Channelview and Galveston shipyards receive grant money

Gulf Copper Dry Dock & Rig Repair in Galveston was awarded $1.3 million from the Maritime Administration to support the construction of a 4,500-ton dry dock. Gulf Copper Dry Dock & Rig Repair in Galveston was awarded $1.3 million from the Maritime Administration to support the construction of a 4,500-ton dry dock. Photo: Facebook Page Of Gulf Copper Dry Dock & Rig Repair Photo: Facebook Page Of Gulf Copper Dry Dock & Rig Repair Image 1 of / 14 Caption Close Channelview and Galveston shipyards receive grant money 1 / 14 Back to Gallery

Small shipyards in Channelview and Galveston received grant money from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration.

Gulf Copper Dry Dock & Rig Repair in Galveston was awarded $1.3 million to support the construction of a 4,500-ton dry dock.

Glendale Boat Works in Channelview was awarded $1.1 million to support the purchase of a 400-ton marine travelift.

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The Maritime Administration on Tuesday awarded more than $20 million in grants to support capital improvements at 29 U.S. small shipyards. Since 2008, the Maritime Administration's Small Shipyard Grant Program has awarded more than$183 million to some 180 small shipyards.

American shipyards support more than 400,000 jobs and contribute more than $37 billion in gross domestic product to the nation's economy. Small shipyards must have fewer then 1,200 production employees to be eligible for grant awards, according to the news release.