Press Release
Seattle, Wash., May 13, 2021
Vigor Wins U.S. Navy Availability Contract for USS Gabrielle Giffords, USS Omaha
Contract valued at up to $110 million
The U.S. Navy has awarded Vigor, a Titan Company, a docking selected restricted availability (DSRA) contract for both USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10) and USS Omaha (LCS 12). Both are Independence-class littoral combat ships and will go to Harbor Island in Seattle, Wash. for the DSRA.
The award reflects the ongoing strong partnership between the Navy and Vigor, which is currently performing work on USS Chosin (CG 65) and USS Cape St. George (CG 71) in Seattle, as well as USS McCampbell (DDG 85) in Portland, Ore. Additionally, Vigor recently began work on USS William P. Lawrence (DDG 110) at Pearl Harbor.
“Vigor is honored to serve the U.S. Navy across the Pacific Northwest and Hawaii,” said Adam Beck, Vigor Executive Vice President of Ship Repair. “Our continued partnership is a testament to the capabilities of our skilled workers, who take great pride in supporting the Navy. Our team works relentlessly to achieve quality work and ensure the Navy as able to return its ships to service on time.”
Both vessels will undergo similar work during the DSRA, as well as additional structural repairs throughout. Flight deck support stanchions will be replaced and the underwater hull will be painted. Jet drives will be overhauled; the main propulsion engines will receive a checkup and overhaul; and several ancillary systems will be repaired. Regular Planned Maintenance (PMAV) will also be conducted during the availability.
Vigor will begin work on Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10) in June, and USS Omaha (LCS 12) in September. Approximately 165 employees are expected to work on the ships during their stays. The overall contract for both vessels is valued at up to $110 million.
USS Gabrielle Giffords by U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Josiah J. Kunkle
About Vigor Marine Group
Vigor Marine Group is a values-driven, established, differentiated, integrated partner with a national footprint in marine maintenance and modernization, marine fabrication, and marine services. With operations in six locations, the family of companies employs 2,500 people in the Pacific Northwest, Virginia, California and Alaska. Our spirit of innovation and legacy of performance make Vigor Marine Group a preferred, full-service prime contractor in the defense and maritime sectors, offering advanced services and complete solutions for the U.S. Navy, U.S. Army, Military Sealift Command, state ferry systems, the cruise industry, the commercial fishing industry, and more. With deep respect for people and the planet, Vigor Marine Group strives to be a positive, regenerative force for good – environmentally, in the lives of its employees and in the community. For more information, visit vigormarine.comOpens in a new tab.
ABOUT TITAN
A family of bicoastal leaders in ship repair, ship modernization, marine and complex fabrication services, Titan Acquisition Holdings was formed by global investment firm The Carlyle Group and private equity firm Stellex Capital Management following their 2019 acquisition of MHI Holdings and Vigor. Titan is the parent company of Vigor, operating in the Pacific Northwest, Hawaii and Alaska; MHI, based in Norfolk, Virginia; and Continental Maritime of San Diego (CMSD) in California. Notable Titan family customers include Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, U.S. Navy, Military Sealift Command, Maritime Administration, U.S. Army, local and state ferry systems, and commercial ship owners.
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