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The Dutra Group signs shipbuilding contract with Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. for a nearly 10,500 cubic yard Trailing Suction Hopper Dredge the “Adele.” Dutra’s Harry Stewart, Eastern Shipbuilding’s Joey D’Isernia, and Dutra’s Bill Dutra

“This state-of-the art, technically efficient new build vessel is designed to meet our nation’s maritime infrastructure needs, now and in the future, as the low-cost provider of dredging services, including channel deepening, maintenance dredging, beach nourishment and coastal restoration projects,” said Harry K. Stewart, President and CEO at The Dutra Group. “America’s military and consumers depend on our ability to keep our U.S. waterways open and safe.” The Dutra Group Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. https://lnkd.in/drUuetfx

The Dutra Group is proud to announce the issuance of a Notice to Proceed for the new-build construction of a 10,464 cubic yard Trailing Suction Hopper Dredge, the “Adele” at Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. The “Adele” will be constructed at Eastern Shipbuilding Group’s Allanton and Port St. Joe Florida facilities. Delivery is scheduled for late 2028. The “Adele” will join The Dutra Group’s 9,870 cubic yard Trailing Suction Hopper Dredge “Stuyvesant” serving our nation’s essential waterways. The new vessel’s name honors Bill Dutra’s mother, Adele Coelho. She was born on December 4, 1924 in Honolulu, Hawaii. Raised on the island of Molokai, she subsequently worked as a receptionist to the US Army Corp of Engineers at Pearl Harbor where she met Bill’s father Edward, who was then a captain in the U.S. civilian dredging fleet under the Jones Act. At that time, the U.S. was at war, and it required the civilian fleet of dredges and transport equipment to ultimately retake the Pacific theater and restore our freedom. Adele’s contribution to the civilian military fleet at Pearl Harbor was her patriotic way of defending her country’s heritage. She understood the importance of family, or Ohana, and embodied the Aloha spirit of love, kindness, and respect. The “Adele” will represent her heritage and commitment to her homeland. Guided by that spirit of Aloha, the “Adele” will sail the tides and seas with strength and purpose, protecting the crew and inspiring all who serve aboard her. This new addition to the U.S. dredging fleet also aligns with the Trump Administration’s focus on American shipbuilding and the need for the United States to control its own maritime destiny. “We are proud to partner with The Dutra Group on this exciting new project that will substantially enhance its operations,” said Joey D’Isernia, CEO of Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. “As the most experienced builder of dredges in the U.S., we are confident that we will deliver an exceptional vessel that will meet Dutra’s customer’s unique needs.” “This state-of-the art, technically efficient new build vessel is designed meet our nation’s maritime infrastructure needs, now and in the future, as the low-cost provider dredging services, including channel deepening, maintenance dredging, beach nourishment and coastal restoration projects,” said Harry K. Stewart, President and CEO at The Dutra Group. “America’s military and consumers depend on our ability to keep our U.S. waterways open and safe.” The collaboration between The Dutra Group, Eastern Shipbuilding Group, and Royal IHC represents a blend of expertise and innovation. Eastern is experienced in building high-specification dredges in the U.S., which complements Royal IHC's advanced design capabilities, state-of-the-art dredging equipment, automation, and environmental awareness. Read the full press release at https://lnkd.in/g7b8aZYG

Jones Act carriers like Crowley that serve Puerto Rico from ports in Florida are committed to meeting the needs of the island while also supporting the long-term economic requirements of the people and communities of Puerto Rico. Crowley has entered into a multi-year agreement with Naturgy to provide regular deliveries of U.S. mainland-sourced LNG to the energy company’s operating facility in Penuelas, Puerto Rico.

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The Dredge King Fisher is providing maintenance dredging for the Corpus Christi Ship Channel in Texas! This contract involves multiple dredges and will remove over 3 million cubic yards of material to keep the channel safe and navigable for commercial traffic. This project has been underway since October 2024 and is a key part of maintaining critical infrastructure for one of the busiest ports in the United States. ?? #MarineConstruction #OrionMarine #Dredging #ShipChannel #Safety #PredictableExcellence

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Now on demand: Will SHIPS Act make ship building great again; hauling world’s largest train set | WHAT THE TRUCK?!? presented by TriumphPay Now playing on EP811of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? I'm catching up with Dredging Contractors of America’s William Doyle to talk about the SHIPS Act; making shipbuilding great again; and the impact of port fees and tariffs. We just moved the world’s largest trainset from EnterTRAINment Junction in Cincinnati to Chattanooga, Tennessee, with the help of Elizabeth's Moving Services. We’ll meet Frank & E Youmans to learn all about the logistics behind this high-touch, white-glove move that took more than 20 trailers. Plus, tariff Tuesday was just a head fake as Canada and Mexico tariffs are delayed again; dirtiest loads and more. Watch here: https://lnkd.in/eYzrY8yy Catch new shows live at noon EDT Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on FreightWaves LinkedIn, Facebook, X or YouTube, or on demand by looking up WHAT THE TRUCK?!? on your favorite podcast player and at 5 p.m. Eastern on SiriusXM’s Road Dog Trucking Channel 146. Chapters 2:33 Tariffs delayed again 6:48 Moving the world’s largest train set | Elizabeth’s Moving and Storage 21:35 Dirtiest trucking jobs 22:37 Make ship building great again | William Doyle Have a great weekend. We'll be back Monday at 12PM ET with Terry Reinert - Robert W. - Ed Burns

Sneaky European Union/Commission backed financing of conspiracy to undermine U.S. shipping laws including the Jones Act warned by leadership in the U.S. House of Representatives. U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee leaders, including Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO), Ranking Member Rick Larsen (D-WA), Subcommittee Chairman Mike Ezell (R-MS), and Ranking Member Salud Carbajal (D-CA),?expressed their concerns in a forcefully worded letter?to EU Ambassador Jovita Neliup?ien. “The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (Committee) has serious concerns regarding the recent?Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA)?filing on behalf of the European Union (E.U.), which describes E.U. efforts to lobby United States lawmakers and policy officials in an effort to secure modifications to the?Jones Act?(46 U.S.C. § 55102), an important American national and economic security law.” The letter also points out that the EU appears to be conducting its advocacy in collaboration with "previously undisclosed United States organizations." The initial FARA disclosure revealed a broader EU strategy targeting specific aspects of the Jones Act, including dredging operations. However, these details were subsequently removed in an amended disclosure. The details included an extensive plan and lobbying campaign in cooperation with the Cato Institute, spearheaded by Colin Grabow. "Too much gamesmanship being played by some of Europe's dredging and marine construction firms. They should take a page out of France's CMA CGM's playbook and work with America, investing in America, and using the appropriate diplomatic channels," said William Doyle, DCA's CEO. CMA CGM's Chief Executive Officer, Rodolphe Saadé, visited President Donald Trump in the House on March 6, 2025. Mr. Saadé announced plans to invest $20 Billion over the next four years in the U.S. maritime economy creating 10,000 new jobs. See the full House letter attached. https://lnkd.in/eJk9Mgf9 Salvatore Mercogliano, Ph.D., What's Going on With Shipping; American Maritime Partnership (AMP), Mike Schuler