Bardex Corporation to Deliver Major Capacity Expansion at River Port, LLC Facility
What happened
Bardex Corporation has been selected to provide a new OmniLift® shiplift system for River Port, LLC at its Newport News facility. The system, which has a maximum lifting capacity of just over 25,000 Te, will be operated by East Coast Repair & Fabrication, LLC. This major expansion aims to increase the facility's capacity for servicing and repairing ships, including launching subassembly modules for Navy ships.
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Why it matters
The project represents a significant investment in the facility’s future shipbuilding, maintenance, and repair capabilities. Once complete, the facility is expected to achieve NAVSEA Certification, marking a major expansion of regional shipbuilding and repair capacity.
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Who's involved
- Newport NewsLocation of the facility receiving the major industrial expansion and shiplift installation.
- Newport News ShipbuildingA shipyard in the United States whose regional capacity is enhanced by the project.
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Newport News
independent city in Virginia, United States