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Birdon Secures $14.75M Order and Announces New Subcontracts for WCC Production
Aggressive design-build schedule on track to start production of first vessels early next year. Birdon America, has announced it has received an order worth approximately
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Birdon supports Coast Guard Foundation’s Tribute to the Eighth Coast Guard District
Birdon US was a very proud sponsor of the Coast Guard Foundation‘s Tribute to the Eighth Coast Guard District. As a Shield of Freedom Sponsor,
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Birdon Strengthens Portfolio With Acquisition of Metal Shark Boats Shipyard
On 31 January 2023, Birdon America Inc. acquired Metal Shark Boats’ 32-acre shipyard in Bayou La Batre, Alabama. This acquisition brings a fully developed shipyard
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Birdon Signs Contract with Brazilian Army Commission to Deliver Bridge Erection Boats
On December 22nd, 2023, Birdon signed a Contract with the Brazilian Army Commission in Washington for the supply of two Bridge Erection Boats (BEBs) and
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Birdon Delivers 14th Motor Lifeboat (MLB) to Station Tillamook Bay
In late November, Birdon delivered the 14th Motor Lifeboat (MLB) for the U.S. Coast Guard’s Motor Lifeboat (MLB) Service Life Extension Program (SLEP). After work
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Rear Admiral Charles E. Fosse Visits Birdon’s Bellingham Facility
On October 11th, Rear Admiral (RADM) Charles E. Fosse visited Birdon’s Bellingham, WA facility for a tour of the manufacturing area and a briefing by
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Birdon Exits WCC Preliminary Design Review
On September 19th Birdon completed the Waterways Commerce Cutter (WCC) Program Preliminary Design Review (PDR). This milestone, achieved just two months after the first Program
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Birdon’s BEBs Help U.S. Army Complete Pivotal Training Exercise
Birdon’s Bridge Erection Boat (BEB) played a pivotal role in allowing maneuver elements from the 3rd Infantry Division and the 18th Airborne Corps to complete
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Birdon Delivers Twelfth Motor Lifeboat to Station Umpqua River
On September 22nd, Birdon completed work on the 12th Motor Lifeboat (MLB) and delivered it to the U.S. Coast Guard. This is the third and
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Spencer Johnson joins Birdon as Ship Design Director
Spencer Johnson has joined Birdon as the Ship Design Director building on his extensive career in shipbuilding, Naval Architecture and Engineering. Spencer will lead Birdon’s
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Birdon Welcomes New Additions to its U.S. Board
Birdon has further strengthened its U.S. Board of Outside Directors through the recent election of two members with extensive backgrounds with U.S. Navy and the
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Birdon Announces Master Boat Builders Will Build WCC Superstructure
Today, Birdon America, Inc. announced that Master Boat Builders, Inc. of Coden, Alabama, will build the superstructure for the Waterways Commerce Cutter (WCC) Program, a