St. Johns Ship Building books a three-barge construction contract
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Palatka, Fla.-based St. Johns Ship Building reports that it has been awarded a new contract by Johnson Bros. Corporation covering the construction of three 140 x 40 x 8 foot steel material deck barges with spud wells.<\/p>\n
Founded in 1929, Johnson Bros. Corporation is a leader in the infrastructure industry, working with both \u201cWe\u2019re honored to partner with Johnson Bros. on this significant project,\u201d said Joseph Rella<\/a>, president of St. Johns Ship Building. \u201cJohnson Bros. has long been recognized as a leader in marine and heavy civil construction, and this newbuild program reflects the confidence that they\u2014and the market\u2014continue to place in our team\u2019s capabilities, craftsmanship, and commitment.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cWe are excited to collaborate with St. Johns Ship Building on these barges, which will enhance our operational capabilities and help us deliver to our clients nationwide,\u201d said John Meagher, vice president of Johnson Bros.<\/p>\n All fabrication and assembly work will be performed at St. Johns Ship Building\u2019s Palatka facility. The company says that the project further accelerates the shipyard\u2019s growth, following multiple recent vessel deliveries and new contract awards from both commercial and government customers.<\/p>\n It adds that the contract also supports St. Johns Ship Building\u2019s broader initiative to help revitalize America\u2019s shipbuilding industrial base by investing in the infrastructure, training, and workforce development of small and mid-sized shipyards.<\/p>\n The post St. Johns Ship Building books a three-barge construction contract<\/a> appeared first on Marine Log<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
private and public clients. In 2012, Johnson Bros. joined Southland Holding<\/a>s, which is one of the largest infrastructure construction companies in North America.<\/p>\n