Vigor

05/26/2026

We are excited to welcome USCGC Polar Star (WAGB 10) to our Harbor Island Shipyard at Vigor Marine Seattle. As the United States’ only active heavy icebreaker, Polar Star plays a critical role in supporting national security, scientific research and operations in some of the world’s harshest environments. Our skilled workforce looks forward to supporting the vessel during its availability and getting it back into service.

05/25/2026

On Memorial Day, we pause to honor and remember the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.

Their sacrifice endures in the freedoms we share, and their legacy is carried forward with gratitude, respect, and reflection.

05/19/2026

Vigor Marine Group has spent nearly two decades helping develop the next generation of tradespeople through our partnerships with local colleges and trades programs. This weekend, we saw that future first hand in Seattle, when 25 students from area high schools came to the Harbor Island Training Center for a welding competition organized by Core Plus Maritime.

Seeing this committed group of students flood in at 7am on a Saturday (!) to practice and show off their craft showed just how bright the future is for welding and maritime trades. A huge thank you goes to the Core Plus team and especially to the instructors who are inspiring their students every day.

Congratulations to the winners and to every student charting their course to rewarding careers with a strong mission and purpose. We can’t wait to see you working at a shipyard.

05/18/2026

Ensuring every person who comes to our facilities leaves the same way they arrived is our paramount duty. We couldn’t be more proud of our employees for setting a standard and achieving one of the safest years in our company’s history in 2025. It is even more gratifying to see this success reflected across all our facilities, which shows how shared values can drive all of us.

We never rest in our goal to have zero safety incidents, which we know we can achieve because of our employees’ unwavering commitment to protecting themselves and each other every day. Congratulations to all the recipients of this important recognition.

SCA congratulates the recipients of the 2026 Safety Awards for their outstanding dedication to maintaining strong safety standards across their operations.

We thank the facilities and the hardworking men and women behind them for their continued leadership, vigilance, and commitment to fostering a culture of safety throughout the industry. 🇺🇸

05/06/2026

We’re proud to support the Elizabeth River Trail and partner with the Foundation in the naming of its headquarters in Chelsea in Norfolk, Virginia.

For our team, it’s more than a trail, it’s an important part or our daily experience. A place to walk, recharge, and stay connected to the neighborhoods around us.

As a longtime part of the Norfolk community, we’re glad to partner on projects which strengthen our community and support our employees.

Learn more at elizabethrivertrail.org.

04/17/2026

Vigor Marine Portland is honored to welcome USS Savannah (LCS 28) to our Swan Island shipyard for a docking restricted selected availability (DSRA). Our partnership with the U.S. Navy supports mission readiness and hundreds of family wage jobs in Portland and across the country. Our skilled workforce is grateful to be entrusted with the maintenance and modernization of the Savannah and looks forward to getting the ship back in service.

📰 NEWS: USS Savannah arrives in Portland ⚓🇺🇸

The Independence-variant littoral combat ship departed Naval Base San Diego, April 8, and arrived at its new homeport of Portland, April 12.

While Savannah is in Portland, the ship will be entering into a Docking Selected Restricted Availability (DSRA) to receive lethality and survivability upgrades.

Read more 👇:
https://www.cpf.navy.mil/Newsroom/News/Article/4462652/uss-savannah-lcs-28-arrives-in-portland/

04/15/2026

Vigor Marine Group is looking forward to seeing you all at next week's ! Come visit us at Booth #140 and learn more about the work of our entire family of companies, including maintenance and modernization, marine fabrication, environmental and underwater hull cleaning and scanning.

Learn more about VMG at vigormarine.com.

03/29/2026

As Women’s History Month continues, we reflect on the trailblazing women who helped shape shipbuilding and skilled trades. In the 1940s, women stepped into roles in welding, electrical work, and fabrication. By 1943, they made up 65% of new hires in Oregon shipyards, helping expand opportunities in industrial careers.

Today, women continue to bring skill, leadership, and innovation to shipyards and trades across the country. We’re proud to support pathways that help more women build lasting careers in these fields.

03/25/2026

On Medal of Honor Day, we recognize the service members whose extraordinary courage and commitment set the standard for dedication to their mission and to our nation.

We extend our gratitude to you and your families for your dedication and service.

03/23/2026

We are always honored to welcome USNS Mercy (T-AH-19) to the Swan Island Shipyard in Portland. The 1,000-bed hospital ship serves a critical role in public health, humanitarian assistance and support operations around the world. Our skilled workforce looks forward to the opportunity to get the vessel back in service following its availability.