Vigor

08/19/2026

Meet Vladimir Bida, Welder at Vigor Marine Group.

Vladimir has spent more than 35 years in the shipyard, building a career as a welder and witnessing firsthand how the industry and workplace have changed over the years. Throughout his career, Vladimir has never been injured on the job, a milestone he credits in part to making safety a priority every day.

For Vladimir, safety is one of the most important parts of the job. “You come here, you have to go home. Somebody waits for you,” Vladimir said.

He also values the opportunity to help others, remembering the people who supported him when he was new to the shipyard and now paying that support forward to the next generation.

“Other people tried to help me. Now it’s my turn to help people who come here.”

Thank you, Vladimir, for your experience, craftsmanship, and commitment to helping others that you bring to Team VMG every day.

08/12/2026

Vigor Marine Fabrication unveiled USAV Craney Island yesterday, marking a major milestone for the company and the U.S. Army.

Set for delivery to the U.S. Army this fall, Craney Island features next-generation capabilities designed to improve payload capacity, maneuverability, speed and operational flexibility in challenging environments.

More than 300 skilled workers at our Vancouver facility contributed to the vessel, alongside more than 40 Washington state-based companies and partners across the Pacific Northwest and United States.

Craney Island builds on lessons learned from the prototype MSV(L), SSG Elroy F. Wells, launched by Vigor in 2022, and highlights the skill of our workforce and the strength of our U.S. supply chain.

We’re proud to continue supporting U.S. military readiness and strengthening America’s maritime industrial base.

08/07/2026

On Purple Heart Day, we honor the courageous service members who were wounded or made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our nation.

The Purple Heart is one of our nation's oldest military decorations, representing extraordinary bravery, resilience, and selfless service. Today, we pause to recognize the sacrifices of those who have borne the physical and emotional costs of protecting our freedoms.

Thank you for your service and sacrifice.

On Purple Heart Day, we honor the men and women wounded or lost in defense of our freedom.

Today, a grateful nation gives thanks and assures that their sacrifice will never be forgotten.

08/04/2026

Today we celebrate the 236th birthday of the United States Coast Guard and honor the men and women who have served our nation with courage, dedication, and a steadfast commitment to protecting our maritime interests.

For more than two centuries, the Coast Guard has safeguarded our waterways through search and rescue, maritime security, environmental stewardship, and national defense. Their service helps keep our communities safe and America's maritime economy moving.

At Vigor Marine Group, we're proud to support that mission by maintaining and modernizing the vessels that help Coast Guard crews carry out their vital work.

Thank you to all Coast Guard members, past and present, for your service.

08/03/2026

Keeping Washington moving takes the dedication of skilled workers, strong partnerships and the ability to tackle challenges together.

Nearly 300 Vigor employees and subcontractors came together in Seattle to support Washington State Ferries M/V Sealth during a fast-paced maintenance and repair availability completed Monday. Throughout the project, our team worked closely with WSF to complete planned maintenance and support WSF’s needs to ensure the vessel was ready to return to service.

With Sealth headed back to the fleet, WSF can once again count on a critical vessel supporting reliable service for the millions of passengers, commuters, businesses, and communities that rely on the nation's largest ferry system each year. Thank you to every craft and partner whose expertise helped make this project a success.

07/30/2026

07/23/2026

Vigor Marine Group and Samsung Heavy Industries marked a significant milestone in our growing partnership during the opening the of Korea-U.S. Shipbuilding Partnership Center (KUSPC) in Washington, D.C today.

As part of the event, VMG and SHI signed a joint development agreement with to explore an advanced training center focused on maritime trades in the Pacific Northwest.

"Workforce remains one of the key challenges our industry faces and partnering with SHI both supports more pathways into maritime trades and adds the important layer of new technology," said VMG CEO Francesco Valente.



https://www.vigormarine.com/news-press/vigor-marine-group-samsung-heavy-industrial-to-pursue-pacific-northwest-advanced-maritime-training-center

07/15/2026

Vigor Marine Portland has successfully completed a six-month dry dock maintenance availability for the polar icebreaker USCGC Healy (WAGB 20), returning the U.S. Coast Guard's largest vessel to service in support of critical Arctic operations.

The complex availability brought together approximately 900 skilled workers to complete extensive mechanical, structural, preservation, and modernization work, including propulsion system restoration, sonar upgrades, and enhancements to the vessel's scientific research capabilities.

This milestone reflects the expertise of Vigor's workforce and the strong partnership with the U.S. Coast Guard in supporting fleet readiness and national security.

Vigor Marine Portland has completed a dry dock maintenance availability for USCGC Healy (WAGB 20), a medium polar icebreaker operated by the U.S. Coast Guard, at the Swan Island shipyard in Portland, Oregon. Approximately 900 skilled workers contributed to the project, demonstrating the scale of exp...

07/06/2026

USS Savannah (LCS 28) is officially on dock at Vigor Marine Portland, marking the start of a critical maintenance and modernization availability in support of U.S. Navy fleet readiness.

Our team is looking forward to getting to work, delivering the high-quality service that helps keep these vital vessels mission ready.

07/04/2026

As our nation marks 250 years of independence, we recognize the people, communities, and generations whose contributions have shaped the American story. Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful Independence Day.