Bollinger Shipyards, Lockport, La., on Thursday announced it has received approval from the U.S. Coast Guard to begin full production activities on the U.S. Coast Guard polar security cutter (PSC) program.
The news follows Bollinger’s recent award of a $951.6 million fixed-price-incentive-firm target contract modification, advancing the detail design and construction phase of the PSC program.
“Today’s announcement is a historic achievement not only for Bollinger Shipyards but also for American shipbuilding,” said Ben Bordelon, president and CEO of Bollinger Shipyards. “Securing the green light for full production underscores the confidence the U.S. government places in Bollinger to deliver the nation’s first heavy polar icebreaker in nearly 50 years. Our team at Bollinger Mississippi Shipbuilding has worked tirelessly to put the PSC program on a solid path forward, ensuring this vital national security asset will be built by American hands.”
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