Maritime Economic Development: Port Manatee

Port Manatee Welcomes Ship Repair Tenant

Manatee Ship Repair and Fabrication LLC has signed on as a Port Manatee tenant, further broadening the range of port services available at the entrance to Tampa Bay.

With eight employees and more than 80 years of combined experience in vessel repair and fabrication, the company provides at-berth topside repairs of all kinds, ballast water treatment systems, structural fabrication, pipe fabrication and repairs for a full spectrum of commercial vessels.

"The services offered by Manatee Ship Repair and Fabrication are an ideal complement to the extensive operations at our full-service port," said Carlos Buqueras, Port Manatee’s executive director. "We look forward to a longstanding productive partnership with this esteemed ship repair firm."