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The Company:

Established in 1946, the family owned and operated, Bol- linger Shipyards group provides quality maritime construc- tion, boat repair and conversion products and services to both the U.S. Military and the commercial marine indus- try. Four generations of Bollingers have been challenged to match the innovation, integrity and deep sense of responsi- bility that have become synonymous with the Bollinger way of doing business. Bollinger Shipyards specializes in new construction, steel fabrication, vessel repair and conversion of a wide variety of U.S. Coast Guard and military vessels and commercial offshore and inland vessels. Bollinger cur- rently operates ten shipyards, strategically located through- out South Louisiana and Texas with unrestricted access to the central Gulf of Mexico and the Mississippi River.

The Case:

With 28 dry docks ranging in capacity from 400 tons to 10,000 tons, Bollinger Shipyards provides a wide variety of dry-dock, repair and conversion services for both shal- low and deepwater vessels and rigs. Boasting a long-estab- lished reputation of integrity in the shipbuilding industry; its reputation emanates from the success of a management team that fosters and creates a workforce dedicated to the principles of continuous improvement. Bollinger’s Execu- tive Group plays an integral role in maintaining a product development and service organization that is able to rap- idly respond to the ever-changing technical requirements of myriad customers. Safety is also a top priority for Bollinger.

Recently, Bollinger’s Lockport New Construction facility worked 3,000,000 man-hours without a lost time accident.

Building on a philosophy that starts at the top while em- powering all employees to demand safe production, Bol- linger Shipyards strives for zero accidents. And, in February,

Bollinger Shipyards, Inc. was notifi ed by the United States

Coast Guard (USCG) that Bollinger was one of three com- panies selected for award of Phase I for the Offshore Patrol

Cutter (OPC) program. The company has attained ISO 9001 certifi ed status and consistently demonstrates its abil- ity to deliver on time a wide range of reliable, quality-built vessels, making Bollinger Shipyards, the “First to Call.”

The Product Line:

Bollinger provides a complete array of marine services, with a myriad of products and services such as dry-docks, new construction, emergency repair, propeller repair, ma- chine shops, armature services, fabrication and numerous other support items. Additional services provided through the Bollinger facility network include Project Engineer- ing/Management, Propeller and Vibration Analysis, En- gineering and Naval Architects, and Logistic Support by

CHAND. Thousands of Bollinger-built and repaired ves- sels are under sail for governments and private industries around the globe. A wide variety of vessels can be built at any one of its 10 shipyards or repaired on one of 28 dry docks. Well known for its government work – especially having delivered as many Coast Guard hulls as any other yard in recent memory – Bollinger also balances that gov- ernment portfolio nicely with a robust commercial backlog.

These projects include offshore supply vessels, barges, lift- boats, specialty vessels and tugs. 8365 Hwy 308 South

Lockport, LA 70374

Tel: (985) 532-2554

Email: Robert [email protected]

Website: www.bollingershipyards.com

CEO: Donald “Boysie” Bollinger

President: Chris Bollinger

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