Shipbuilding

Screen Shot 2020-10-22 at 10.18.48 AM — Louisiana Economic Development estimates the project will result in 123 new indirect jobs, for a total of 229 new jobs for Terrebonne Parish and the Bayou Region. Louisiana Economic Development photo

Gulf Island to expand shipyard workforce

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The America Shipbuilding Act

Senator reintroduces legislation to support U.S. shipbuilders

WorkBoat Staff

WorkBoat names its 10 Significant Boats of 2020

David Krapf

Screen Shot 2020-10-15 at 11.25.43 AM — The Los Angeles Pilot Service took delivery of the Angels Pilot and Angels Navigator at Vigor

Vigor delivers two new pilot boats to Los Angeles

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50460986362_5c13ed29fd_c — LCS Mobile during acceptance trials, which involve the execution of intense comprehensive tests by the Austal USA-led industry team while underway, Austal USA photo

Third Austal USA-built Navy ship completes acceptance trials this year

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Screen Shot 2020-10-08 at 10.34.29 AM — The 47' boat is designed to weather hurricane force winds and heavy seas, capable of surviving winds up to 60 knots, breaking surf up to 20 ft and impacts up to three G's. Birdon America photo

Birdon America delivers first refurbished lifeboat to Coast Guard

Ken Hocke

Boats are under contract, under construction, and being delivered for both commercial and military customers on all coasts and the Great Lakes. Ken Hocke photo

Shipyards earn essential business designation

Ken Hocke

ASD 5016 (1) LR — Damen has designed the 50-meter (164') ASD Tug 5016 to provide escort, hold-back, hose-handling and maintenance duties offshore Guyana. Damen Shipyards Group rendering

Damen to supply ASD tug design to Edison Chouest Offshore

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The new dredge barge features two 85' tall removable spuds and one winch operated 85' tall walking spud. The Shearer Group photo

LAD Services of Louisiana delivers Shearer Group-designed dredge barge

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Weeks Marine Keel Laying PR-Plain — (l-r): Benny Bramblette ESG, Matt D

Eastern Shipbuilding lays keel for new trailing suction hopper dredge

Ken Hocke

USCG Research Vessel - Credit Metal Shark — The welded-aluminum 29 Defiant craft is the latest product of Metal Shark

Metal Shark, Sea Machines to build autonomous vessel for USCG

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Metal Shark OceanXplorer Tender - Credit Andy Mann — Members of Metal Shark

Metal Shark builds 38' tender for research vessel

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FRC-40-702x336 — The Coast Guard is following established policies for COVID, per CDC guidelines, to include quarantine and contact tracing. Bollinger Shipyards photo

Bollinger lands order for four more fast response cutters

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