What Bollinger Shipyards does

Bollinger Shipyards is a third-generation, family-owned U.S. shipbuilder founded in 1946 and headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, with 3,700+ employees distributed across 13 shipyards in Louisiana and Mississippi. The company is the largest privately-owned shipbuilder in the United States. It operates as a vertically integrated platform with in-house naval architecture, engineering (CAD/3D modeling), propeller manufacturing and repair (a 27,500 sq ft facility with 400-ton hydraulic presses and 2,000+ propeller patterns), full machine and armature shops, dry docks up to 10,500 tons, and 629,000 sq ft of covered fabrication space. Its product surface spans high-performance patrol boats (87-179 ft), Sentinel-class Fast Response Cutters, heavy polar icebreakers, Navy T-ATS towing/salvage/rescue ships, oceanographic survey ships, Regional Class Research Vessels, offshore supply vessels, tugs, barges, lift boats, and submarine-support infrastructure (ATLAS floating dry dock, Columbia-class pontoon launcher). The wholly-owned CHAND subsidiary provides integrated logistics support, training, and spare parts across the vessel lifecycle.

The company's revenue model is primarily project-based, one-time-per-vessel shipbuilding contracts, supplemented by repair/conversion services and aftermarket logistics. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; government work is won through competitive procurement and sole-source awards with the U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Navy, and U.S. Army, while commercial work is quoted directly to oil & gas, offshore wind, and maritime operators. Customer concentration is high in U.S. federal defense agencies, with the USCG and USN anchoring the majority of the 186+ vessel deliveries since 1985. The go-to-market motion is enterprise field sales — a Business Development team in Mandeville, LA leads proposal activity, supported by a strong safety/quality brand reputation (21 consecutive years of the SCA Excellence in Safety Award) and recent expansion into new programs (Arctic Security Cutters under the ICE Pact, Marine Corps Landing Ship Medium / McClung class) that materially expand the addressable backlog.

Name

Bollinger Shipyards

Legal name

Bollinger Shipyards LLC

Website

https://bollingershipyards.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Bollinger Shipyards is a third-generation, family-owned U.S. shipbuilder operating 13 facilities across Louisiana and Mississippi. It designs, constructs, and repairs vessels primarily for the U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Navy, and commercial maritime and offshore energy customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Naval and Commercial Shipbuilding

NAICS

Ship Building and Repairing (336611), Ship and Boat Building (3366)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)

akta.pro primary industry

Surface Combatants (Destroyers, Frigates, Corvettes) (IMAJABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Landing Craft & Amphibious Workboats (LCM/LCT-style, Beaching Craft) (IMAJADAK), Search & Rescue (SAR) & Lifeboats (IMAJADAI), Naval & Government Vessel Maintenance & Modernization (TLAKAKAB), Offshore Wind & Renewable Support Vessel Construction (SOV, CTV, WTIV) (IMAJACAG), Barge & Coastal Freighter Shipbuilding (IMAJAAAK)

Keywords

• Naval shipbuilding
• Ship repair services
• Patrol boat construction
• Coast guard vessels
• Offshore supply vessels

Headquarters

HQ city

New Orleans

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Government Shipbuilding Contracts: Bollinger derives the majority of its revenue from U.S. government shipbuilding contracts, primarily with the U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Navy. Since 1985, Bollinger has delivered over 185 vessels to USCG and USN. Key programs include Sentinel-class Fast Response Cutters, Arctic Security Cutters (Polar Security Cutters), T-ATS towing/salvage/rescue ships, T-AGS oceanographic survey ships, Regional Class Research Vessels, and Island Class patrol boats. Contracts are awarded through competitive procurement and sole-source arrangements.
2. Commercial Vessel New Construction: New construction of commercial vessels including offshore supply vessels (OSV), tugboats, barges (OPA 90-compliant tank barges), lift boats, and specialty vessels for oil & gas, maritime, and wind energy customers. Revenue is project-based, one-time per vessel delivered.
3. Ship Repair & Conversion Services: Repair and conversion services at multiple ISO 9001-certified shipyards along the Gulf Coast. Services include dry docking, propeller repair, hydraulic services, armature/motor repair, machine shop services, and full vessel conversion. Revenue is project-based, typically one-time per repair job.
4. Aftermarket & Logistics Services (CHAND): CHAND division provides integrated logistics support including training, supply support, warehousing, and spare parts for vessels delivered by Bollinger. Over 30,000 vendors managed for outfitting supplies and spare parts.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Bollinger Shipyards designs and constructs new commercial and government vessels—including Coast Guard cutters, Navy patrol and salvage ships, offshore supply vessels, tugs, barges, and specialty vessels—and provides repair, conversion, dry-docking, propeller manufacturing, and integrated logistics support through 13 ISO 9001-certified shipyard facilities along the U.S. Gulf Coast. The company is the largest privately-owned shipbuilder in the United States, with a workforce of more than 3,700 employees and a track record of delivering 186+ vessels to the U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Navy since 1985.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Government & Military Vessels New construction of high-performance government and military vessels including Coast Guard Sentinel-class Fast Response Cutters, Island-class patrol boats, Marine Protector-class patrol boats, Polar Security / Arctic Security Cutters, Navy Towing Salvage & Rescue Ships (T-ATS/Navajo-class), Oceanographic Survey Ships (T-AGS), Regional Class Research Vessels, and Army Auxiliary Personnel Lighter (APL) vessels. Built to rigorous U.S. Government specifications for federal defense agencies.
• Offshore Supply Vessels New construction of offshore supply vessels (OSVs) for oil & gas operators, maritime companies, and offshore wind developers. Vessels support deepwater energy operations and are built at multiple Gulf Coast shipyards.
• Tugs New construction of ocean and inland rated tugboats, including oceangoing tugs and docking tugs, for commercial maritime operators.
• Barges New construction of OPA 90-compliant tank barges, derrick barges, and deck barges for commercial maritime and oil & gas customers.
• Lift Boats New construction of lift boats for offshore oil & gas and energy industry support operations.
• Specialty Vessels New construction of specialty vessels including dredgers, power barges, dive support vessels, drilling barges, ROV support units, and windfarm feeder vessels tailored to commercial customer requirements.
• New Construction Services Full-service new vessel construction using steel and aluminum fabrication across multiple shipyards. Over 629,000 sq ft of covered fabrication space supports production of patrol boats, cutters, tugs, barges, offshore supply vessels, lift boats, research vessels, and specialized vessels.
• Repair and Conversion Services Ship repair, conversion, and dry-docking services at multiple ISO 9001-certified shipyards along the Gulf Coast. Includes aluminum and steel vessel repair, full conversion services, sandblasting, painting, and 24-hour emergency repair at the Harvey facility.
• Dry Docks Dry docking services across 19 dry docks up to 10,500 tons capacity, including floating dry docks and the Mr Gene dry dock (112,500 ton lifting capacity, 400 ft length) at Bollinger Amelia. Dry docks support repair, maintenance, and conversion work.
• Propeller Manufacturing In-house propeller manufacturing at a 27,500 sq ft facility with hydraulic presses up to 400 tons capacity, computerized pitchometer measurement, and over 2,000 propeller patterns in stock. Produces propellers up to 20 feet in diameter.
• Propeller Repair Propeller straightening and re-pitching services up to 20 feet in diameter without heating, supported by 400-ton hydraulic press capacity and over 2,000 propeller patterns in stock.
• Armature Services Armature and motor repair services for vessels, provided as part of Bollinger's full-service shipyard offerings.
• Hydraulic Services
• Full-Service Machine Shop ABS-approved machine shop services with lathes swinging 32 inches over carriage, 52 feet between centers, and vertical/horizontal boring mills up to 18 ft 2 inches diameter. Provides shaft straightening, machining, and component manufacturing.
• Integrated Logistics & Aftermarket Support (CHAND) CHAND division provides integrated logistics support, training, supply support, warehousing, and spare parts provisioning for vessels delivered by Bollinger. Manages over 30,000 vendors for outfitting supplies and spare parts.

Quantifiable outcome

• 21 consecutive years of safety excellence (SCA Excellence in Safety Award since 2005)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Fincantieri Marinette MarinecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 February 2026Both Bollinger and Fincantieri Marinette Marine were selected to build the Marine Corps' Landing Ship Medium (LSM) vessels (McClung class, ~4,000 tons) based on Damen Naval's LST 100 design. A Vessel Construction Manager model oversees production at both shipyards. The FY2026 NDAA permits the VCM for the first eight LSMs plus future auxiliary vessels. Contract award expected mid-2026, with plans for a 35-ship fleet.
• Seaspan Shipyards (Canada)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 January 2026Trilateral partnership under the ICE Pact (Icebreaker Collaboration Effort). Seaspan supplies its production-ready Multi-Purpose Icebreaker (MPI) design for the U.S. Coast Guard's Arctic Security Cutter program covering six vessels. Construction begins in 2026 with initial deliveries by 2028, with two vessels built at Rauma's Finnish shipyard and four at Bollinger's U.S. facilities.
• Massachusetts Maritime AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 January 2026Bollinger is a partner in the NEXTSEAS shipbuilding workforce development project, a $5.8 million U.S. Department of Labor grant to Massachusetts Maritime Academy. The four-year initiative aims to address the U.S. shipbuilding sector's shortage of over 300,000 skilled workers through international fellowships, train-the-trainer model, and immersive training at Finnish shipyards. Bollinger will validate curricula, host bootcamps, and ultimately hire program graduates.
• Satakunta University of Applied Sciences (Finland)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 January 2026Finnish partner in the NEXTSEAS workforce development project, contributing specialized modules in engineering, robotics, automation, and Arctic maritime management alongside Bollinger Shipyards and Massachusetts Maritime Academy.
• WinNova (Finland)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 January 2026Finnish partner in the NEXTSEAS workforce development project, contributing specialized training modules in engineering, robotics, automation, and Arctic maritime management alongside Bollinger Shipyards and Massachusetts Maritime Academy.
• Rauma Marine Constructions (Finland)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 December 2025Trilateral partnership under the ICE Pact between the U.S., Canada, and Finland. Bollinger leads a team with Finnish shipbuilder Rauma Marine Constructions and Canadian builder Seaspan Shipyards to design and construct six U.S. Coast Guard Arctic Security Cutters. RMC is constructing up to two vessels in Finland while Bollinger builds four domestically. Delivery expected beginning in 2028. This is part of a broader 11-ship Arctic Security Cutter program valued at approximately $6.1 billion.
• Damen Shipyards (Netherlands)coreTechnology or Integration · 8 December 2025The U.S. Navy selected Damen's LST-100 tank landing ship as the basis for its new Landing Ship Medium program (renamed the McClung class), paying $3.3 million for the technical data package. Bollinger will build LSMs at its U.S. facilities using this design. The program was redirected in December 2024 after the cancellation of the Constellation-class frigate program.
• General Dynamics Electric BoatcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 October 2025Bollinger Shipyards built the ATLAS advanced floating dry dock (618 by 140 feet) for General Dynamics Electric Boat at its submarine construction facilities in Groton, Connecticut, to support the U.S. Navy's Columbia-class ballistic missile submarine program. Bollinger also delivered a prior ocean transport barge in 2021 and is currently building a pontoon launcher for the Columbia-class program.
• Aker Arctic Technology Inc.coreTechnology or Integration · 9 October 2025Part of the Bollinger-led international team selected by the White House to design and construct six U.S. Coast Guard Arctic Security Cutters. Aker Arctic provides icebreaking technology expertise as part of the trilateral ICE Pact collaboration.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Kvichak Marine Industries: Builder of aluminum patrol boats, workboats, and response vessels for government and commercial customers. Comparable as a niche aluminum small-craft builder overlapping with Bollinger's patrol boat and specialty vessel work.

Direct peers

• Conrad Shipyard: Louisiana-based shipbuilder of offshore patrol vessels, patrol boats, and harbor tugs. Regional peer in Gulf Coast Navy and commercial vessel construction with comparable vessel classes to Bollinger's patrol boat portfolio.
• Eastern Shipbuilding Group: Florida-based shipbuilder of patrol boats, offshore supply vessels, and specialty vessels for government and commercial customers. Closely comparable in small-to-medium naval patrol craft and commercial OSV construction.
• General Dynamics NASSCO: Shipbuilder of auxiliary and support ships for the U.S. Navy and commercial tankers/barges. Directly comparable to Bollinger's mix of Navy auxiliary (T-ATS, T-AGS) and commercial new construction, and a peer in Gulf Coast ship repair.
• Fincantieri Marinette Marine: U.S. subsidiary of Italy's Fincantieri, building the Constellation-class frigate and now co-selected with Bollinger for the McClung-class LSM. Direct peer in U.S. Navy surface combatant and auxiliary ship construction.
• Austal USA: Builds Independence-class littoral combat ships, Expeditionary Fast Transport, and other Navy vessels in Mobile, Alabama. Direct peer in naval aluminum shipbuilding and competes for adjacent Coast Guard and Navy patrol programs.
• Vigor Industrial: Major U.S. shipbuilder and ship repair operator on the West Coast and Alaska, serving Navy, Coast Guard, and commercial customers. Comparable in federal/defense ship repair and mid-size naval new construction, including submarine support.
• Leevac Shipyards: Louisiana-based builder of tugboats, offshore supply vessels, and specialty vessels for the oil & gas and offshore wind markets. Comparable in commercial Gulf Coast vessel construction, especially OSVs and tugs.

Others

• Damen Shipyards Group: Dutch shipbuilding group whose LST-100 design is the basis for the U.S. Navy McClung-class LSM being built by Bollinger. Comparable as a strategic design partner and global commercial/reference shipyard for the same vessel programs.

Broad incumbents

• Huntington Ingalls Industries: Largest U.S. military shipbuilder (NYSE: HII), building carriers, submarines, destroyers, and amphibious ships. Comparable because it is the dominant U.S. defense shipyard that competes for Coast Guard and Navy contracts and shares customer relationships with Bollinger.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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