Author: William P Doyle

CEO & Executive Director
Jun 20 2019 0

CRS Dredging Report is Fatally Flawed

The Dredging Contractors of America (DCA) Notifies Congress that the Congressional Research Service’s (CRS’s) Latest Report on Dredging is Fatally Flawed

“Notably, the author of this CRS report did not contact a single dredging company in the United States in the formulation of this report,” said William P. Doyle, CEO & Executive Director of the Dredging Contractors of America.  Mr. Doyle continued, “I don’t like having to publish…

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Jun 7 2019 0

Department of Homeland Security Approves Charter Members to Maritime Modal Sector Coordinating Council – DCA a Member

Thursday, June 6, 2019, the U.S. Coast Guard announced the establishment of an industry-led Maritime Security Sector Coordinating Council (SCC).  The Dredging Contractors of America (DCA) is a charter member.

Featured image above:  DCA members Manson Construction and Kiewit working on the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge East Span Marine Foundations Removal Project.  Photo credit: Associated General Contractors of America.

Sector Coordinating Councils (SCCs) are self-organized and self-governed councils that enable…

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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 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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Apr 30 2019 0

National Security: U.S. Dredging Companies Maintain America’s Strategic Seaports

BY WILLIAM P. DOYLE 2019-04-29 17:01:00

On April 30, 1798, President John Adams signed a congressional act establishing the Department of the Navy.  On this 221st anniversary the U.S-flag Jones Act dredging industry stands with the Navy as proud stewards of our nation’s strategic ports and remains committed to maintaining their channels and points of access at all times.

Strategic ports are U.S. ports that are designated by the Department of Defense…

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Apr 28 2019 0

Manson Construction Company and Kiewit win 2019 Build America Award

Congratulations to Manson-Kiewit Joint-Venture winners of the 2019 Associated General Contractors of America’s Marvin M. Black Partnering Excellence Awards.

“Two great U.S.-Flag dredging and marine construction companies getting the job done ahead of schedule and under budget,” said William P. Doyle, CEO & Executive Director of the Dredging Contractors of America. “Mason and Kiewit have earned this prestigious Marvin M. Black Partnering Excellence Award.”

Featured Image Above: SFOBB East Span Marine Foundations…

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Apr 28 2019 0

U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse Visit J.F. Brennan’s Completed Beneficial Use Dredging Project

J.F. Brennan Company participated in the ribbon cutting ceremony for the beneficial use dredging  project at Quonochontaug “Salt” Pond, bordering Charlestown and Westerly, Rhode Island, on Wednesday, April 24, 2019.  U.S. Senators from Rhode Island, Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse visited the site and surveyed the project’s success.

Senator Jack Reed speaking at the ribbon cutting ceremony for…

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Apr 8 2019 0

Boston Harbor Dredging: Cashman/Dutra JV Breakthrough 4 Million Cubic Yards on Phase II

William P. Doyle, CEO & Executive Director of the Dredging Contractors of America commented on the milestones reached:  This is what it’s all about.  Moving mud.  Phases I and II of the Boston Harbor deepening projects sail past the mile-markers.  A lot of stakeholders are involved with making this massive dredging project a success.  Boston imports and exports.  It’s positioned as a key point of worldwide commerce for cargo…

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