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Lawsuit Brought Over Cutter Contract

Maritime Activity Reports, Inc.

October 16, 2008

Lockport, La.-based Bollinger had a joint venture with Northrop Grumman Ship Systems Inc. to extend the length of 49 Coast Guard cutters from 110 feet to 123 feet. But the first eight boats produced under that contract were taken out of service when the frames cracked on their maiden voyages.

(Source: The Associated Press)

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