BAE Systems has commissioned a new shiplift and land-level repair complex at its shipyard in Jacksonville, Florida.
The $250-million facility will improve the company’s ship repair capabilities and reaffirm its strategic role in support of the US Navy as well as the commercial maritime industry.
The project replaces an 80-year-old dry dock that had reached the end of its operational life with a shiplift that has a 492 by 110-foot (150 by 34-meter) platform, making it the largest in the Americas and among the 10 largest globally.
Upon activation, the integrated shiplift and repair facility will offer a full spectrum of maintenance and modernization activities for surface combatants homeported at Naval Station Mayport and commercial vessels operating through the Port of Jacksonville.
The structure’s lift capacity of up to 25,000 tons (50,000,000 pounds) and simultaneous maintenance servicing on multiple vessels will triple the shipyard’s performance compared to the center’s older state.
The company developed the site in collaboration with Pearlson Shiplift Corporation, Foth Engineering, and Kiewit Infrastructure South Co.
The facility’s first operational lift is scheduled later this month.
“The introduction of our new shiplift and land level repair facility represents more than just progress for BAE Systems Ship Repair — it reflects a shared commitment to innovation, growth and collaboration,” BAE Systems CEO and President Tom Arseneault stated at the ceremony.
“Together with the United States Navy, and other key industry partners that depend on this port, we are building a stronger foundation for the future, to help maintain our maritime superiority.”
✂️ Ribbon cut in Jacksonville on our new $250 million #shiplift complex. One of the world’s top ten largest systems, increases capacity 300%, and creates #jobs to support @USNavy and commercial vessels. We are the simplified solution for ship repair.
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— BAE Systems, Inc. (@BAESystemsInc) June 2, 2025
