To foster efficiency competitive operations and quality ship construction repair and reconfiguration in small shipyards across the united states in addition to fostering employee skills and enhanced…

On August 19, 2025, the Maritime Administration awarded Lake Union Drydock Company a $298,131.64 Project Grant under the Assistance to Small Shipyards program (CFDA 20.814). This grant funds the purchase and installation of capital equipment designed to enhance operational efficiency within the shipyard's Seattle, Washington facility. The deliverables include a Broderson 9-ton flat top mobile crane with 30-foot boom, a 4-pack of weld machines, a plate cutter, and drydock light-emitting diode (LED) lighting systems. No subrecipient activities are associated with this award.

The equipment procured through this grant directly supports the shipyard's core mission of conducting ship construction, repair, and reconfiguration services. By modernizing its lifting, welding, and work environment capabilities, Lake Union Drydock will increase facility efficiency and workforce productivity across shipbuilding and ship repair operations. The grant period extends through August 18, 2027, providing the shipyard with a two-year implementation window to integrate these tools into its drydock operations and maximize their operational benefit.

To foster efficiency competitive operations and quality ship construction repair and reconfiguration in small shipyards across the united states in addition to fostering employee skills and enhanced productivity related to shipbuilding ship repair and associated industries this grant is for the purchase and installation of a broderson 9-ton flat top mobile crane with 30 foot boom 4-pack of weld machines plate cutter drydock led lighting deliverables are a broderson 9-ton flat top mobile crane with 30 foot boom 4-pack of weld machines plate cutter drydock led lighting which will increase efficiency in within the shipyard intended beneficiary is lake union drydock company there are no subrecipient activities