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Who Are Small Shipyards?

Small Shipyards are the 300+ marine vessel construction and repair yards on the coastal and inland waterways of the U.S. 

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These yards are responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the more than 40,000 military, safety and commercial vessels in the American flag fleet.

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Their employees are comprised of skilled welders, shipfitters, electricians, and a number of other highly-skilled tradesmen. 

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Shipyard Contributions

According to a 2021 report by the US Maritime Administration (MARAD), there are 154 active, private shipyards in the US and another 300 private shipyards conducting repair or other shipbuilding or repair services. This is across 29 states and the US Virgin Islands. In 2019, the shipyard industry directly supports the American economy with:

107,980 jobs
$92,770 per job
$12.2b in total GDP
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