Birdon Group

Wishing you all a very happy and safe holiday season.🎄 We look forward to working with you in 2025.

This year, we celebrate two remarkable team members, Tony Worton and Mick Hodges, for their unwavering commitment and exceptional service. Tony Worton, our Lifting and Mooring Supervisor, marks an incredible 30 years with Birdon, while Mick Hodges, our Marine Supervisor, celebrates 25 years of dedication. Their journeys have been filled with hard work, growth, and countless contributions that have shaped Birdon into the company it is today. You can read more about their journey here: https://lnkd.in/gySDy7iT Here's to many more years of success and growth together! 🚀👏 #MakeItHappen #TeamBirdon

🌟 Birdon’s 2024 Year in Review 🌟 As we reflect on 2024, Birdon has achieved remarkable milestones that have strengthened our global presence and showcased our commitment to innovation, sustainability, and excellence. From acquiring the Bayou La Batre Shipyard in Alabama to establishing a Technical Design and Engineering HUB in Henderson, Perth, and securing additional international contracts for Bridge Erection Boats, our journey this year has been nothing short of extraordinary. We are proud of our team's dedication and hard work, which have led to significant achievements such as the successful lift and turn of the Below-Waterline section in the Young Endeavour IIR project, winning key oil and gas decommissioning projects, and receiving prestigious awards for our sustainable decommissioning solutions. Read more about our 2024 highlights and what's ahead for Birdon here: https://lnkd.in/g7U7vsDS #MakeItHappen #Birdon2024

Birdon is currently managing the destruction and recycling of the Griffin Riser Turret Mooring structures. After their recent successful removal and transportation to the Australian Marine Complex (AMC), we have now relocated the five structures, weighing over 2,500 tonnes, to the Birdon Decommissioning Area. Over the next five months, these structures will undergo a thorough process of cleaning, deconstruction, and recycling with over 98% of the materials to be repurposed or recycled. #MakeItHappen #Decommissioning #Sustainability #Henderson #SovereignSolutions Australian Marine Complex Woodside Energy Tutt Bryant Group Limited Heerema Marine Contractors

Birdon’s Motor Lifeboat (MLB) Program was recently featured in WorkBoat’s December issue, highlighting the vessel upgrades and an interview with Program Manager Patrick K.. We were excited to share updates on the upgrades the vessels are going through, and the importance they serve to the U.S. Coast Guard as specialized search and rescue vessels. “They arrive to us as a 47B [Bravo] and leave here as a 47C [Charlie],” said Kinser, during the interview. Kinser goes on to speak about the upgrades the motor lifeboats are going through, including new navigation systems, upgraded propulsion systems, and additional self-righting capabilities. In 2019, Birdon was awarded a 10-year contract to perform a 20-year service life extension for the U.S. Coast Guard’s 47’ Motor Lifeboat fleet and extend the useful life of the fleet through 2047. Since the contract award, Birdon has established full-rate production facilities on both the East and West coasts to facilitate a bi-coastal delivery process. To date, Birdon has delivered nineteen 47’ MLBs to operational units, with another nineteen 47’ MLBs currently undergoing SLEP. In July of this year, the United States Coast Guard (USCG) executed Option Order One to extend the term of the contract through Order Years 6-10 and will allow an additional 72 MLBs to receive significant overhauls and upgrades. #MakeItHappen #MotorLifeboats #MLB #Portland #WorkBoatMagazine #USCoastGuard

The Birdon team are big believers in the power of community and the importance of giving back. This year, we proudly sponsored the Bravery Trek program, supporting Bravery Trust in its mission to provide financial assistance to veterans facing hardship. Our team members walked, ran, rolled, and swam to complete 2,146km, raising $833 in the virtual challenge. We also participated in events at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne and joined the Governor-General for a walk along Sydney Harbour during Veteran’s Health Week. Read more about our journey and commitment to community values here: https://lnkd.in/gX_5KhZK #Birdon #BraveryTrust #CommunitySupport #Veterans #BraveryTrek #GivingBack

On Tuesday we hosted a ribbon cutting at our Bayou La Batre facility to commemorate our arrival in the South Alabama region and the recently announced $37 million expansion. The ceremony brought together the Mobile Chamber, Birdon board members from Australia, Bayou La Batre City Council, U.S. Coast Guard Program Office Members, the Azalea Trail Maids and several local subcontracting partners. Among those who spoke were Bradley Byrne, Mobile Chamber of Commerce President; Henry Barnes, Bayou La Batre Mayor; and our CEO; Jamie Bruce. Jamie said, “We were excited to host such prominent community members and deepen our ties within the South Alabama region.” “We appreciate the welcome we have received and are dedicated to being a good neighbor in this community,” said Alabama Shipyard General Manager Ronald Rábago, while delivering comments to assembled guests and Birdon Alabama’s workforce. During the remarks, Bayou La Batre Mayor Henry Barnes Sr. presented a Certificate of Appreciation Award and a Key to the City to both Jamie Bruce and Birdon Group CFO; Tammy Bugler. “The city is very honored and proud to welcome Birdon into our family of boat builders and we look forward to a brighter future while working with Birdon,” said Mayor Barnes. #MakeItHappen #BayouLaBatre #MobileAlabama #MobileChamber #RibbonCutting #AzaleaTrailMaids

We extend a very warm welcome to Vice Admiral Michael Moran, US Navy (Ret), who joins our Outside Board of Directors. Mike brings a wealth of experience, having recently served as VP of Next Generation Product Support at Boeing Global Services. Mike retired from the U.S. Navy in 2021 as a Vice Admiral, with notable roles including Principal Military Deputy for the Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development & Acquisition, and leading the Navy’s Tactical Aircraft Program Executive Office (PEO-T). His distinguished career also includes commanding the Naval Air Warfare Center- Weapons Division, serving as Military Assistant to the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology & Logistics, and managing the Navy’s Maritime Patrol Aircraft Program Office. A New York native, Mike is a 1984 graduate of the United States Naval Academy and holds a Master’s in Human Resources Management from Troy State University. He was recognized as the Navy’s Wayne E Meyer Acquisition Professional of the Year in 2021 and the USD AT&L Program Manager of the Year in 2011. Welcome to the Birdon family Mike. #MakeItHappen #TeamBirdon

As we gather with our loved ones this Thanksgiving, we are reminded of the importance of family and community. As a family-owned business, we cherish these moments of togetherness and gratitude. We are thankful for our dedicated team, loyal customers, and supportive partners who make our journey so rewarding. Wishing everyone a warm and joyous Thanksgiving. #TeamBirdon #Familyvalues

Our booth at the 2024 International WorkBoat Show in New Orleans attracted significant attention from some of the over 14,000 maritime industry professionals and visitors during the three-day event held in New Orleans last week. We were able to share updates about our ongoing Waterways Commerce Cutter (WCC) contract, new technologies, and plans for our premier Tier 3 shipyard, reflecting optimism and excitement in the maritime industry. Following a successful exhibit in 2024, Birdon is already looking forward to spreading awareness about Birdon’s facilities and upcoming projects at Workboat 2025! #InternationalWorkboatShow2024 #WaterwayCommerceCutters #WCC #USCG #NewOrleans #Alabama