Davie Shipbuilding Invests $1B to Revamp Texas Shipyard
Canadian firm Davie launches a major upgrade of a Texas shipyard to boost maritime manufacturing.
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Port Arthur, TX — Canada’s Davie Shipbuilding announced a $1 billion investment to transform the Gulf Copper shipyard in Port Arthur into an “American Icebreaker Factory” under its Davie Defense division, as detailed in a press release.
The Details:
The project will upgrade facilities to compete for the U.S. Coast Guard’s Arctic Security Cutter program, leveraging Texas’s skilled workforce and energy-sector expertise, with construction starting in 2026.
The initiative is expected to create 1,200 high-skill jobs and strengthen maritime supply chains, supporting national security needs.
Davie CEO Arne Meidell said, “Texas’s business climate and talent make it ideal for this expansion.”
The move revives Texas’s shipbuilding legacy, positioning the Gulf Coast as a key manufacturing hub.
Why It Matters:
This investment enhances Texas’s economic growth and reinforces its role in U.S. maritime innovation.