Machine Support

Bollinger Shipyards is a provider of marine repair and conversion services and of new construction services to the energy, commercial and government marine markets in the Gulf of Mexico region. Established in 1946, the company specializes in the repair, conversion and new construction of a variety of small- to medium-sized offshore and inland vessels. The company operates nearly 15 shipyards, all of which are ISO 9001 certified and strategically located throughout south Louisiana and Texas with access to the Gulf of Mexico and Mississippi River. With more than 40 dry docks ranging in capacity from 100 tons to 22,000 tons, Bollinger provides a variety of dry-docks and services for both shallow and deepwater vessels and rigs. Bollinger Shipyards is headquartered at its Lockport, La., facilities.

Located in Amelia, La., A & B Industries of Morgan City has two well-equipped facilities specializing in new marine construction, restoration and repair, marine fabrication and dry-docking facilities. Its more than 200 feet dry-docking space accommodates both large and small vessels. Its dockside repair facility and corporate headquarters handle small and large topside repairs, outfittings and conversions. Its skilled craftsmen handle various project areas, including electrical, carpentry, plumbing and mechanical. It supplies components to the marine and oil industry, as well as other industries, such as hazardous waste disposal, commercial diving and waterway flood control system industries. Its clients include Double Eagle Marine, Commercial Divers, TLC Marine, Tidewater Marine, Ensco Marine, Sea Bulk and Cal-Dive International.

Bollinger Larose offers repair of both steel and aluminum vessels and works located in Larose, La. It operates five floating dry docks which can handle vessels up to 3,000 tons with 90 feet between the wing walls. It also specializes in propeller and vibration analysis service for new construction and repair, engineering and naval architects, logistics support by Chand and hydraulic services. It also provides a wide variety of dry-docks and services for both shallow and deepwater vessels and rigs.