Bollinger Completes 50-Boat Contract
Bollinger Shipyards has become an indelible mark on the U.S. Coast Guard, and vice versa. What began in 1996 as a contract from the U.S. Coast Guard to build one 87-ft. Marine Protector Class Coastal Patrol Boat (CPB) with options, has led to the delivery of 50 of the CPB's. Bollinger delivered the USCG Petrel, the last of the 50 Coast Guard boats on Sept. For a U.S. boatbuilder, there are few better things than having a close relationship with the USCG in these times of heightened security alert, and expanding boat budgets. Because of increased homeland security and other mission requirements, the Coast Guard has received authorization for Bollinger to build up to 13 additional CPB's.
Bollinger Completes 50 Boat CG Contract
What began in 1996 as a contract from the U. S. Coast Guard to Bollinger Shipyards, Inc., to build one 87-ft. Marine Protector Class Coastal Patrol Boat (CPB) with options, has led to the delivery of 50 of the CPB’s. Bollinger delivered the USCG PETREL, the last of the 50 Coast Guard boats on September 4. All were named after marine protected species. Because of increased homeland security and other mission requirements, the Coast Guard has received authorization for Bollinger to build up to 13 additional CPB’s. Funding has been secured for four and construction will begin on the 51st USCG boat in the 4th quarter of 2002, with delivery planned for the vessel in Sept 2003. The others will follow at one month intervals.
