Detyens Shipyards, Inc. Takes Delivery of New Floating Drydock

Detyens Shipyards, Inc., a staple in Charleston’s Maritime Community since 1962, took delivery of a newly constructed Floating Drydock on December 11, 2015.  Built by Corn Island Shipyard in Indiana, the 400’ x 108’ drydock was pushed down the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers by Excell Marine’s inland tug boat, the Arthur E Snider. McAllister Towing and Transportation’s ocean towing tug boat, the Eileen McAllister took over the tow in New Orleans for delivery to Detyens Shipyards’ Cooper River facility.  The new floating drydock will eventually replace Detyens’ existing floating drydock.  Detyens Shipyards offers extensive crane services, fully equipped marine workshops, a flexible work environment, three graving dry docks, a floating dry dock and six deep water piers.