Tampa Ship, LLC

A member of the Chouest family of companies, Tampa Ship continues a maritime legacy that spans three generations. At Tampa Ship, LLC, we specialize in conversions, general repair and overhaul of a wide range of vessels, including product tankers, container ships, general cargo vessels, drill ships and rigs, offshore supply vessels, bulk carriers, passenger/cruise ships, LPG and LNG carriers and reefer ships. Tampa Ship is the only commercial shipyard between Pascagoula, Mississippi and Hampton Roads, Virginia equipped with four large graving docks and extensive crane capabilities. We are experts in vessel lengthening and repowering. Our unique location, expert craftsmanship and legacy of excellence make Tampa Ship the right choice for your next job.

Experts in all facets of ship repair, including design, steel fabrication, pipe fabrication, electrical, piping, machinery, blasting and coating
Specialists in vessel conversions, including lengthening, repowering, life extensions and mission upgrades
Fully operational machine shop
Experienced in fully outfitted modular assemblies
High-pressure washing, slop and grit removal
Four graving drydocks serving ships up to 150,000 DWT and 907 feet in length
650-ton crane capacity
34-ft. deep drydock channel
Covered drydock accommodating 700-ton lifts
Unobstructed access from the Gulf of Mexico via a 43-ft. deep channel (175-foot bridge clearance)
Served by the CSX Railway System
Just minutes from Tampa International Airport, Interstates and the Crosstown Expressway

Recent News

Edison Chouest Offshore Aquires Tampa Ship

On November 18, 2008, the Tampa Port Authority voted to assign the long-term lease for Tampa Bay Shipbuilding and Repair Co. (TBS) to an ownership group led by Gary Chouest. With the purchase of the TBS assets effective December 1, 2008, Chouest renamed the facility Tampa Ship, LLC, and committed to modernizing the yard, growing the current employee base of 500, and building, inspecting and repairing vessels of various sizes.