(PALATKA, Fla.) —St. Johns Ship Building has been awarded its first U.S. Navy shipbuilding contract to construct a dive support vessel (DSV). This milestone underscores the shipyard’s growing capability and alignment with national efforts to enhance domestic maritime industrial capacity, as championed by the SHIPS for America Act.
The new DSV will serve critical operational roles for the Navy, including support for specialized diving and underwater support, operations and training.
“Securing our first contract with the U.S. Navy is a tremendous achievement and reflects the dedication, talent, and hard work of our entire team,” said Joe Rella, president of St. Johns Ship Building. “This milestone not only highlights our shipyard’s capacity to meet the demanding standards required by the Navy, but also aligns with the broader vision of (company owner) Americraft Marine. We’re proud to support the objectives in the SHIPS for America Act to expand and revitalize the U.S. shipbuilding industry.”
St. Johns Ship Building and Americraft Marine continue to be at the forefront of efforts to strengthen Jones Act-compliant shipbuilding, promote maritime sustainability, and create enduring industrial jobs in the United States. This contract award further exemplifies the collaborative public-private efforts to ensure the U.S. maintains a robust and self-sufficient maritime industrial capability.
– St. Johns Ship Building
