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10 Jul 2009

MARAD Awards $17.1m in Shipyard Grants

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration announced $17.1m in grants to 14 small shipyards in 10 states. The grants are part of the Assistance to Small Shipyards program. “Small shipyards are vitally important for the health of the maritime industry, and for the nation’s economy,” said Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood. The purpose of the grants is to make capital and infrastructure improvements that facilitate the efficiency, competitive operations, and quality in ship construction and repair. Small shipyards fall into two categories: those with fewer than 600 employees, and those with between 600 and 1200 employees. All but two of the recipients announced have fewer than 600 employees. •    William E. •    Bay Shipbuilding Co.

09 Jul 2009

Awarded: $17.1m in U.S. Shipyard Grants

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration today announced $17.1 million in grants to 14 small shipyards in 10 states. The grants are part of the Assistance to Small Shipyards program. “Small shipyards are vitally important for the health of the maritime industry, and for the nation’s economy,” said Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood. The purpose of the grants is to make capital and infrastructure improvements that facilitate the efficiency, competitive operations, and quality in ship construction and repair. Small shipyards fall into two categories: those with fewer than 600 employees, and those with between 600 and 1200 employees. All but two of today’s recipients have fewer than 600 employees. -William E. -Bay Shipbuilding Co.

12 Oct 2001

Munson Delivers Landing Craft to USCG

William E. Munson Co. of Mount Vernon, Wash., which specializes in high performance for welded aluminum landing craft from 18 to 40 ft., built five new 34 x 12 ft. Packman tenders for the USCGC Healy, Polar Sea, and Polar Star. Four of the five vessels delivered were Landing Craft Vehicle Personnel (LCVP) replacements. Each LCVP was outfitted with a 6 sq. ft. enclosed cabin, diesel cabin heater, four-way picking eyes, and flip-out dive ladder. The remaining 34 ft. Packman delivered was designed as an Artic Survey Boat (ASB). The ASB was outfitted with a 10 x 12 ft. enclosed cabin. Power is provided by twin 230 hp Volvo KAD43-DP diesel inboard-outboards.

31 Aug 1999

Landing Craft Delivered by Munson

A 28 x 10 ft. Packman high performance landing craft was delivered to Palm Beach County, Fla. The vessel is outfitted with a 7.5 ft. bow door, dual 2,500 lb. 12V bow door winches, three in. D guard rubber on gunnel, push knees, benching wear plate, 100 gal. below-deck fuel system, elevated control station, flood and spotlights, horn, depth sounder, VHF radio with loud hailer, DuPont marine paint system, and twin 90 hp outboard motors. Constructed of all welded aluminum plate by the William E. Munson Co., the vessel weighs 8,000 lbs., has a 20 ft. long open cargo deck and maximum load capacity of 8,000 lbs. The top speed is 28 mph. The vessel will be used as a work, support and crew boat for the Palm Beach County Parks Department.

12 Nov 1999

Munson Delivers Landing Craft

The William E. Munson Co. delivered a 32 x 12 ft. Packman High Performance Landing Craft to Peter B. Wright of Juneau, Alaska. Designed as a commercial transporter and private sports boat, the vessel is designed to transport a small track-hoe excavator and construction equipment. Twin 250 hp Yamaha outboards provide a 40 knot top speed and 26 knot cruise, burning 18 gph. Additional outfitting includes a full walk-around live-aboard house, two captain's seats, 12V window defrosters and wipers, seven in. spotlight, radar, GPS, VHF, peripheral rain roof overhang, aft house roof ladder, 12V bow door winch, 12V crab pot puller, side access door and beaching wear plate. Length: 33.5 ft. Beam: 11.8 ft. Hull Draft: 19 in. Bow Door Width: 72 in. Wheelhouse: 90 x 96 in. Fuel Capacity: 250 gal.