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Feb 17 2024 0

Dean Marine & Excavating

Dean Marine & Excavating, Inc.’s professional crew and large fleet of marine and excavation equipment can tackle all your marine construction, dredging, and excavation needs.

Dean Marine’s services include shoreline restoration, marine towing, tug assistance, barge services, marine salvage, crane services, sheet pile installation, break wall and seawall installation and repair, dock and marina…

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Feb 12 2024 0

Dredging America: AMP Podcast with Bill Doyle & Jennifer Carpenter

William “Bill” Doyle and AMP President Jen Carpenter discuss dredging in America on the AMP Podcast.

In this episode, learn more about:

  • How dredging is important to the U.S. Economy
  • How the Foreign Dredge Act and Jones Act work together to keep America’s supply chain reliable
  • The extensive recapitalization of the American dredging fleet
  • What the US Army Corps of Engineers and dredging contractors do with beneficial dredged material

The American…

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Jan 26 2024 0

The Dredging Contractors of America welcomes Orion Group Holdings – Marine Group aboard as a member of the Association

Orion Marine delivers world-class dredging and marine construction solutions throughout the United States, territories and Caribbean. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Orion has a near 100-year legacy of delivering projects on time, on budget, and to the highest standards of safety and quality.

William P. Doyle, Chief Executive Officer of the Dredging Contractors of America said,

“Orion is a world class company, operation and an exceptional leader in the U.S. dredging and…

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Jan 26 2024 0

Orion Holdings

Orion Marine delivers world-class dredging and marine construction solutions throughout the United States, territories and Caribbean.  Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Orion has a near 100-year legacy of delivering projects on time, on budget, and to the highest standards of safety and quality.

https://www.oriongroupholdingsinc.com/

 

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Jennifer Carpenter, Sara Fuentes, Jim Weakley
Jan 9 2024 0

DCA Celebrates New Leadership at the American Maritime Partnership- Jennifer Carpenter, Sara Fuentes, Jim Weakley

The Dredging Contractors of America (DCA) proudly recognizes a significant transition at the American Maritime Partnership (AMP), a vital voice for the U.S. maritime industry. AMP has announced a dynamic new leadership team, heralding an era of innovative leadership and steadfast commitment to the maritime sector.

Stephen Tobin, President of the Board of Directors of the DCA, expressed his enthusiasm:

“Congratulations to Jennifer Carpenter, Sara Fuentes, and Jim Weakly on their…

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Dec 8 2023 0

DCA hosts successful week of meetings in Washington, DC

The Dredging Contractors of America had a successful week of board and membership meetings with industry guests and speakers.


Hitting on all cylinders, the roundtables included:

  • Major General Butch Graham, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers -Deputy Chief of Engineers and Deputy Commanding General / Deputy Commanding General for Civil Works and Emergency Operations
  • Aaron Smith CEO of Offshore Marine Service Association
  • CEO of Navy…
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Nov 2 2023 0

New Report Shows American Dredging is Competitive and Growing

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…

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Oct 3 2023 0

Competitive U.S. Jones Act Dredging Market, New Construction of Dredges Largest Capitalization Ever

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…
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Oct 2 2023 0

Curtin Maritime

Curtin Maritime provides marine construction and maritime transportation services anytime, anywhere.

Curtin Maritime offers a wide array of maritime services ranging from: Marine Transportation, Maritime & Harbor Services, Ocean Towing, Barge Charter, Tugboat Charter, Marine Construction, Dredging, Crane Service, Environmental Remediation & Restoration, Naval Fabrication, Offshore Projects & Deep Water Moorings and More.

https://curtinmaritime.com

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Sep 14 2023 0

The Dredging Contractors of America welcomes Curtin Maritime Corporation aboard as a member of the Association!

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…

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Latest Posts

  • Strengthening America’s Maritime Future: U.S. Dredging, Shipbuilding, and National Security on the Rise

    June 13, 2025
  • The Impact of Dredging Limitations on U.S. Strategic Seaports: A Review of the USTRANSCOM Report to Congress

    May 28, 2025
  • DCA elects new officers and board members

    May 7, 2025

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