PASCAGOULA -- Signet Maritime Corporation will invest $7.2 million in infrastructure improvements to its Pascagoula shipyard, the company announced Monday.
The work at Signet Shipbuilding & Repair will support an increased workload and future growth, and includes the dredging and renewal of a 1,000-foot waterfront bulkhead, a new fabrication shop, expanded drydock and concrete base for vessel repairs, and improved sand blasting and painting area, according to a press release.
Work began last year, and is expected to be completed by the end of 2014.
SS&R specializes in the new construction, repair, maintenance and refurbishment of tugs, workboats and barges.
"Due to the aging fleet in the marine industry, many companies are seeking to modernize their vessels with updated equipment, which is also fueling the increase in business," said Roxanne Michel, assistant manager for marketing and customer relations. "As we look to the future, the shipyard is now enhancing quality, expanding their capabilities, and working to better serve the needs
of their customers."
With a new tractor tug under construction and numerous repair projects, SS&R has experienced steady growth in its Pascagoula operations.
The company added more than 30 specialty craft positions that include pipe fitters, ship fitters, carpenters, marine electricians and welders. All the positions are filled, but Michel said they expect their work force to expand for future projects.
"Signet Shipbuilding & Repair has successfully constructed three technologically advanced Tractor Tugs for Signet Maritime, and is currently planning new construction projects for other clients," Michael said.
Also as part of the infrastructure improvement plan, Joseph W. Dahl was promoted to vice president and general manager of SS&R.
"Joe has worked with Signet in various capacities for nearly two decades," said President J. Barry Snyder, Signet Maritime Corporation. "Through his hard work, dedication and commitment to quality maintenance and construction, it was only natural that he be promoted to vice president of our growing shipyard."
With a marine engineering degree from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, Dahl has more than 30 years of experience in the industry as a chief engineer and working with marine vessels in maintenance, repair and new construction.
His experience includes seagoing ships, ocean-going ASD tractor tugs, harbor tugs, inland boats and barges working both as an owner's and shipyard representative.
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