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Tuesday, October 15, 2019
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Carlyle Completes Vigor, MHI Holdings Acquisition

Global investment firm The Carlyle Group (NASDAQ: CG) and private equity firm Stellex Capital Management today announced they have closed on their acquisition

October 15, 2019
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Tuesday, September 10, 2019
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Washington State Ferries’ Hybrid-Electric Newbuild Program Launched at Vigor

Washington States Ferries has officially launched its new hybrid-ferry newbuild program at Vigor’s Seattle shipyard.  Washington’s legislature

September 10, 2019
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Thursday, July 25, 2019
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Shipping News

Portland-Based Vigor Industrial Acquired by Private Equity

Portland, Oregon-based Vigor Industrials is being acquired by global investment firm The Carlyle Group and private equity firm Stellex Capital Management. As

July 25, 2019
Total Views: 1142

Tuesday, July 25, 2017
Purpose-Built Liquefied Ammonia Barge Joins Jones Act Fleet
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Purpose-Built Liquefied Ammonia Barge Joins Jones Act Fleet

West Coast shipbuilder Vigor Industrial has delivered the articulated tug barge Harvest, the first purpose-built liquefied ammonia transport barge built in the

July 25, 2017
Total Views: 902

Delivery of the Harvest represents significant milestone for the U.S. fleet.
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Delivery of the Harvest represents significant milestone for the U.S. fleet.

(Houston) ABS, a leading provider of classification and technical services to the marine and offshore industries, is pleased to confirm that the ABS-classed

July 25, 2017
Total Views: 232

Monday, December 28, 2015
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Shipping News

Washington State Ferries Orders Fourth Olympic Ferry

Washington State Ferries is ending the year with an order for its fourth new Olympic Class ferry at Vigor Industrial. WSF signed a Notice to Proceed last

December 28, 2015
Total Views: 128

Tuesday, March 3, 2015
Vigor Merges With Aluminum Workboat Builder Kvichak Marine
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Vigor Merges With Aluminum Workboat Builder Kvichak Marine

Kvichak Marine Industries and Vigor Industrial have announced that the two companies are merging to draw larger projects and more jobs to the U.S. Pacific

March 3, 2015
Total Views: 68

Tuesday, January 13, 2015
New Alaska State Ferries to Feature Rolls-Royce Propulsion Systems
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New Alaska State Ferries to Feature Rolls-Royce Propulsion Systems

Rolls-Royce says it has been selected by the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities and Vigor Alaska to provide the propulsion systems for

January 13, 2015
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Monday, November 10, 2014
Vigor, Jensen to Unveil New Factory Trawler
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Vigor, Jensen to Unveil New Factory Trawler

Jensen Maritime and Vigor are getting ready to unveil the design for a new 352-foot catcher processor/factory trawler. The design is the product of

November 10, 2014
Total Views: 43

Monday, September 22, 2014
New Alaska State Ferries to Be Built in Alaska
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New Alaska State Ferries to Be Built in Alaska

The State of Alaska and Vigor Industrial have reached a final agreement to construct two Alaska Class Ferries at Vigor Alaska in Ketchikan, Alaska, Governor

September 22, 2014
Total Views: 27

Monday, August 25, 2014
Nation’s Largest Floating Drydock Arrives In Portland – Photos
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Nation’s Largest Floating Drydock Arrives In Portland – Photos

The soon-to-be largest floating drydock in the United States made its way up the Willamette River and into Portland on Monday aboard the Blue

August 25, 2014
Total Views: 1318

Thursday, July 3, 2014
Vigor Fab to Build Powerful New Fireboat for San Francisco
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Vigor Fab to Build Powerful New Fireboat for San Francisco

The San Francisco Fire Department has finalized an order for a powerful newbuild fireboat that in 2015 will serve to protect the City by The Bay.

July 3, 2014
Total Views: 38

Thursday, June 5, 2014
Vigor Delivers First Olympic-Class Ferry to Washington State
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Vigor Delivers First Olympic-Class Ferry to Washington State

Vigor Fab has delivered the first of three planned Olympic-class, 144-car ferries to Washington State

June 5, 2014
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Thursday, May 22, 2014
Vigor Industrial and Oregon Iron Works Announce Merger
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Vigor Industrial and Oregon Iron Works Announce Merger

Oregon Iron Works (OIW) and Vigor Industrial (Vigor) have announced that the companies are merging in order to compete for larger and more complex projects and

May 22, 2014
Total Views: 31

Friday, March 21, 2014
Washington States’ First Olympic-Class Ferry Christened at Vigor
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Washington States’ First Olympic-Class Ferry Christened at Vigor

Washington State Ferries' first 144-car Olympic Class vessel, the M/V Tokitae, was christened Thursday during a ceremony at Vigor's Seattle shipyard where the

March 21, 2014
Total Views: 36

Monday, March 3, 2014
Harley Marine Returns to Vigor for New Tank Barges
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Harley Marine Returns to Vigor for New Tank Barges

Vigor Fab has announced that it has been awarded a contract to build two 83,000 bbl. tank barges for Harley Marine Services. The 422’x 76’ x 27’ tank

March 3, 2014
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Friday, January 31, 2014
Vigor In Talks to Buy Seward, Alaska Shipyard
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Vigor In Talks to Buy Seward, Alaska Shipyard

The owner of Seward Ship’s Drydock has signed a letter of intent to sell the assets of the Seward, Alaska, shipyard company to Vigor

January 31, 2014
Total Views: 39

Friday, January 24, 2014
Vigor to Build Three Tugs for Tidewater Barge Lines
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Vigor to Build Three Tugs for Tidewater Barge Lines

Vigor Fab, the fabrication and newbuild arm of Vigor Industrial, has been awarded a contract by Tidewater Barge Lines of Vancouver, Washington, to construct

January 24, 2014
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Thursday, September 26, 2013
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Alaska Ship & Drydock Unveils the Arctic Prowler, a New 136-Foot Freezer Longliner

On October 5, Vigor Industrial will christen the Arctic Prowler, the first large commercial fishing vessel ever built in Alaska. Built for the Alaska Longline

September 26, 2013
Total Views: 78

Tuesday, August 6, 2013
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Washington State Ferries’ 144-Car Ferry Floated from Drydock [TIMELAPSE]

On July 19th, workers at Vigor Industrial’s drydock in Seattle successfully floated the Washington State Ferries’ newest vessel, the 144-car M/V

August 6, 2013
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