Bollinger answering CG RfP

LOCKPORT, La. – The Louisiana-based Bollinger Shipyards has selected its Tampa (Fla.) Shipyard for design and construction of up to three heavy polar icebreakers, and three additional medium sized breakers under consideration through the Coast Guard's Request for Proposal (RfP). Bollinger’s President/CEO Ben Bordelon anticipates production to start as early as 2020. Should Bollinger be awarded the CG contract, it would continue production through 2035. Bollinger is now producing the CG’s Fast Response Cutter fleet at its facility in Lockport, where more than 1,000 full-time equivalents have been engaged since 2008. Under the current program, 29 vessels have been delivered to the CG. Bollinger anticipates the FRC program to benefit the local community beyond 2023 with award and production of up to 58 vessels. (Source: Bollinger 07/09/18)