Category: WCC
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USCG awards Birdon America $110M in new WCC orders
USCG awards Birdon America $110M in new WCC orders The U.S. Coast Guard is continuing to move forward with the acquisition of the new waterways commerce cutter (WCC) class that will replace the legacy fleet of inland tenders and has ordered production of the first river buoy tender (WLR) and long lead time material and…
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FMD’s Hunt Valve selected to supply valves for Waterways Commerce Cutters
FMD’s Hunt Valve selected to supply valves for Waterways Commerce Cutters Hunt Valve, part of the Fairbanks Morse Defense portfolio, will supply critical valve and actuator systems for two new Coast Guard vessels. It has secured a contract from Birdon to supply key fluid control components for the U.S. Coast Guard’s Waterways Commerce Cutter (WCC)…
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USCG designates new WWCs as the “Chief Petty Officer Class”
USCG designates new WWCs as the “Chief Petty Officer Class” The U.S. Coast Guard is to designate its new fleet of Waterways Commerce Cutters (WCCs) as the “Chief Petty Officer Class.” Each cutter will be named in honor of a Coast Guard Chief Petty Officer, recognizing the profound impact and legacy of these leaders within…
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Tony Ardito named president of Birdon America
Tony Ardito named president of Birdon America Birdon Group reports that Tony Ardito has become the new president of Birdon America, effective January 27, 2025. Ardito, who has held key leadership positions at BAE Systems and Austal USA, brings over two decades of maritime industry experience to Birdon and has an extensive background in naval…