Project Grant MASG1001

The Maritime Administration awarded Safe Boats International LLC $716,983 under the Assistance to Small Shipyards federal grant program (CFDA 20.814) to support the delivery of capital improvements at its facility in Bremerton, Washington. Specifically, the funding will enable the acquisition of an 80-ton self-propelled vessel transporter, new aluminum welding equipment, and mobile lifting equipment including an extended reach forklift, scissor lift, and large forklift. These capital assets will...

The Department of Transportation Maritime Administration awarded a $684,127 Project Grant to Lake Union Drydock Co. under the Assistance to Small Shipyards federal grant program (CFDA 20.814). The grant will support upgrades to the shipyard's drydock basin passageway including new sandblasting equipment (air compressor, air dryer and forklift). The Assistance to Small Shipyards program aims to facilitate efficiency, cost effectiveness and quality in domestic ship construction through capital...

The Department of Transportation Maritime Administration awarded Tecnico Corporation $573,940 under the Assistance to Small Shipyards federal grant program (CFDA 20.814) to procure a Link-Belt 75-ton truck crane and Nelson tandem axle crane boom carrier for Chickasaw. The award, made on April 26, 2021 for a period ending April 25, 2023, will facilitate the delivery of capital improvements and related infrastructure upgrades at Tecnico's shipyard in Mobile, AL to boost efficiency,...

Bay Ship & Yacht Co. received a $388,777 Project Grant from the Maritime Administration's Assistance to Small Shipyards program (CFDA 20.814) awarded on August 19, 2025, with a performance period extending through August 18, 2027. The grant funds the purchase and installation of CNC (Computer Numerical Control) plasma arc and gas cutting equipment at the company's Alameda, California shipyard facility. This capital equipment acquisition is designed to enhance operational efficiency,...

The Department of Transportation Maritime Administration awarded a $900,000 Project Grant to Fairlead Boatworks, Inc. of Newport News, Virginia under the Assistance to Small Shipyards federal grant program (CFDA 20.814). The grant will support the purchase of a 160-ton rough terrain crane to facilitate capital improvements at the shipyard. The Assistance to Small Shipyards program aims to fund infrastructure upgrades that improve efficiency, cost-effectiveness and quality in domestic ship...

The Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration awarded a $527,173 Project Grant under the Assistance to Small Shipyards program (CFDA 20.814) to Main Industries, Inc., a marine and industrial contractor based in Charleston, SC. The two-year grant will fund the purchase of equipment to reduce air emissions and improve efficiency at Main Industries' small shipyard facility. Specific equipment to be acquired includes TWO (2) high-pressure waterblasting pumps, an advanced air...

The Department of Transportation Maritime Administration awarded a $958,695 Project Grant to Lyon Shipyard Inc. under the Assistance to Small Shipyards federal grant program (CFDA 20.814). The grant funding will support distributive system upgrades and the acquisition of a 15-ton bridge crane at the company's shipyard located in Norfolk, VA. The Assistance to Small Shipyards program aims to award grants for capital improvements and infrastructure upgrades at qualified shipyards that increase...

The Department of Transportation Maritime Administration awarded a $949,899 Project Grant to Gladding Hearn Shipbuilding Corp. of Somerset, MA under the Assistance to Small Shipyards federal grant program (CFDA 20.814). The funding will support the delivery of hanging shop doors, a 35-ton self-propelled boat transporter, and a one-ton overhead crane. These capital improvements and infrastructure additions will facilitate increased efficiency, cost-effectiveness and quality in domestic ship...

The Department of Transportation Maritime Administration awarded a $982,954 project grant to Heartland Fabrication LLC under the Assistance to Small Shipyards federal grant program (CFDA 20.814). The grant will support the purchase and installation of a robotic welding system and associated training at Heartland Fabrication's facility in Brownsville, PA. The system and training are intended to facilitate more efficient and higher quality domestic ship construction for commercial and federal...

The Department of Transportation Maritime Administration awarded a $221,175 Project Grant to ST Johns Boat Company of Jacksonville, Florida under the Assistance to Small Shipyards federal grant program (CFDA 20.814). The award will support the purchase and installation of a hybrid blast and paint building manlift at the awardee's shipyard. The Assistance to Small Shipyards program aims to improve efficiency, cost effectiveness and quality of domestic ship construction through capital...