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Bollinger christens Atlas dry dock built to support Columbus class program

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Bollinger Shipyards, in partnership with General Dynamics Electric Boat, hosted a christening ceremony today for the state-of-the-art floating dry dock Atlas. Measuring 618 x 140 feet, Atlas will play a critical role

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Atlas dry dock

Photo: Bollinger Shipyards

Bollinger Shipyards, in partnership with General Dynamics Electric Boat, hosted a christening ceremony today for the state-of-the-art floating dry dock Atlas.

Measuring 618 x 140 feet, Atlas will play a critical role in the construction and sustainment of the Columbia-class ballistic missile submarine program, providing essential dry dock capacity for construction, maintenance, and long-term sustainment.

“Bollinger Shipyards is proud to deepen our partnership with Electric Boat and take a leading role in strengthening America’s dry dock capacity with the delivery of the Atlas,” said Ben Bordelon, president & CEO of Bollinger Shipyards. “This project isn’t just a build, it’s a strategic investment in our Navy’s future. Modernizing the fleet demands cutting-edge infrastructure, built right here at home. Bollinger is all-in on driving innovation, reinforcing the U.S. industrial base, and delivering the tools our Navy needs to stay ahead.”

Atlas christening
Photo: Bollinger Shipyards

Electric Boat is the prime contractor on the design and

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