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Birdon Set to Deliver First Tranche of Bridge Erection Boats (BEBs) to the Netherlands Army
Birdon America, Inc. announced today that its contract to provide Bridge Erection Boats (BEBs) to the Netherlands Army is progressing on schedule, with six Birdon
Birdon Announces United States Coast Guard Extension of Motor Lifeboat (MLB) Contract
Order Years 6-10 will allow additional 60 MLBs to receive significant overhaul Today, Birdon America, Inc., announced that on July 25, 2024, the United States
Birdon Secures $14.75M Order and Announces New Subcontracts for WCC Production
Aggressive design-build schedule on track to start production of first vessels early next year. Birdon America, has announced it has received an order worth approximately
Birdon supports Coast Guard Foundation’s Tribute to the Eighth Coast Guard District
Birdon US was a very proud sponsor of the Coast Guard Foundation‘s Tribute to the Eighth Coast Guard District. As a Shield of Freedom Sponsor,
Birdon Strengthens Portfolio With Acquisition of Metal Shark Boats Shipyard
On 31 January 2023, Birdon America Inc. acquired Metal Shark Boats’ 32-acre shipyard in Bayou La Batre, Alabama. This acquisition brings a fully developed shipyard
Birdon Signs Contract with Brazilian Army Commission to Deliver Bridge Erection Boats
On December 22nd, 2023, Birdon signed a Contract with the Brazilian Army Commission in Washington for the supply of two Bridge Erection Boats (BEBs) and
Birdon Delivers 14th Motor Lifeboat (MLB) to Station Tillamook Bay
In late November, Birdon delivered the 14th Motor Lifeboat (MLB) for the U.S. Coast Guard’s Motor Lifeboat (MLB) Service Life Extension Program (SLEP). After work
Rear Admiral Charles E. Fosse Visits Birdon’s Bellingham Facility
On October 11th, Rear Admiral (RADM) Charles E. Fosse visited Birdon’s Bellingham, WA facility for a tour of the manufacturing area and a briefing by
Birdon Exits WCC Preliminary Design Review
On September 19th Birdon completed the Waterways Commerce Cutter (WCC) Program Preliminary Design Review (PDR). This milestone, achieved just two months after the first Program
Birdon’s BEBs Help U.S. Army Complete Pivotal Training Exercise
Birdon’s Bridge Erection Boat (BEB) played a pivotal role in allowing maneuver elements from the 3rd Infantry Division and the 18th Airborne Corps to complete
Birdon Delivers Twelfth Motor Lifeboat to Station Umpqua River
On September 22nd, Birdon completed work on the 12th Motor Lifeboat (MLB) and delivered it to the U.S. Coast Guard. This is the third and
Spencer Johnson joins Birdon as Ship Design Director
Spencer Johnson has joined Birdon as the Ship Design Director building on his extensive career in shipbuilding, Naval Architecture and Engineering. Spencer will lead Birdon’s
