Colonna’s Shipyard

Admiral Kevin M. Sweeney joins Colonna’s Shipyard board

Norfolk, Va.-based Colonna’s Shipyard, Inc. (CSI) reports that Rear Admiral Kevin M. Sweeney, USN (Ret.), has joined its board of directors, effective January 31, 2025.

“Rear Admiral Sweeney is a highly respected national security expert with decades of leadership experience both in and out of government,” said Randall Crutchfield, Colonna’s chairman & CEO. “His deep understanding of maritime operations, national defense strategy, and corporate governance will be an invaluable asset to Colonna’s...

https://www.marinelog.com/shipbuilding/shipyards/shipyard-news/admiral-kevin-m-sweeney-joins-colonnas-shipyard-board/

Colonna’s recognizes six apprentice graduates

Colonna’s Shipyard Inc., Norfolk. Va., last month held a ceremony recognizing six apprentice graduates.

Graduates of Colonna’s apprenticeship program have completed more than 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction and, Colonna’s “embody the company’s values of respect, pride, truth, and family.”

“These graduates represent a new generation of highly skilled craftspeople,” said Jordan Webb, Colonna’s president and general manager, who presided at the...

https://www.marinelog.com/shipbuilding/shipyards/shipyard-news/colonnas-recognizes-six-apprentice-graduates/

Colonna’s wins $32.2 million NAVSEA contract

Colonna’s Shipyard Inc., Norfolk, Va., has been awarded a $32,222,891 firm-fixed-price contract for the completion of the Chief of Naval Operations docking service craft overhaul availability under the Shippingport Auxiliary Repair Dry Dock Medium program.

The contract includes options that, if exercised, would bring its cumulative value to $32,664,263.

Work will be performed in Norfolk and is expected to be completed by June 2023.

The contract was competitively procured via the System for Award...

https://www.marinelog.com/shipbuilding/shipyards/colonnas-wins-32-2-million-navsea-contract/

VIDEO: Spirit of Norfolk towed to Colonna’s 

The cruise yacht Spirit of Norfolk was towed to Colonna’s Shipyard, Sunday, following a fire that broke out June 7 and was not finally declared extinguished until 9.58 a.m., Saturday, June 11.

The fire occurred near Pier 3 at the Norfolk Naval Base, Norfolk. Va., with 104 people on board the vessel, which is managed by City Cruises Norfolk, whose parent company is the Hornblower Group’s City Experiences.

In his initial distress call, at 12.06 p.m. June 7, the captain told the Coast Guard: “I...

https://www.marinelog.com/video/video-spirit-of-norfolk-towed-to-colonnas/

Colonna’s announces management changes

Bill Colonna, Chairman, and Tom Godfrey, President & CEO, have announced a series of senior management promotions along with a revised organizational structure for Colonna’s Shipyard, Incorporated (CSI), Norfolk.Va. All appointments will be effective July 2022.

“These key promotions along with a strategic organizational realignment reflect our response to the emerging dynamics of the marketplace and demonstrate to our customers and key stakeholders the continuity of experienced leadership within...

https://www.marinelog.com/shipbuilding/shipyards/shipyard-news/colonnas-announces-management-changes/

Colonna’s Shipyard refurbishes Potomac cruise vessel

Built in 1995 the steel-hulled vessel has entertained thousands of people while serving Washingtonians and their guests. Cummins photo

The 240’x63′ dinner/cruise vessel Odyssey III has undergone a $2.2 million renovation for 2019. The passenger boat features a sleek, low profile superstructure designed to pass under the Potomac River bridges in and around Washington, D.C.

Built in 1995 the steel-hulled vessel has entertained thousands of people while serving Washingtonians and their guests. For 2019 owners Entertainment Cruises decided to give her a $2.2 million renovation.

The renovation included upgraded amenities such as the...

https://www.workboat.com/news/shipbuilding/colonnas-shipyard-refurbishes-potomac-cruise-vessel/