Pearlson Shiplift Corporation & BAE Systems Ship Repair announce 25,000T Shiplift Facility

Miami, Florida: Pearlson Shiplift Corporation and BAE Systems Ship Repair have announced the construction of a $200-million dollar shiplift facility, located in Jacksonville, Florida USA.

The new shiplift system will be approximately 500 ft. long and 110 ft. wide, and will be capable of handling vessels of nearly 25,000 tons, including the U.S. Navy’s Ticonderoga-Class Guided Missile Cruiser, the Arleigh Burke-Class Guided Missile Destroyer, both the Freedom and Independence-Class Littoral Combat Ships and the recently named Constellation-Class Frigates.

BAE Systems Jacksonville Ship Repair’s (BAEJSR) planned shiplift complex will expand industrial base capacity, which is not possible with existing dry-docking facilities today. Such expansion will help retain the essential capability for national defense, as well as for the U.S. and international maritime industry.

BAEJSR is expanding its shipyard through the design, construction, and commissioning of a new Pearlson Shiplift complex. The Pearlson Shiplift System allows for hauling ships out of the water. The ships then will be transported via Self Propelled Modular Transporters (SPMTs) to a new land level facility. The new JSR shiplift complex will increase dry docking capacity from two large-hulled ships today to as many as six (6) vessels simultaneously. At project completion, BAEJSR will have the most capable facility in the southeast United States, with the ability to service and maintain:

• Cruise ships
• Offshore support/supply/crew boats
• Private super yachts
• Research & government vessels
• Tugs and barges
• U.S. Coast Guard vessels
• U.S. Navy vessels

BAE Systems’ shiplift complex is envisioned to deliver lower docking costs, greater schedule flexibility, increased maintenance efficiency, and nearly continuous dry docking availability. In addition, there are other benefits of the complex:

• 75% fewer maintenance and dredging days (and associated costs) per year.
• Lower environmental impact by containing construction waste and reducing water contamination.
• Production personnel can work on multiple vessels concurrently.
• Fewer out-of-service days for dry docking capability.

On-site construction activities are scheduled to begin in early 2023, with final testing / commissioning of the system expected in early 2025.

About Pearlson Shiplift Corporation:

Pearlson Shiplift Corporation is the world-leader in both the Design & Build of New Shiplift and Transfer Systems, as well as in the After Market Support and Service of existing installations, including more then 280+ facilities in 65+ countries around the World. Their capacity ranges from 500 to 30,000 tons. www.shiplift.com

Contact: Adriana Perez, Sales Support Coordinator | Pearlson Shiplift Corporation

marketing@shiplift.com | (305) 720-2536

About BAE Systems Ship Repair:

BAE Systems Jacksonville Ship Repair is strategically located in Northeast Florida, just two nautical miles from the Atlantic Ocean and with deep water access. With a 101- acre state-of-the-art facility on the St. Johns River, our shipyard includes nearly 1,000 meters of full service piers, more than 12,500 square meters of covered workshops, high capacity canes and modern production equipment.

Our on-site technicians and engineers, established professional relationships with all classification societies and regulatory bodies, and a variety of drydock options makes our shipyard one of the leading professional ship repair facilities on the United States East Coast.

Our goal is to provide ship repair services on schedule, within budget and without difficulty. From start to finish, we are the shipyard of choice.

Contact: Mr. Karl Johnson, Director – Communication I BAE Systems Ship Repair

Karl.d.johnson@baesystems.com I (757) 494-2977