Bollinger Shipyards

Birdon Welcomes New Additions to its U.S. Board

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Saturday, September 2, 2023
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"Kevin and Ron will provide invaluable insight and guidance to our management team as Birdon continues to grow and deliver major programs to its customers," said Birdon CEO and Owner, Jamie Bruce.

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  • "Kevin and Ron will provide invaluable insight and guidance to our management team as Birdon continues to grow and deliver major programs to its customers," said Birdon CEO and Owner, Jamie Bruce.
  • Kevin Mooney has over 37 years of leadership and management experience in both private industry and the U.S. Navy.
  • "I welcome the opportunity to work more closely with the Birdon team during this exciting time for the company."
  • Birdon is successfully delivering on major projects for the Australian Navy, Australian Army, U.S. Army, U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Navy.

Donald T. "Boysie" Bollinger, Chairman and CEO of Bollinger Enterprises, LLC, to Receive 2023 Horatio Alger Award

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, Inc., a nonprofit educational organization honoring the achievements of outstanding individuals and encouraging youth to pursue their dreams through higher education, today announced that Donald T. "Boysie" Bollinger, Chairman and CEO of Bollinger Enterprises, LLC and retired Chairman and CEO of Bollinger Shipyards, has been selected for membership in this prestigious organization. Mr. Bollinger joins 12 other exceptional business, civic and cultural leaders from across North America in receiving 2023 honors. For 76 years, the Horatio Alger Award has been annually bestowed upon esteemed individuals who have succeeded despite facing adversities, and who have remained committed to education and charitable efforts in their communities. 

Key Points: 
  • Mr. Bollinger joins 12 other exceptional business, civic and cultural leaders from across North America in receiving 2023 honors.
  • Mr. Bollinger rose through the ranks at Bollinger Shipyards, eventually becoming chairman and CEO in 1985.
  • "Each year, it is our utmost honor to present outstanding leaders who have displayed extraordinary perseverance in overcoming challenges with the Horatio Alger Award," said James F. Dicke II, chairman, Horatio Alger Association and 2015 Horatio Alger Award recipient.
  • For more information about Horatio Alger Association and its Member Class of 2023, please visit www.horatioalger.org and follow the organization on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram .

Bollinger Shipyards Christens Ocean Transport Barge Holland for General Dynamics Electric Boat

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Monday, July 12, 2021
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Bollinger Shipyards LLC (Bollinger) on Saturday, July 10, christened the Holland, an ocean transport barge for General Dynamics Electric Boat.

Key Points: 
  • Bollinger Shipyards LLC (Bollinger) on Saturday, July 10, christened the Holland, an ocean transport barge for General Dynamics Electric Boat.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210712005517/en/
    U.S. Navy, Bollinger Shipyards, General Dynamics Electric Boat and Bristol Harbor Group representatives in front of the Holland (Photo Credit: Derick Hingle Photography)
    Bollinger Shipyards is pleased to partner with General Dynamics Electric Boat to help meet the expanding needs of the United States Navy, said Bollinger President & C.E.O.
  • The men and women of Electric Boat are proud of our long history in providing the worlds finest submarines to our Navy and our Nation, said Kevin Graney, President, General Dynamics Electric Boat.
  • In November 2019, General Dynamics Electric Boat selected Bollinger to construct the Holland, a 400ft x 100ft Ocean Transport Barge.

Gulf Island Announces Sale of Shipyard Division Assets and Long-Term Contracts

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Monday, April 19, 2021
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b'HOUSTON, April 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gulf Island Fabrication, Inc. ("Gulf Island" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: GIFI) today announced it has sold the assets and certain long-term vessel construction contracts of the Shipyard Division to Bollinger Shipyards, L.L.C.

Key Points: 
  • b'HOUSTON, April 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gulf Island Fabrication, Inc. ("Gulf Island" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: GIFI) today announced it has sold the assets and certain long-term vessel construction contracts of the Shipyard Division to Bollinger Shipyards, L.L.C.
  • The net cash proceeds are expected to be used to fund net working capital liabilities associated with retained construction contracts and other Shipyard Division liabilities and the wind down of the Shipyard Division operations.\nTransforms Gulf Island into a more focused, specialty fabrication business.
  • Removes future risks associated with existing, long-term contracts that represent ~90% of the Company\xe2\x80\x99s current backlog that extends through 2024.\nStrengthens liquidity.
  • Bollinger has 11 shipyards, all strategically located throughout Louisiana with direct access to the Gulf of Mexico, Mississippi River and the Intracoastal Waterway.

Proposal to Expand Fast Response Cutter Program in American Samoa to Strengthen U.S. Strategic Presence in Indo-Pacific Region

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Monday, October 26, 2020
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This USCGC marked the 163rd vessel Bollinger has delivered to the U.S. Coast Guard in its 35-year period and the 40th FRC delivered under the current program.

Key Points: 
  • This USCGC marked the 163rd vessel Bollinger has delivered to the U.S. Coast Guard in its 35-year period and the 40th FRC delivered under the current program.
  • To that end, the USCG is strategically homeporting significantly enhanced Fast Response Cutters, built in a proven Louisiana-based shipyard, in the western Pacific.
  • Bordelon continued, Bollinger is honored to support and enhance the Coast Guards operational presence and mission in the Indo-Pacific region.
  • Bollinger is the largest vessel repair company in the Gulf of Mexico region.

Bollinger Delivers the 38th Fast Response Cutter, USCGC HAROLD MILLER, to the U.S. Coast Guard

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Friday, April 3, 2020
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Bollinger Shipyards LLC (Bollinger) yesterday delivered the USCGC HAROLD MILLER to the U.S. Coast Guard in Key West, Florida.

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  • Bollinger Shipyards LLC (Bollinger) yesterday delivered the USCGC HAROLD MILLER to the U.S. Coast Guard in Key West, Florida.
  • This is the 161st vessel Bollinger has delivered to the U.S. Coast Guard over a 35 year period and the 38th Fast Response Cutter delivered on the current program.
  • The USCGC HAROLD MILLER is the third of three FRCs to be home-ported in Galveston, Texas.
  • Each FRC is named for an enlisted Coast Guard hero who distinguished themselves in the line of duty.