VT Halter dry dock arrives

PASCAGOULA, Miss. -- A floating dry dock arrived at VT Halter Marine's Pascagoula shipyard from the Philippines as part of the company's multimillion-dollar south yard expansion. The 546-foot dry dock will help the company offer ship repair of semi-submersible drilling rigs and Panamax-size ships. The new repair facility will create about 400 new jobs while diversifying the company's offerings and increasing its customer base. The company currently employs about 2,200 workers at its Moss Point, Pascagoula and Escatawpa yards. (Source: Mississippi Press, 05/16/13)