Lake Union Drydock Company in Seattle, WA is a full service shipyard specializing in ship repair. Their facilities cover more than 12 acres. They employ skilled workers in all shipyard trades, carrying on a ninety year tradition of craftsmanship and financial stability unmatched by any other shipyard on the west coast. Their typical ship repair and conversion jobs involve repairs to a wide variety of systems and coordination of multiple disciplines to meet customer needs. They welcome a wide variety of projects large and small, particularly repair and conversion of vessels over 100 feet in length.
The focus of their shipyard is on high quality workmanship and value to the customer. Lake Union Drydock Company employs highly skilled tradesmen including Welders, Shipfitters, Electricians, Sheetmetal Workers, Pipefitters, Painters, Machinists, Riggers and Shipwrights that enable them to build or repair just about anything marine. Over their 90 year history in Washington, their main line of business has shifted between boatbuilding, boat repair, shipbuilding and ship repair, but the common denominator is quality craftsmanship.
You will find Lake Union Drydock Company to be a great partner in finding reliable and timely solutions to your Seattle ship repair and conversion needs. They also provide moorage for large boats. Virtually all of their ship repair work is custom, based on your specific needs. Their ship yard specialists start with a clear definition of the work and project goals. Then they conform the shipyard organization to fit the requirements, and continuously monitor progress and adjust organizationally as necessary. They keep you, the customer, in the driver’s seat to be sure they are giving you the value and service you want.
Their convenient West Coast location in the geographic center of Seattle, Washington provides quick access to other specialized services and material suppliers. Access to their shipyard from Puget Sound is through the Hiram Chittenden Locks, the largest of which is 800 ft by 80 ft. Lake Union Drydock Company is located in fresh water, and they have no tides.
Facilities & Equipment
- Two dry docks, 6,000 ton and 1,200 ton
- 12 acre facility with shops in all shipyard trades
- Pierside and dry dock service connections for shore power, sewage, phone, Internet, potable water and compressed air
- Cranes:
- 2 Dry dock wing wall mounted, 15 tons
- Fixed stiff leg, 20 tons
- 3 Mobile, 15 tons, 7 tons & 5 tons
- Floating, 20 tons
- Sandblasting & Hydroblasting equipment
- Paint booth 16 ft X 40 ft
- TIG, MIG, subarc and conventional arc welding equipment
- Shears & press brakes
- Well equipped machine shop
- Moorage pier
- Large boat sheds for bright work
- On site float plane international airport
Lake Union Drydock Company in Seattle, WA
