On Sep. 9, the U.S. Coast Guard exercised a contract option with Bollinger Shipyards of Lockport, Louisiana, to fund construction of 10 additional fast response cutters (FRCs). The Coast Guard Acquistions Directorate
Ben Bordelon, Bollinger president and CEO, Ben Bordelon surrounded by the skilled men and women who build the FRCs in Lockport, La. [Photo: Bollinger Shipyards]
On Sep. 9, the U.S. Coast Guard exercised a contract option with Bollinger Shipyards of Lockport, Louisiana, to fund construction of 10 additional fast response cutters (FRCs).
The Coast Guard Acquistions Directorate says that the option, valued at $507 million, supports the Coast Guard’s ongoing fleet modernization efforts and expanded global maritime mission.
“This action is made possible by the passage of Public Law 119-21, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act,“ notes the Acquisitions Directorate. “With this option, the total number of FRCs ordered under the current contract increases from 67 to 77. The first FRC acquired through this option is expected to be delivered in fiscal year 2028.
“With this award, the Coast Guard is doubling down on a proven platform and a proven team,” said Ben Bordelon, president and CEO of Bollinger
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