Birdon starts waterways cutter work
Shipbuilder Birdon has begun work in its Bayou La Batre shipyard on the first of a series of Waterways Commerce Cutters for the U.S. Coast Guard.Â
Austal launches first steel ship
The future USNS Billy Frank Jr. — the first steel ship constructed at Austal USA in downtown Mobile — took to the water this week.
Austal USA breaks ground on submarine modules facility
The project will provide almost 370,000 square feet of indoor manufacturing space for submarine module assembly.
Silver Ships expands to second location in Theodore
The new facility adds 16,500 square feet of manufacturing space and creates 18,500 square feet of space for outfitting.
Austal wins $450M contract to expand submarine work
Under contract with General Dynamics Electric Boat, Austal will enhance its Mobile shipyard to fabricate more submarine modules.
Austal begins work on first Coast Guard cutter
The contract for the offshore patrol cutter could range up to 11 vessels, with a contract value of $3.3 billion.
Austal breaks ground for additional line in Mobile
Newest line at Austal USA will make large steel modules for submarines and surface ships.
Silver Ships delivers four Coastal Fast Response Boats
The four CFRBs built by Silver Ships are part of a $6.12 million contract for foreign military sales.
Kruger named president at Austal USA
Michelle Kruger has 25 years’ experience in shipbuilding and has been serving as Austal USA's interim president since last August.
Austal rejects Hanwha takeover bid
Australian shipbuilder Austal, whose Austal USA is headquartered in Mobile, rejected a $662 million takeover offer from Hanwha Ocean of South Korea
