Atlantic Marine Advances Aquaculture Industry in Canada

Atlantic Marine is making significant strides in advancing the aquaculture industry in Canada. The company has developed a state-of-the-art facility in Nova Scotia that showcases its expertise in sustainable aquaculture practices.

The facility features a unique recirculating aquaculture system (RAS) that allows for efficient water management and minimal environmental impact. This innovative approach reduces waste and conserves water, making it an attractive model for other aquaculture operations.

Atlantic Marine's commitment to sustainability is evident in its efforts to minimize its carbon footprint. The company has implemented a range of energy-efficient systems and renewable energy sources to power its operations.

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Atlantic Marine was an American shipbuilding and construction company founded in 1980. It operated two shipyards, one in Mobile, Alabama, and the other in Jacksonville, Florida, where its headquarters was located.

The company was acquired by BAE Systems in May 2010 for $352 million and was renamed BAE Systems Southeast Shipyards. BAE Systems Southeast Shipyards is a division of BAE Systems Inc.

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Atlantic Marine offered a variety of services, including shipbuilding, ship repairs, maintenance, and conversion, as well as steel fabrication for industrial uses. These services were provided at its two shipyards, which were capable of servicing vessels of up to 46,400 tons.

Some notable projects completed by Atlantic Marine include the refit of the USNS Andrew J. Higgins, which was sold to the Chilean Navy in 2009, and the extensive repairs completed on the Monarch of the Seas after it was grounded off St. Maarten in 1998.

Here are some notable vessels built or repaired by Atlantic Marine: