WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) awarded more than $7 million to ten members of the Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA) this week. Through the Small Shipyard Grant Program, MARAD annually provides federal grants to support capital improvements and employee training projects at small shipyards across the United States. SCA applauds […]
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‘Building Back Better’ Will Require the Maritime Industry By Ben Bordelon April 09, 2021 The U.S. maritime industry is resilient, and as the backbone of America’s national and economic security, has delivered despite significant trials from natural disasters to foreign conflict. However, 2020 brought unprecedented challenge. Reduced demand and the increased operational costs that have […]
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WASHINGTON – Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA) president Matthew Paxton and chairman Ben Bordelon today issued the following statements regarding the ‘Buy American’ Executive Order signed by President Joe Biden. “The ‘Buy American’ Executive Order issued today by President Biden will prioritize American innovation, ingenuity and craftsmanship that are pivotal to our national and economic security. Essential […]
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“Excellence in Safety” and “Improvement in Safety” Awards Given Annually to Shipyards that Advance Safety and Accident Prevention WASHINGTON – The Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA), the national association representing the U.S. shipyard industry, today announced the 2020 annual shipyard safety awards. SCA honors shipbuilding and repair organizations with the “Excellence in Safety” Award and […]
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WASHINGTON – The Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA), the national association representing the U.S. shipyard industry, today honored U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) with the SCA Maritime Leadership Award. The award is given annually to national leaders who demonstrate exemplary dedication and support of the U.S. shipbuilding and repair industry. “Throughout his entire career, Sen. […]
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WASHINGTON – The Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA), the national association representing the U.S. shipyard industry, today honored Maritime Administration (MARAD) Administrator Mark H. Buzby with the SCA Maritime Leadership Award during this year’s virtual advocacy meeting. The Award is given annually to national leaders who demonstrate exemplary dedication and support of the U.S. shipbuilding […]
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Taking the Helm are New Chair, Ben Bordelon, president and CEO of Bollinger Shipyards and Vice Chair, Brad Moyer, Vice President of BAE Systems Repair WASHINGTON – The Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA), the national trade association representing the U.S. shipbuilding and repair industry, today announced new board leadership. Taking over the helm of Chairman […]
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American ‘blue economy’ worth nearly $373 billion June 2, 2020 America’s marine economy, including goods and services, contributed about $373 billion to the nation’s gross domestic product in 2018 and grew faster than the nation’s economy as a whole, according to the marine economy statistics released today by two Department of Commerce agencies. “These statistics […]
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Media Contact: Shipbuilders Council of America – [email protected] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 4, 2019 WASHINGTON – The Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA) today announced the appointment of the new Chairman and the new Vice Chairman of the SCA Partners Committee. Mr. Rob Stuardi of American Equity Underwriters in Mobile, Alabama and Mr. Mark A. […]
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