St. Johns Ship Building, Inc.

ShipbuildingFlorida, United States51-200 Employees

St. Johns Ship Building, Inc. is a Palatka, Florida-based shipyard offering full‑service shipbuilding and marine repair, focusing on both new construction and repair for a range of workboats and support vessels. The facility sits on 98 acres along the St. Johns River and features substantial waterfront capacity, including 900 feet of bulkhead with a 400-foot launch basin, a 1,200-ton dry dock, and a large fabrication shop, complemented by carpentry, electrical, and machine shops. With more than 30 years of combined experience, the company operates as a regional shipyard with diverse fabrication and repair capabilities. 

Its client base comprises owners and operators seeking construction or repair of vessels such as landing crafts, barges, offshore service vessels, push boats, ocean-going tugs, tank barges, and crew transfer vessels. The business sits within the shipbuilding industry and has been identified in industry news as a Jones Act shipyard and as a subsidiary of Americraft Marine, reflecting its market position and corporate ties. A recent development noted in 2024 includes the appointment of Jim Sorenson as vice president of government sales, indicating a focus on government-related opportunities.

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