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LOCKPORT, LA – Bollinger Quick Repair, LLC, a Bollinger Shipyards LLC company, has taken delivery of a new 3,400 ton dry-dock. The announcement was made by Bollinger President & CEO, Ben Bordelon, “We are very pleased to announce the delivery & availability of the dry-dock Mr. Eddie to our Bollinger Quick Repair (BQR) facility. I want to congratulate Mr. Eddie Barnes, an outstanding Bollinger employee of 47 Years! We are proud for you to be a part of the Bollinger family. The dock is now in service & measures 219’7” x 84’, with a wing wall depth of 15’, & is rated for 3,400 tons. The dry-dock was built at Bollinger Shipyard’s Amelia, Louisiana facility.” The dry-dock is named in honor of long-time dedicated & loyal Bollinger employee Eddie Barnes, Jr. Eddie joined Bollinger Shipyards on June 29, 1972 & during his tenure with the company he has held various key production positions such as Dockmaster, Foreman & Superintendent. Eddie has been instrumental over the years in coordinating the dry-dock, construction & crane operations within the facility. His wealth of shipyard knowledge & eagerness to get the job done has earned the respect & trust of many customers. Eddie’s main focus has always been ensuring the customer is taken care of. When not at work, Eddie enjoys cooking & fishing with family & friends. The Bollinger Family congratulates Eddie on his career here at BQR & looks forward to many more years to come. For more information, contact Bollinger Shipyards LLC, Eric Bollinger, Vice President of Sales: (985) 532-2554, [email protected], website: www.bollingershipyards.com