Gulf Marine Repair To Host Special Awards Ceremony

TAMPA, FLA (February 28, 2023)- Gulf Marine Repair, a full service shipyard company located in Tampa, will be hosting an awards ceremony and luncheon to honor and recognize nine employees who have been with the company for 30 or more years. The event will take place on March 10, 2023 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30… Continue reading Gulf Marine Repair To Host Special Awards Ceremony

DOT Sending Gulf Marine Repair A Small Shipyard Grant

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U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Fla., announced that DOT will send Gulf Marine Repair a $692,100 Maritime Administration (MARAD) Small Shipyard Grant.  Read more …

Tampa Shipping Executives Rally Around The Jones Act

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By RICHARD DANIELSON | Tampa Bay Times, Published March 22 Kelly Hendry, president of Hendry Marine Industries of Tampa, spoke Friday at a news conference at Port Tampa Bay in favor of preserving the Jones Act, a 99-year-old law aimed at strengthening America’s domestic shipping industry. Looking on were, from left, Kerri Seke of Overseas Shipholding… Continue reading Tampa Shipping Executives Rally Around The Jones Act

IN THE KNOW Podcast: The Jones Act

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Eric F. Smith, Vice President & Chief Commercial Officer for Hendry Marine Industries recently discussed the pros and cons of The Jones Act on the Maritime Executive Magazine podcast series, IN THE KNOW.  Listen the Podcast Episode 2 here.

Hendry Marine Industries Featured In Jan. 2018 Maritime Reporter

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Hendry Marine Industries, Inc. was featured in the January 2018 edition of the Maritime Reporter and Engineering News.  Read the full article here:  Hendry Marine: New Drydock  

Bright Future For New Dry Dock

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TAMPA, Fla. – November 30, 2017 – Hendry Marine Industries and Gulf Marine Repair purchased a new dry dock.  It is expected to arrive at the Tampa shipyard in late December.   Principal dimensions of the dry dock are as follows: Length Overall: 94.800 m / 311.02 feet Breadth: 24.200 m / 79.40 feet Pontoon Depth: 3.500 m… Continue reading Bright Future For New Dry Dock

16 Florida Companies Become IMAGE Members

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TAMPA, Fla. – The fifth-largest conventional supermarket chain in the U.S. and two additional companies and their subsidiaries became the latest employers to be certified by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) employment compliance program called IMAGE at a recent ceremony. IMAGE stands for ICE Mutual Agreement between Government and Employers. As part of this… Continue reading 16 Florida Companies Become IMAGE Members

Service To Mankind Award

Highlighting his outstanding contributions to the overall welfare and betterment of our community, Seaport Sertoma Club 10822 is honored and proud to present John Downer, Jr. our Service to Mankind Award Recipient for 2017-2018, John Downer, Jr. was born the youngest of 11 children in Plant City, Florida.  When he was two years old his mother passed away.  Several… Continue reading Service To Mankind Award

Hendry Marine Acquires Anchor Sandblasting And Painting, Inc.

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TAMPA, Fla. (May 31, 2017) – Hendry Marine Industries, Inc. (HMI) has acquired Anchor Sandblasting and Painting, Inc., one of Tampa’s leading surface preparation and preservation companies. HMI is buying the company to continue expanding quality and efficient services for its customers, which will now include sandblasting, painting, and other surface preparation and preservation services. The company… Continue reading Hendry Marine Acquires Anchor Sandblasting And Painting, Inc.

Hendry Marine Launches New Business Development Team

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TAMPA, Fla. (May 17, 2017) – Hendry Marine Industries, Inc., (HMI) one of the Southeast’s leading tug-barge shipyards, is proud to announce the launch of its new business development team. Kristen Chittenden has been appointed Director of Business Development, and Eric Smith has been named VP & Chief Commercial Officer. Chittenden and Smith will work closely with… Continue reading Hendry Marine Launches New Business Development Team