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Tag: U.S. Navy

Dec 6 2019 0

American Dredgers: Dredging for U.S. National Security

The U.S.-Flag dredging industry commemorates the 78th anniversary of the Japanese air raid on the United States Naval Base at Pearl Harbor highlighting the critical need for a robust American shipbuilding capacity to ensure for the preparedness of the nation’s navy bases.

“On this day, December 7, 2019, we remember our brothers and sisters of the U.S Merchant Marine look to the past sacrifices made by 2,403 U.S. servicemen who…

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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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