify and dredge projects across the country along the nation’s inland waterways, coastal channels, ports and harbors. According to the USACE, dredgers have moved more than 200 million cubic meters of…

U.S. dredging industry continues with $2.5Billion in newbuilds and capital expenditures—competitive U.S. dredging market saved taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars in 2022

The U.S. dredging industry is highly competitive and saves the taxpayer hundreds of millions of dollars every year.

In 2022, according to The Mike Hooks Report, An Analysis of the FY22 U.S. Federal Dredging Market, compiled in September 2023 finds the following:

• Fifty-two (52) Jones Act Dredging Companies…
  

Curtin Maritime was founded in 1997 by Captain Martin Curtin, who was – and remains – a tugboat operator by trade. With his innate tenacity and a passion for the work itself, he set out to design and build a distinguished fleet operated by skilled crews and supported by a high-performing team onshore. Over time, those aspirations became reality. In the last twenty years, systematic innovation and…

Dredging Contractors of America CEO William Doyle speaks with host Timothy Dooner on all things dredging and its interconnection with the supply chain, logistics, economic and national security — beneficial use of dredged material, coastal restoration, deepening and widening projects, Panama Canal, LNG, shipbuilding and the fleet Jones Act American flag vessels used on 9/11 to transport 500,000 people from Lower Manhattan to safety. Watch the video

DCA is proud to announce that member company J.F. Brennan Company (Brennan)  has been Certified™ by Great Place To Work® for the 7th consecutive year. This honor is based on candid feedback from Brennan’s dedicated employees, with an impressive 87% stating that Brennan is a great workplace.

The achievement underscores Brennan’s commitment to fostering a positive workplace culture. As noted by Sarah Lewis-Kulin, Vice President of Global…

The Dredging Contractors of America (DCA) strongly supports the development of a robust offshore wind industry. “As the industry grows in the United States and along the U.S. East Coast, the DCA and its companies are working with state and federal regulators on matters related to dredging operations,” said William P. Doyle, CEO of the Dredging Contractors of America. There are many operational matters to consider, including but not…

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan announced on June 9, 2020 that William P. Doyle, CEO and Executive Director of the Dredging Contractors of America (DCA) and formerly a Commissioner at the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission, has been appointed to lead the Maryland Port Administration, and Executive Director of the Port of Baltimore.

“On behalf of the nation’s dredging and marine construction industry, we congratulate Bill on his impressive appointment and look…

Today, Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (GLDD), the largest provider of dredging services in the United States announced the execution of a definitive contract for the construction of a 6,500-cubic-yard-capacity Trailing Suction Hopper Dredge (TSHD) with Conrad Shipyard of Morgan City, Louisiana. With expected delivery in the 1st quarter of 2023, the vessel will complement the company’s existing six-dredge Hopper fleet, including the ATB Tug Douglas B. Mackie and…

Today, Mike Hooks, LLC of Westlake, Louisiana announced it will be building a new state-of-the-art cutter suction dredge.  Originally founded in 1945 by Mike and Lorraine Hooks, the company is now entering its fourth generation of family ownership and remains dedicated to its mission of enabling economic growth through safe and sustainable dredging, marine construction, and environmental remediation along the Gulf Coast.

Friday, June 5, 2020 is the Centennial anniversary of the Merchant Marine Act – also known as the Jones Act. It is the law that ensures only American-built, American-owned, and American-flagged vessels operate on our nation’s 95,000 miles of waterways. The dredging industry is a major component of the Jones Act fleet of companies, mariners and shipyards.

“A strong and vibrant domestic dredging industry prevents the United States from depending…