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

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Oil Tanker Explodes off Libya, No Injuries Reported

yesterday

An oil tanker carrying about 1 million barrels of crude oil suffered an explosion off Libya on June 27 but no injuries or pollution were reported, a spokesperson for the operator TMS Tankers said on Monday.The Marshall Islands-flagged tanker Vilamoura had left Libya's Zuetina port and was en route to Gibraltar when there was an explosion in the engine room, the operator said.The vessel is now being towed to Greece where it is expected to arrive by July 2, it added.(Reuters - Reporting by Angeliki KoutantouEditing by Gareth

Autonomous Ships Must Have Search and Rescue Capabilities

yesterday

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Container Shipping Rates Plunge in Step with U.S. Demand for China Goods

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Fincantieri Delivers Cruise Ship Viking Vesta

5 days ago

Viking Vesta, the second of a new series of cruise ships that Fincantieri is building for the shipowner Viking, was delivered today at the Ancona shipyard.The ceremony was attended by Torstein Hagen, Chairman and CEO of Viking, and Luigi Matarazzo, General Manager of the Merchant Ships Business Unit of Fincantieri.The vessel belongs to the segment of small cruise ships. With a gross tonnage of approximately 54,300 tons, Viking Vesta has 499 cabins and can accommodate 998 passengers on board. The vessel is the 14th ship delivered by Fincantieri to Viking, including the two expedition units built by the Norwegian subsidiary Vard.