Bollinger Shipyards

06/16/2026

Follow our interns as they tour our Lockport shipyard and get a firsthand look at how vessels are built from the ground up.

From fabrication and assembly to outfitting and final integration, they experienced each stage of the shipbuilding process while seeing the scale, precision, and teamwork required to bring every vessel to life.

It's hands-on learning that connects the classroom to the shipyard and provides a deeper understanding of the work behind every Fast Response Cutter we deliver to the U.S. Coast Guard.

06/09/2026

Another key milestone achieved aboard the OSU RCRV Taani at Bollinger Houma.

Last week, the vessel’s main switchboard was successfully energized, marking the first application of electrical power to the ship from shore. This achievement allows teams to begin bringing critical systems online and advancing vessel testing.

With each milestone, Taani moves closer to supporting world-class oceanographic research and exploration for the National Science Foundation (NSF) and Oregon State University .

Congratulations to the Bollinger Houma team and project partners whose expertise and dedication continue to drive progress on this important build.

Regional Class Research Vessel Program

05/28/2026

Bollinger Shipyards recently awarded $28,000 in scholarships to 10 students from families across six Bollinger locations who are pursuing college and VoTech education opportunities.

We are proud to support these students as they continue building their futures. Congratulations to all of this year’s recipients!

05/26/2026

For the 21st consecutive year, Bollinger Shipyards has earned the Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA)'s Excellence in Safety Award, one of the longest streaks in the award’s history and a standard unmatched by any U.S. shipbuilder.

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05/22/2026

We are honored to witness the commissioning of USCGC VINCENT DANZ (WPC-1162) at the Intrepid Museum in New York City. Named for Coast Guard Reservist and NYPD officer Vincent Danz, who gave his life responding on September 11, 2001, this Sentinel-class Fast Response Cutter will carry forward a legacy of courage, sacrifice, and service.

Built by Bollinger Shipyards in Lockport, Louisiana, the vessel also includes memorial plaques made with steel recovered from Ground Zero, a powerful tribute connecting this cutter directly to the hero it honors.

We are deeply proud to support the U.S. Coast Guard and to help deliver the next generation of mission-ready vessels protecting our nation every day.

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05/22/2026

It takes 10,000 lbs of crawfish to feed an army of 3,500 shipbuilders!

05/20/2026

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Matta Sr. as Vice President and General Manager of Bollinger Houma Shipyards.

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HOUMA, La. – (May 20 2026) – Bollinger Shipyards (“Bollinger”), a leading designer and builder of high-performance military and commercial vessels, today announced the retirement of Rich Murphy as Vice President and General Manager of Bollinger Houma Shipyards and the appointment of Mark Mat...

05/18/2026

Being part of the team at Bollinger Shipyards is something to be proud of. No matter your role, every member of our workforce contributes to our mission.

This weekend, we were proud to host a Company Family Picnic for our Mississippi team, a day filled with great food, games, and time spent with coworkers and loved ones. Events like these are a reminder that the strength of Bollinger starts with our people and the families who support them every day.

We’re grateful for every member of the Bollinger team and are already looking forward to bringing the next Company Family Picnic to Louisiana to celebrate with even more of our workforce and their families.

05/14/2026

Bollinger Shipyards today announced it has been named a recipient of the 2025 LWCC Safest 70 award. The award, administered by the Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Corporation, recognizes companies that exceed industry-standard safety expectations and maintain safe, healthy working environments.

The recognition from LWCC adds to Bollinger’s workplace safety record over decades of Gulf Coast shipbuilding.

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05/12/2026

This year, Bollinger Shipyards had the opportunity to participate in a Signing Night honoring two outstanding graduating seniors. We are very excited to be a part of the next step in their journey which is what it’s all about – hard work, dedication, and a bright future ahead. Congratulations to both seniors on this well-deserved moment. We are proud to celebrate this special milestone!