BAE Systems has started construction of a new ship repair facility in Jacksonville, Florida, including a ship lift system and landside repair complex.
The ship lift system will measure 150m by 34m and will service both naval and commercial customers. Vessels will be transferred from the ship lift platform to repair berths via self-propelled modular transporters and a cradle system. This approach enables simultaneous onboard ship repairs while preventing obstructions to the ship lift system and other works in the facility, the company states.
