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INSIGHTS

Gavin Higgins

CEO,

Nichols Brothers Boat Builders and Everett Ship Repair

All photos: Everett Ship Repair verett Ship Repair (ESR) is a relatively new name in Shipbuilding, Inc. before signing on at NBBB in 2012. the U.S. ship repair business. Established in October Previously, he served as Vice President and COO for

E2019, the Paci? c Northwest shipyard is owned by Ice Derecktor Shipyards in its Bridgeport, Conn. facility and

Cap Holdings, LLC, which is also the parent company to as Chief Engineer at its Mamaroneck, N.Y. facility.

another shipyard not too far away: Nichols Brothers Boat Higgins has a degree in naval architect from Southamp-

Builders (NBBB). ton College and an MBA from the University of Connecti-

Both ESR and NBBB are headed up by CEO Gavin cut. A Fellow of the Royal Institute of Naval Architects

Higgins, who is responsible for the development of new (RINA) and a Member of the Society of Naval Architects business opportunities and cultivation of new business re- and Marine Engineers (SNAME) in the United States. lationships, including working with industry groups, naval Higgins serves on The American Bureau of Shipping’s architecture ? rms, subcontractor and suppliers, to ensure (ABS) Committee on Small Vessels and is a member of the the two shipyards establish and maintain prominent roles Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA).

in their respective operations. In the coming pages, Higgins brings us up to speed on

An experienced shipyard executive, Higgins worked as the new repair venture, discussing how the yard’s strengths a General Manager of Shelbume Ship Repair with Irving and capibilities will help Everett Ship Repair meet its goals.

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