Pearlson Shiplift Corp. recently signed a multimillion-dollar contract with Fincantieri Marinette Marine to design and build a state-of-the-art shiplift system at the Marinette, Wis., shipyard. Upon completion, the shiplift system will be the largest in the U.S.
The new shiplift system will be approximately 500’x82′, and will be capable of handling vessels of nearly 10,000 tons, including the Navy’s recently named Constellation-class frigates, Freedom-class littoral combat ships, and the...