Charleston Shipyard (Port of Coos Bay, Oregon)

Charleston Shipyard, located in Charleston, Oregon, operates under the umbrella of the Oregon International Port of Coos Bay. Charleston is a community near Coos Bay that functions predominantly as a fishing village. The Port of Coos Bay itself is the largest deep-draft coastal harbor from San Francisco Bay to Puget Sound and is integral to the region's economy, supporting both commercial and recreational maritime activities.

Charleston Shipyard offers a variety of maritime services, including boat repair and maintenance, which cater primarily to the local fishing fleet. The shipyard typically handles tasks such as hull repairs, engine overhauls, and other essential maintenance work to keep vessels in optimal condition.

The Port of Coos Bay also involves itself in several other operations, such as cargo handling and rail services through the Coos Bay Rail Link, providing a critical supply chain connection to other regions.

The Charleston Shipyard is an essential asset to local maritime activities, supporting both economic and community engagement by ensuring that commercial fishing vessels and other marine craft are well-maintained and operational. Its existence underscores the broader role of the Port of Coos Bay in promoting maritime commerce and the economic vitality of the Oregon coastal region.

541 888-2548
www.charlestonmarina.com
541 888-6111

Products

major/minor repairs and outfitting for all types of commercial and recreational vessels; new vessel construction

Charleston USA

63130 Troller Rd
Charleston OR 97420
USA

Maritime News

Ferry Sinks off Bali, Killing Four as 30 Go Missing

3 days ago

Four people died, 30 were missing and 31 survived after a ferry carrying 65 people sank near the Indonesian island of Bali, the country's Search and Rescue agency said on Thursday, as rescuers raced to find victims in the rough sea.The KMP Tunu Pratama Jaya sank almost half an hour after leaving East Java province's Banyuwangi port on its way to Bali late on Wednesday, the agency said on Thursday.The boat was carrying 53 passengers and 12 crew members, as well as 22 vehicles, the agency said.A search for the missing is underway although it is being hampered by strong currents and winds, the agency said, adding it had deployed a helicopter to the location and 13 underwater rescuers.

KIMM Cracks the Code for Underwater Radiated Noise Prediction

4 days ago

Researchers in South Korea at the Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials (KIMM) have reportedly developed a hull-attached sensor-based system for predicting underwater radiated noise (URN), a key factor in naval stealth operations.KIMM Develops First Hull-Attached Sensor System for Predicting Underwater Radiated NoiseNew algorithm predicts underwater noise in real timeBoosts naval stealth and operational efficiencyThe new technology allows real-time monitoring of underwater noise levels generated by naval vessels, enabling early detection of abnormal vibrations and improving operational efficiency while reducing maintenance costs.

ADES' Jack-Up Barge Capsizes off Egypt Killing Four, Three Still Missing

4 days ago

A towing incident has occurred on Saudi oil and gas drilling contractor ADES Holding’s jack-up barge Admarine 12, which capsized offshore Eqypt, killing four people, while three remain missing.The incident occurred on Tuesday, July 1, while the barge was being towed to a new location in Egyptian territorial waters.At the time of the incident, 30 personnel were on board, involving 18 from ADES personnel.According to the latest information, 23 have been safely rescued, while remain missing and subject to intensive ongoing search operations by the relevant authorities.

BHP Signs Charter Contracts with COSCO for Two Ammonia Dual-Fueled Vessels

4 days ago

Australia’s BHP Group has signed contracts with COSCO Shipping Bulk, a subsidiary of COSCO Shipping, for the charter of two ammonia dual-fueled Newcastlemax bulk carriers.The new vessels to be built under the arrangement will be two of only a handful of vessels in the world capable of using ammonia as a marine fuel.The two vessels, expected to be delivered from 2028, will primarily transport iron ore from Western Australia to Northeast Asia.When run on lower or low to zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ammonia, these vessels will be capable of reducing GHG emissions by at least 50% and up to 95% on a per voyage basis compared to a conventionally fueled voyage, according to BHP.

ESG Wins Bid to Build Washington State Hybrid Electric Ferries

4 days ago

Washington Governor Bob Ferguson announced he has selected the $714.5 million bid from Florida-based Eastern Shipbuilding Group to build three new 160-vehicle hybrid-electric ferries. “We’re restoring domestic service to pre-pandemic levels years ahead of schedule, improving crew retention, and soon will bring our first hybrid-electric vessel into service,” Governor Ferguson said. “After careful consideration and conversations with legislative leaders, I believe Eastern is the best option to build these critically important vessels at a fair cost to our taxpayers.