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Jun 7 2020 0

Mike Hooks Dredging Company Inks Agreement with Mobile Pulley Works for Construction of New Cutter Suction Dredge

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.

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Mar 22 2019 0

Dredging Sector Part of Domestic Maritime Industry Supporting 65,990 Jobs and $14.6 B of Economic Impact in Florida

The U.S. Jones Act dredging industry is integral to Florida’s economic and national security.

“Our U.S.-Flag Jones Act dredging companies, ships and workers are at the forefront of deepening and widening all of Florida’s ports, harbors and channels.  We build the beaches, restore the coastal areas — and we love doing it!” said William P. Doyle, CEO & Executive Director of the Dredging Contractors of America, Executive Board Member of…

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Mar 14 2019 0

Dredging Pipeline Task Force Meets in DC: Calcasieu River Demonstration Project Results

Featured Pictured: PTF members (L-R) Charles Nelson, Right-of-Way Manager, Colonial Pipeline Company; Michael Gerhardt, VP Dredging Contractors of America and PTF Director; Steven Giambrone, Director, State of Louisiana Pipeline Safety Office; Ed Landgraf, Chairman, Coastal and Marine Operators Pipeline Industry Initiative (CAMO); and Howard Cooper, Safety Manager, Dutra Group.

From DredgeWire –

Michael Gerhardt, Vice President of the Dredging Contractors of America, gaveled into session the fourth Pipeline Task Force (PTF) meeting on March 12, 2019, in Washington, DC.

“We are…

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Dec 12 2018 0

U.S. Hopper Dredge CEOs / Owners meet with Lt. Gen. Todd Semonite, Chief of Engineers and Commanding General US Army Corps of Engineers

U.S. hopper dredge companies visit Washington, DC for a CEOs/Owners Roundtable with General Semonite and staff at U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Headquarters.  The Dredging CEOs also attended the December board meeting of the American Maritime Partnership.  Later in the evening the dredging executives attended a holiday reception at General Semonite’s Quarters on Fort Lesley J. McNair, U.S. Army Post.  Owners/CEOs of Cashman Dredging, Dutra Group, Great Lakes Dredge…

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Mar 27 2018 0

A Record Breaking Week for the U.S. Maritime Industry

The week of 19 March 2018, set maritime related records in Washington, DC.  The U.S. Maritime industry visited the largest number of Congressional offices in the nine-year history of the annual Congressional Sail-in.  The Omnibus spending bill approved by Congress and signed by President Trump provides much needed appropriations for water resource projects, dredging, beach nourishment and coastal restoration.  The Dredging Contractors of America and member companies participated in…

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Feb 5 2018 0

U.S. Dredging Industry Fly-in to Capitol Hill

We had a very successful Washington, DC fly-in this past week.  It was a good and solid effort made by all to demonstrate the resolve of the U.S-Flag dredging industry.  The Dredging Contractors of America (DCA) is appreciative of the time and attention Congressional Leaders and Trump Administration Officials gave to our private sector U.S.-Flag dredging industry.  The DCA delegation to Capitol Hill was led by industry…

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Jan 5 2018 0

Pine Bluff Sand & Gravel’s Scott McGeorge Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award

The Seamen’s Church Institute’s (SCI) recently held its 18th annual River Bell Awards Luncheon honoring select individuals for their contributions to the U.S. inland marine industry.

SCI honored Scott McGeorge of Pine Bluff Sand & Gravel Company with the Lifetime Achievement Award.  Pine Bluff Sand & Gravel is a member company of the Dredging Contractors of America (DCA).

As reported in the Waterways…

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Latest Posts

  • Investing in America’s Critical Maritime Infrastructure

    January 26, 2021
  • American Maritime Leaders Applaud Biden Administration for Prioritizing Support of the Jones Act in “Buy American” Executive Order

    January 26, 2021
  • Cashman Announces Design Contract to Expand Its Hopper Dredge Fleet

    January 21, 2021

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