USA: Donjon Shipbuilding & Repair Hired to Build Two Hopper Barges

Donjon Shipbuilding & Repair, located in Erie, Pennsylvania, was recently awarded a contract by Sterling Equipment of Quincy, Massachusetts to construct two hopper barges, with an option for a third.

The principal dimensions of these barges are 225’ long x 42’ wide x 12’ deep. Delivery of the barges is to be made by the middle to end of August 2013. Donjon Shipbuilding & Repair’s facility, equipped with 1,250 ft. by 120 ft. by 22 ft. dry dock, is one of the largest shipyards of its kind on the Great Lakes. The facility includes 4,000 ft. of pier space and more than 200,000 square ft. of production area, with fully enclosed fabrication and assembly buildings housing fully automated cutting, fabrication, and coating equipment sufficient to build and maintain everything from deck barges to ocean – going ships.

Executive Vice President – Salvage/Marine Operations John A. Witte, Jr. commented: “ Winning this contract is an exciting development for Donjon Shipbuilding & Repair. In the tradition of Donjon Marine we will put our considerable experience to work building these new barges to the highest standards. This newbuild is evidence of how we are inspiring confidence in our customers, growing our shipyard business and bringing more jobs to the Erie area. ”

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Press Release, April 23, 2013