Yachting Pages has put several of the leading safety cases (and other associated products) to the test. The objective: to ascertain how each product performs and determine which one is best equipped to safely contain a lithium battery-induced fire.
Gulf Coast Shipyard Group, Inc., a manufacturer of a variety of ocean-going and inland marine vessels for commercial and military markets as well as the Trinity Yachts brand, recently announced its expansion by signing a three-year lease with one-year options with the Port of Gulfport.
Specifically, Gulf Coast Shipyard Group will use 400 linear feet of dock space on the Port’s East Pier and 15,000 square feet of warehouse space to outfit the dual fuel liquefied natural gas (LNG) powered vessels it is building for Harvey Gulf International Marine.
John Dane III, president of Gulf Coast Shipyard Group said, “We are pleased to work with the Port of Gulfport and grow our business in Mississippi. We’ve worked together in the past on a smaller scale and look forward to this expanded relationship.”
The Port of Gulfport is undergoing a $570 million restoration and is roughly 18 months from completion. Jonathan Daniels, executive director and CEO of the Mississippi State Port Authority (MSPA) said, “We’re excited about doing business with Gulf Coast Shipyard Group and welcome the new business opportunities and jobs they will bring to the Port of Gulfport. It is important to note that the vessels, powered by LNG fuel, will have reduced emissions and fit in well with the Port’s newly approved Green Marine initiative.”
The Port has undertaken an aggressive effort to recruit new tenants since Daniels took the helm at the MSPA in June of 2013. Daniels said he expected the deal with Gulf Coast Shipyard Group to be the first successful conclusion of several lease discussions the Port currently has underway.
Dane continued, “We envision having 20-70 workers on the Port while completing each vessel. These will be trade jobs—painters, electricians, carpenters, mechanics—some of whom will be Gulf Coast Shipyard Group employees and some of whom will be employed by our subcontractors and suppliers.” Gulf Coast Shipyard expects the first vessel to be at the Port of Gulfport in mid-March.
For more information, visit Gulf Coast Shipyard.
Yachting Pages has put several of the leading safety cases (and other associated products) to the test. The objective: to ascertain how each product performs and determine which one is best equipped to safely contain a lithium battery-induced fire.
In the realm of maritime luxury, the quest to offer yacht charter guests the perfect night's sleep has become an art form, one which luxury bed and linen supplier, CC Design, has fully committed to.
A jacket completes any crew member's uniform so it's an important garment to get right. In this Tried & Tested, Sea Design pits eight popular jackets against one another to determine which one is best for superyacht crew in 2023.
Port Tarraco, a hub for maritime activities and trade, has taken a significant leap towards environmental sustainability...
In a groundbreaking move toward sustainability, Torqeedo GmbH, a global leader in electric and hybrid marine propulsion,...
Search our industry-leading directory for over 20,000 superyacht suppliers, providers and marinas.
Search now