U.S. Rep. Steve Scalise (R-La.) toured Bollinger Shipyards' Lockport facility this week to see the ongoing recovery efforts following Hurricane Ida in August. Bollinger’s facilities in Lockport, Port Fourchon, Larose and Houma suffered significant damage from the hurricane. The communities "took a direct hit" from Ida. "In many regards, this storm was worse than Katrina,” said Bollinger’s President/CEO Ben Bordelon. It was "important" for Louisiana's leaders in Washington to see the impacts first hand. Rep. Scalise was able see Bollinger's skilled workforce "can walk and chew gum," he said. "(Y)ou've got folks repairing holes in the roof ... and replacing siding while others are building Coast Guard Sentinel‐class fast response cutters (FRC). On Sept. 24, following an extensive multiweek recovery and rebuilding effort, Bollinger welcomed employees back to all 11 of its facilities across Louisiana. Bollinger’s Lockport facility is home to the FRC program, which directly supports 650 jobs. On Oct. 10, the 46th FRC, John Scheuerman, departed Lockport for Port Fourchon where it will undergo shakedown exercises in preparation for delivery to the CG in Key West, Fla., later in October. (Source: Work Boat 10/14/21)
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