Hornblower Group has expanded its facilities and launched a new yacht division having taken over the former Bridgeport Boatworks facility in Bridgeport, Connecticut, US.
The expanded location takes Hornblower’s facilities to 17 acres, with the site now renamed Steelpointe Shipyard by Hornblower, reflecting the new scale and capabilities of the full-service shipyard.
With the expansion, Steelpointe Shipyard by Hornblower now includes 45,000sqft of indoor space, three large-scale marine travel lifts capable of hauling vessels up to 700 tons and a 220ft service dock.
As part of its expansion, Hornblower has launched a new yacht division for recreational vessels.
Hornblower Marine Yachts will build on Steelpointe Shipyards’ expanded space and scope of services to provide yachting and recreational partners and clients yacht maintenance programmes, refit services, seasonal haul-outs and indoor/outdoor storage previously only available to larger commercial operators.
Hornblower Marine will be able to offer its top-level service to this new class of partners and clientele.
Junior Volpe
“The leadership, expertise, and capabilities of the nation’s largest shipyards shouldn’t be inaccessible to yacht and recreational vessel owners,” said Junior Volpe, senior vice president of vessel construction and repair, Hornblower Marine.
“Thanks to this expansion, Hornblower Marine will be able to offer its top-level service to this new class of partners and clientele while providing the customer service that would be expected of smaller, boutique service facilities.
“We look forward to bringing these services to the yachting market.”
With the expansion, Hornblower Marine now offers services across six divisions: Marine Construction, Propulsion, Management, Consulting, Services and Yachts.
Facility space
“With this tremendous expansion in available facility space and equipment capabilities, Steelpointe Shipyard by Hornblower will serve as the East Coast’s new hub for maritime expertise and service across commercial, government and private vessel operators,” said Shull Autin, chief maritime officer, Hornblower Group.
“Hornblower is excited to extensively expand our Bridgeport, Connecticut, footprint and community impact by pairing our 100-year history in the maritime industry with the unique features and benefits of such an historic port.”
The Hornblower Group first moved into Bridgeport in 2021, using the facility to service and maintain its ferry fleet.
