Bollinger Shipyards Hosts Acting Assistant Secretary of the Navy and PEO Ships

4 March 2025
Edited By: Kadesha Dsilva

Last week, Bollinger Mississippi Shipbuilding hosted the Honorable Dr. Brett Seidle, acting Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research Development and Acquisition (ASN RDA), and RADM Tom Anderson, Program Executive Officer Ships, at its facility in Pascagoula, Mississippi. The visit underscored the critical role of American shipbuilding in enhancing our nation’s defense capabilities and bolstering the US economy.

(Image credit: Bollinger)

“Bollinger Shipyards was honored to welcome Dr. Seidle and RADM Anderson to Pascagoula,” said Ben Bordelon, President and CEO of Bollinger Shipyards. “We take great pride in our contribution to America’s maritime industrial base and remain dedicated to maintaining our legacy of quality, durability, and innovation in shipbuilding. This visit provided a unique opportunity to demonstrate our skilled American workforce, capabilities, and ongoing commitment to fulfilling the critical needs of our national defense.”

During their visit, Dr. Seidle and Adm. Anderson toured the facility, engaged with Bollinger’s skilled workforce, and were briefed by Bollinger leadership on current and future projects. Bollinger Mississippi currently builds the T-AGS and APL programs for the US Navy, as well as the Polar Security Cutter program of the US Coast Guard.

This was Dr. Seidle’s first visit to Bollinger, Mississippi. The visit was part of a tour of Gulf Coast shipyards.