Birdon grows on the Bayou
Shipbuilder to deliver 27 WCC vessels to the U.S. Coast Guard over the next 10 years, bringing hundreds of jobs to the region.
Mobile Port, APM Terminals launch $131M expansion
The Alabama Port Authority and APM Terminals, which operates the port’s massive container facility, have launched a $131 million project to add a third berth.
Port of Mobile achieves new 50-foot depth
The Mobile Ship Channel, which guides ocean-going vessels to the Port of Mobile, has officially achieved its new 50-foot depth.
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.
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.