STE/Halter Marine expanding

JACKSON, Miss. - Ship maintenance and repair company ST Engineering Halter Marine and Offshore Inc. (STEHMO) is expanding in Pascagoula. The project is a $10M corporate investment that will eventually create 100 jobs by late 2021. The shipbuilding and repair industry is a powerhouse on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, generating billions of dollars and providing skilled jobs for thousands of Mississippians, says Gov. Tate Reeves. STEHMO, along with its sister company VT Halter Marine, is growing to perform new commercial repair work for larger ships and oil platforms that require greater size and lifting capacity. STEHMO is adding dock space and water depth to its Bayou Casotte site. The company also is investing in machinery, equipment and building upgrades. STEHMO plans to fill the new jobs by the end of 2021, increasing employment at the facility to 186. (Source: Mississippi Development Authority 02/18/20) https://mississippi.org/news-room/st-engineering-halter-marine-and-offshore-creating-100-jobs-investing-10-million-at-pascagoula-site/