Ben Bordelon

Bollinger Mississippi hosts two key Navy officials

Bollinger Mississippi Shipbuilding last week hosted Dr. Brett Seidle, acting Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research Development and Acquisition (ASN RDA), and Rear Adm. Tom Anderson, Program Executive Officer Ships, at its facility in Pascagoula, Mississippi. The visit underscored the critical role of American shipbuilding in enhancing our nation’s defense capabilities and bolstering the U.S. economy.

Bollinger Mississippi currently builds the T-AGS and APL programs for the U.S. Navy, as...

https://www.marinelog.com/shipbuilding/bollinger-mississippi-hosts-two-top-navy-officials/

Bollinger delivers FRC 58: USCGC John Witherspoon

Bollinger Shipyards yesterday announced the delivery of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter (USCGC) John Witherspoon at Coast Guard Sector Key West. This is the 58th Fast Response Cutter (FRC) delivered under the U.S. Coast Guard’s current program and the 184th vessel built by Bollinger for the U.S. Coast Guard over a 40-year partnership. It will be homeported in Kodiak, Alaska.

“We are honored to deliver John Witherspoon to the U.S. Coast Guard, continuing our proud tradition of providing high-quality,...

https://www.marinelog.com/news/bollinger-delivers-frc-58-uscgc-john-witherspoon/

Bollinger Shipyards lays keel for ULA’s new SpaceShip

Bollinger Shipyards yesterday held a ceremony at its Bollinger Marine Fabricators shipyard in Amelia, La., to lay the keel for the future R/S SpaceShip.

SpaceShip is being built for ULA (United Launch Alliance) to transport Vulcan rockets from the ULA factory in Decatur, Ala., to the launch sites at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida and Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The RO/RO ship is the second transport vessel in ULA’s maritime fleet.

Bollinger starts building ULA’s new...

https://www.marinelog.com/shipbuilding/shipyards/shipyard-news/bollinger-shipyards-lays-keel-for-ulas-new-spaceship/

Bollinger to build two more Coast Guard Sentinel Class FRCs

The U.S. Coast Guard has exercised a contract option to award Bollinger Shipyards two additional Sentinel-Class Fast Response Cutters (FRCs). This announcement brings the total number of FRCs awarded to Bollinger up to 67 vessels since the program’s inception. To date, the U.S. Coast Guard has commissioned 55 FRCs into operational service, with the 56th delivered and soon to be commissioned .

As Congress dithers on FRC spending, Bollinger delivers another

“We’re incredibly proud of our long...

https://www.marinelog.com/shipbuilding/shipyards/shipyard-news/bollinger-to-build-two-more-coast-guard-sentinel-class-frcs/

Bollinger starts building ULA’s new SpaceShip

ULA (United Launch Alliance) has a next generation Vulcan rocket. With lot of work already lined up for the rocket, ULA is building a new RO/RO ship, called SpaceShip to carry the rockets from the ULA factory in Decatur, Ala., to the launch sites at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida and Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.

ULA has signed contracts with Lockport, La., based Bollinger Shipyards and Bristol, R.I., based Bristol Harbor Group, Inc. in Bristol, Rhode Island, to...

https://www.marinelog.com/shipbuilding/shipyards/shipyard-news/bollinger-starts-building-ulas-new-spaceship/

Bollinger promotes Andy Naquin to VP of sales

Lockport, La., headquartered Bollinger Shipyards has promoted Andrew “Andy” Naquin to vice president of sales, where he will lead the company’s sales team.

“Since joining Bollinger, Andy has been an invaluable addition to our team,” said Ben Bordelon, president and CEO of Bollinger Shipyards. “His deep experience and breadth of relationships in the maritime industry are second to none, and I know he’ll continue to deliver our customers the highest level of quality service and solutions that...

https://www.marinelog.com/shipbuilding/shipyards/shipyard-news/bollinger-promotes-andy-naquin-to-vp-of-sales/

As Congress dithers on FRC spending, Bollinger delivers another

Bollinger Shipyards recently delivered the USCGC David Duren to the U.S. Coast Guard in Key West, Fla. This is the 182nd vessel Bollinger has delivered to the U.S. Coast Guard over a 35-year period and the 56th Fast Response Cutter (FRC) delivered under the current program.

Meantime, as the U.S. Congress continues to debate FY 2024 government funding, the future of the FRC program remains uncertain. While the House Homeland Security Appropriations Bill included funding for four new FRCs, the...

https://www.marinelog.com/shipbuilding/shipyards/shipyard-news/as-congress-dithers-on-frc-spending-bollinger-delivers-another/

Navy and Marine Corps leaders tour Bollinger Mississippi

Earlier this week, Bollinger Mississippi Shipbuilding hosted U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (R.-Miss.) and a delegation of U.S. Navy and Marine Corps leaders at its facility in Pascagoula, Miss. In addition to Senator Wicker, the delegation included Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Lisa Franchetti; Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Christopher Mahoney and PEO Ships Rear Admiral Tom Anderson. The visit underscored the critical role Bollinger plays in American shipbuilding in enhancing...

https://www.marinelog.com/news/navy-and-marine-corps-leaders-tour-bollinger-mississippi/

New leaders take the helm at SCA

The Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA), the national association representing the U.S. shipbuilding, maintenance and repair industry, has announced its new Board of Directors leadership and the incoming chairs of the SCA Partners Committee.

Brad Moyer, Vice President of BAE Systems Ship Repair, is ascending from his Vice Chairman post to Chairman of the Board, assuming the position from Ben Bordelon, CEO of Bollinger Shipyards.

“The Shipbuilders Council of America is an essential voice and...

https://www.marinelog.com/shipbuilding/shipyards/shipyard-news/new-leaders-take-the-helm-at-sca/

Bollinger delivers 55th FRC: USCG Melvin Bell

Bollinger Shipyards LLC has delivered the USCGC Melvin Bell to the U.S. Coast Guard in Key West, Fla. This is the 181st vessel Bollinger has delivered to the U.S. Coast Guard over a 35-year period and the 55th Fast Response Cutter (FRC) delivered under the current program.

The USCGC Melvin Bell will be the sixth of six FRCs to be homeported in Sector Boston, which is known as “the Birthplace of the Coast Guard.” The sector is responsible for coastal safety, security, and environmental protection...

https://www.marinelog.com/shipbuilding/shipyards/shipyard-news/bollinger-delivers-55th-frc-uscg-melvin-bell/

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