President Biden signs new Energy and Water Appropriations Bill into Law
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by William P Doyle
2w ago
President Biden released his proposed 2025 Budget on March 11, 2024 (not to be confused with the FY 2024 appropriations highlighted below). The federal government’s fiscal begins on October 1 and ends on September 30 of the next calendar year. Thus, we are nearly half-way through FY 2024. The government has been operating in FY2024 on a series of continuing resolutions. On Sunday March 3, 2024, a bipartisan package of appropriations bills was agreed to by the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate. The package is known as the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024. This package includes ..read more
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DCA Supports 2024 Appropriations Bills – Funding for Dredging, Shore Protection/Resilience, HMTF and Army Corps
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by William P Doyle
3w ago
The Dredging Contractors of America fully supports the bipartisan package of appropriations bills agreed to by the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate. The package is known as the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024. “We understand that agreeing to move on important spending legislation takes time and an enormous amount of effort,” said William P. Doyle, Chief Executive Officer of the Dredging Contractors of America. “We want to thank House Appropriations Committee Chairwoman Kay Granger (TX) and Ranking Member Rosa DeLauro (CT) and U.S. Senator Patty Murray (WA), Chair of the S ..read more
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Dredging America: AMP Podcast with Bill Doyle & Jennifer Carpenter
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by William P Doyle
1M ago
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 Maritime Podcast is a part of the Big Whig Podcasts network and is made with the support of the American Maritime Partnership. Listen to the full pod ..read more
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The Dredging Contractors of America welcomes Orion Group Holdings – Marine Group aboard as a member of the Association
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by William P Doyle
2M ago
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 marine construction industry. We are pleased to welcome Orion aboard.” Orion ranks as one of the market leaders in the pro ..read more
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DCA Celebrates New Leadership at the American Maritime Partnership- Jennifer Carpenter, Sara Fuentes, Jim Weakley
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by William P Doyle
2M ago
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 new roles leading the American Maritime Partnership. The Dredging Contractors of America will work hand-in-hand with ..read more
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New Report Shows American Dredging is Competitive and Growing
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by William P Doyle
5M ago
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 material from federal projects. This enables America’s ports and rivers to handle more traffic, including containerships, tankers, towboats and other ..read more
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The Dredging Contractors of America welcomes Curtin Maritime Corporation aboard as a member of the Association!
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by William P Doyle
7M ago
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 an emphasis on versatile design has provided for continuous growth, with more expansion always on the horizon. Curtin’s dredging fleet is responsible for the removal of millions of yards of material e ..read more
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DCA’s William Doyle featured on “What The Truck?!?”
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by Dredging Contractors of America
7M ago
Billions of cubic yards of material are removed from sites around the globe annually in an effort to keep the big ships and their cargo moving. But how does dredging work? We’re going to find out from Dredging Contractors of America CEO William Doyle.  The post DCA’s William Doyle featured on “What The Truck?!?” appeared first on Dredging Contractors of America ..read more
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DCA Member Company J.F. Brennan Company Earns 2023 Great Place To Work Certification
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by William P Doyle
7M ago
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 Recognition at Great Place To Work, Brennan’s distinction places them amongst top employers in providing a nurturing and supportive environment. In 2023, B ..read more
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DCA Supports Offshore Wind Development- Providing Planning Assistance to Regulators and Stakeholders
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by William P Doyle
8M ago
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 limited to the depth of cover over the buried power lines as they come ashore, whether the power lines will run through sand ‘borrow sites’ used for beach nourishme ..read more
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