Ports and waterways
As a leader in marine construction and dredging, The Dutra Group plays a vital role in maintaining and upgrading the nation’s ports and waterways. These critical infrastructure systems serve as the backbone of America’s economy, enabling the movement of goods, resources, and people across domestic and international markets. Dutra’s deep expertise ensures that commercial shipping channels, harbors, and terminals remain safe, navigable, and efficient for modern vessels.
Our team provides a full range of services—from new port construction and bulkhead installation to channel deepening, maintenance dredging, and shoreline protection. Each project is tailored to meet the unique conditions and regulatory requirements of the site. Whether we’re increasing draft capacity for ultra-large container vessels or upgrading outdated marine terminals, our solutions are built for durability, resilience, and long-term operational performance.
Dutra’s capabilities extend beyond construction. We are also a trusted partner in emergency response and rehabilitation, mobilizing quickly to restore navigability after natural disasters or infrastructure failures. With our specialized fleet and experienced crews, we deliver projects that support both commercial operations and environmental stewardship—ensuring that America’s ports and waterways are ready for the challenges of tomorrow.

Fender Systems
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Concrete & Steel Piling
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Dock Replacement
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Channel Widening
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Projects

Dredging
Chevron Terminal Dredging
Chevron seeks 10-year permit to dredge 1.5M cubic yards from Richmond Long Wharf to maintain commercial ship access.

Dredging
Port of Oakland Maintenance Dredging
Port of Oakland maintenance dredging of 6 berths, disposing 1.5M+ cubic yards at Montezuma to repair docks and facilities.

Dredging
Sacramento DWSC
Annual maintenance dredging of Sacramento Deep Water Ship Channel to -30ft, disposing 1M+ cubic yards at upland sites.

Dredging
Mobile Harbor Deepening Phase 4
Mobile Harbor Phase 4 deepened and widened Middle Bay Channel, with dredging and environmental protection measures.

Dredging
Norfolk Harbor
Norfolk Harbor channels deepened to -59ft for larger ships, with dredged material placed at DNODS.

Dredging
Brevard Mid and South Reach
Brevard County beach renourishment restored 12 miles of shoreline using beach-quality material.

Dredging
Pittsburg Basin 3
Pittsburg Marina maintenance dredging of 457K cubic yards to restore navigational depths.

Dredging
Red Hook Flats Anchorage
Red Hook Flats Anchorage dredged to -35/-40/-45ft, removing 500K cy of silt/clay for disposal at HARS site.

Dredging
Hawaii Kaunakakai Harbor Dredging
Kaunakakai Harbor maintenance ensures safe navigation and efficient supply deliveries for Moloka'i's primary port.