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We are dedicated to the success of our clients by being the very best topside ship repair, fabrication, and industrial contractor anytime, anywhere. As a solutions-based provider, we deliver projects and products safely, on-time, and within budget for our clients.
Our mission is to exceed expectations, build lasting and meaningful relationships, share our enthusiasm for our chosen profession through an enjoyable interactive experience, and improve the lives of our customers, employees, and those in our communities by a commitment to craftsmanship, integrity, and respect for all.
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RECENT PROJECTS
USACE – Chief Joseph Dam – High Lift Pump Skids; Fabricate, Assemble, Test
Vanport was provided an opportunity through the USACE to build (10) High Lift Pumps for USACE operated Chief Joseph Dam.
USACE – Dredge Yaquina Dockside Repair Package
Vanport was awarded the dockside repair package for the Dredge Yaquina in our hometown of Portland, OR.
Ballard Marine Construction – Blue Heron Dam Bulkheads; Fabrication
Ballard Marine Construction hired the services of Vanport to assist with the fabrication of a construction aid at the Blue Heron Dam.
NOAA Oscar Dyson – Dockside Repair Package
Vanport was awarded the dockside repair package from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to perform repairs to their research vessel the Oscar Dyson. The work package entailed an assortment of projects of all various specializations. A synopsis of …
USCG Bertholf – Dockside Repair Package
Vanport was awarded the dockside repair project for the United States Coast Guard Cutter Bertholf. This was a comprehensive work package which allowed Vanport’s General Contracting capabilities to shine. The work items consisted of the following categories. Aviation Fuel Tank …
Hunter-Davisson – VIC Chiller Renewals; Pipefitting and Rigging Support
Despite Vanport usually serving as a General Contractor, we never shy away from supporting like-minded contractors in a subcontractor role. That was just the case for this project. Hunter-Davisson, a well-known and highly reputable HVAC contractor, requested our support for …
Pacific Collector – Upper & Lower Galley Gaylord Hood Renewals
Vanport was awarded the opportunity to perform a complete renewal of all Gaylord exhaust hoods aboard the Pacific Collector. For this project, our customer had pre-ordered (5) new Gaylord exhaust assemblies as well as a new primary washdown control unit. …
USCG Stratton – Dockside Repair Package
Vanport was awarded the dockside repair project for the United States Coast Guard Cutter Stratton. This was a comprehensive work package which allowed Vanport’s General Contracting capabilities to shine. The work items consisted of the following categories. Aviation Fuel Tank …
Pacific Tracker – MSD Tank Renewal & System Overhaul
In Q1 of 2023 Vanport undertook a major project for our customers of the Pacific Tracker. Our objective was to renew the primary MSD Holding Tank Reservoir, fully service the MSD Wet Well, and perform piping upgrades. The work was …
Ballard Marine Construction – Spread Bar; Fabrication
Ballard Marine Construction hired the services of Vanport to assist with the fabrication of a construction aid for an interesting project they were involved in. They had the objective of installing thousands of lineal ft of 18” & 12” HDPE …
Fisher – Cargo Hatch No. 2 Repairs
Vanport was provided with the opportunity to undertake a rather complex project which entailed the restoration of a damaged Cargo Hatch aboard the Cargo Ship Fisher.
Fisher – No. 2 Main Seawater Pump Overhaul
Trusted for our expertise with pumps. Tote Services allowed us the opportunity to overhaul the #2 Main Seawater Pump aboard the Fisher, a large cargo ship.
Nelson V. Brittin – Stern Ramp Repairs
Vanport was provided with the opportunity to undertake a multi-facetted project aboard the LMSR Nelson V. Brittin which entailed three fundamental scopes of work.
Cape Intrepid Motor and Main Circulating Pump Overhaul
After experiencing excessive vibration in the No. 2 Main Circulating Pump and Motor on the Cape Intrepid, Ocean Duchess, Inc. went out to bid for the repairs.
Critical Field Welding Repairs
When a national renewable energy company required critical welding repairs on the upper bearing bracket and rotor spider of a turbine generator, they turned to Vanport Industrial because of our reputation for performing high quality work on complex projects.
Overhaul of Seawater Valves
Tote Services selected Vanport Industrial to perform the overhaul of four bronze, double seated remote-controlled sea suction angle valves.
USCGC Bluebell
Portland, Oregon-based Vanport Marine, Inc. has been awarded the contract to perform the Dockside Repair of the USCGC Bluebell.
Fabrication of Operator Cabs for Two Bridge Cranes
When the Portland Branch of a national crane and railway services company needed a fabricator to manufacture two operator cabs, they turned to Vanport Marine & Industrial.
Piping Mods and Meter Install
When a supplier of marine fuels needed piping modifications and upgrades on a barge, they turned to Vanport Marine & Industrial.
Pedestrian Bridge Install
As part of a multi-year facilities upgrade, an industrial facility went out to bid for the replacement of an outdated and damaged pedestrian bridge positioned on caissons in the Willamette River in Portland’s Rivergate Industrial District.
MSRC MSD Tank Installation
Installation of an MSD (marine sanitation device) tank on spill response barge in Astoria, OR 2018 for the Marine Spill Response Corporation.
Bulk Carrier Salvage
Vanport was contracted by Donjon-SMIT to support and participate in the salvage of a 624-ft. bulk carrier that ran aground in the Columbia River.
Shaver Transportation House Structure
Shaver Transportation selected Vanport to fabricate and install the Level 4 section of the pilot house on the tug Lincoln.
NOAA Fairweather
We performed the dockside repairs on this vessel the previous season and left a lasting impression on the NOAA team with our dedication to safety, quality, budget and schedule.
Ballard Marine: Pollution Dome
Vanport fabricated two emergency underwater pollution domes for Ballard Marine Construction.
Pacific Tracker: Mission Diesel Exhausts
Vanport was selected to fabricate and install both the port and starboard, 14-inch diameter exhaust stacks for the mission diesel generator aboard the Pacific Tracker.
NOAA Oscar Dyson
This was our first opportunity to work on the Oscar Dyson since we started performing repairs on NOAA vessels in 2012.
Oscar Dyson Boom Crane Repair
The crew of the ship the Oscar Dyson, a NOAA vessel, reported that the starboard telescoping boom crane was experiencing problems.
USCGC Bluebell
Portland, Oregon-based Vanport Marine, Inc. has been awarded the contract to perform the Dockside Repair of the USCGC Bluebell.
USACE – Chief Joseph Dam – High Lift Pump Skids; Fabricate, Assemble, Test
Vanport was provided an opportunity through the USACE to build (10) High Lift Pumps for USACE operated Chief Joseph Dam.
USACE – Dredge Yaquina Dockside Repair Package
Vanport was awarded the dockside repair package for the Dredge Yaquina in our hometown of Portland, OR.
Ballard Marine Construction – Blue Heron Dam Bulkheads; Fabrication
Ballard Marine Construction hired the services of Vanport to assist with the fabrication of a construction aid at the Blue Heron Dam.
NOAA Oscar Dyson – Dockside Repair Package
Vanport was awarded the dockside repair package from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to perform repairs to their research vessel the Oscar Dyson. The work package entailed an assortment of projects of all various specializations. A synopsis of …
USCG Bertholf – Dockside Repair Package
Vanport was awarded the dockside repair project for the United States Coast Guard Cutter Bertholf. This was a comprehensive work package which allowed Vanport’s General Contracting capabilities to shine. The work items consisted of the following categories. Aviation Fuel Tank …
Hunter-Davisson – VIC Chiller Renewals; Pipefitting and Rigging Support
Despite Vanport usually serving as a General Contractor, we never shy away from supporting like-minded contractors in a subcontractor role. That was just the case for this project. Hunter-Davisson, a well-known and highly reputable HVAC contractor, requested our support for …
Pacific Collector – Upper & Lower Galley Gaylord Hood Renewals
Vanport was awarded the opportunity to perform a complete renewal of all Gaylord exhaust hoods aboard the Pacific Collector. For this project, our customer had pre-ordered (5) new Gaylord exhaust assemblies as well as a new primary washdown control unit. …
USCG Stratton – Dockside Repair Package
Vanport was awarded the dockside repair project for the United States Coast Guard Cutter Stratton. This was a comprehensive work package which allowed Vanport’s General Contracting capabilities to shine. The work items consisted of the following categories. Aviation Fuel Tank …
Pacific Tracker – MSD Tank Renewal & System Overhaul
In Q1 of 2023 Vanport undertook a major project for our customers of the Pacific Tracker. Our objective was to renew the primary MSD Holding Tank Reservoir, fully service the MSD Wet Well, and perform piping upgrades. The work was …
Ballard Marine Construction – Spread Bar; Fabrication
Ballard Marine Construction hired the services of Vanport to assist with the fabrication of a construction aid for an interesting project they were involved in. They had the objective of installing thousands of lineal ft of 18” & 12” HDPE …
Fisher – Cargo Hatch No. 2 Repairs
Vanport was provided with the opportunity to undertake a rather complex project which entailed the restoration of a damaged Cargo Hatch aboard the Cargo Ship Fisher.
Fisher – No. 2 Main Seawater Pump Overhaul
Trusted for our expertise with pumps. Tote Services allowed us the opportunity to overhaul the #2 Main Seawater Pump aboard the Fisher, a large cargo ship.
Nelson V. Brittin – Stern Ramp Repairs
Vanport was provided with the opportunity to undertake a multi-facetted project aboard the LMSR Nelson V. Brittin which entailed three fundamental scopes of work.
Cape Intrepid Motor and Main Circulating Pump Overhaul
After experiencing excessive vibration in the No. 2 Main Circulating Pump and Motor on the Cape Intrepid, Ocean Duchess, Inc. went out to bid for the repairs.
Critical Field Welding Repairs
When a national renewable energy company required critical welding repairs on the upper bearing bracket and rotor spider of a turbine generator, they turned to Vanport Industrial because of our reputation for performing high quality work on complex projects.
Overhaul of Seawater Valves
Tote Services selected Vanport Industrial to perform the overhaul of four bronze, double seated remote-controlled sea suction angle valves.
USCGC Bluebell
Portland, Oregon-based Vanport Marine, Inc. has been awarded the contract to perform the Dockside Repair of the USCGC Bluebell.
Fabrication of Operator Cabs for Two Bridge Cranes
When the Portland Branch of a national crane and railway services company needed a fabricator to manufacture two operator cabs, they turned to Vanport Marine & Industrial.
Piping Mods and Meter Install
When a supplier of marine fuels needed piping modifications and upgrades on a barge, they turned to Vanport Marine & Industrial.
Pedestrian Bridge Install
As part of a multi-year facilities upgrade, an industrial facility went out to bid for the replacement of an outdated and damaged pedestrian bridge positioned on caissons in the Willamette River in Portland’s Rivergate Industrial District.
MSRC MSD Tank Installation
Installation of an MSD (marine sanitation device) tank on spill response barge in Astoria, OR 2018 for the Marine Spill Response Corporation.
Bulk Carrier Salvage
Vanport was contracted by Donjon-SMIT to support and participate in the salvage of a 624-ft. bulk carrier that ran aground in the Columbia River.
Shaver Transportation House Structure
Shaver Transportation selected Vanport to fabricate and install the Level 4 section of the pilot house on the tug Lincoln.
NOAA Fairweather
We performed the dockside repairs on this vessel the previous season and left a lasting impression on the NOAA team with our dedication to safety, quality, budget and schedule.
Ballard Marine: Pollution Dome
Vanport fabricated two emergency underwater pollution domes for Ballard Marine Construction.
Pacific Tracker: Mission Diesel Exhausts
Vanport was selected to fabricate and install both the port and starboard, 14-inch diameter exhaust stacks for the mission diesel generator aboard the Pacific Tracker.
NOAA Oscar Dyson
This was our first opportunity to work on the Oscar Dyson since we started performing repairs on NOAA vessels in 2012.
Oscar Dyson Boom Crane Repair
The crew of the ship the Oscar Dyson, a NOAA vessel, reported that the starboard telescoping boom crane was experiencing problems.
USCGC Bluebell
Portland, Oregon-based Vanport Marine, Inc. has been awarded the contract to perform the Dockside Repair of the USCGC Bluebell.
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SERVICES
Topside Repair
Vanport offers complete topside and voyage repairs for ocean-going vessels, tugs and barges. Ready and mobile 24 hours a day, our dedicated and experienced crews stand ready to meet the repair needs of your vessel, dockside or underway. With our collective depth of experience in ship repair, we are able to tackle the most demanding types of repair.
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Fabrication
Within a 14,000-sf facility, Vanport’s skilled craftsmen fabricate structures, misc. metals, stairways, tanks, and specialty items. Working with carbon and stainless steel, aluminum, and specialty alloys, our highly-skilled and certified journeymen process, fit, weld, and machine top-quality fabrications to your exacting specifications. We service the commercial, industrial, maritime and hydroelectric markets throughout the Pacific Northwest and West Coast.
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Industrial Services
A core Vanport strength is the ability to mobilize resources quickly and efficiently and to deploy them in the field. We reliably provide our industrial clients with a wide variety of services including field erection, welding, millwright services, and pipefitting. Available 24/7 and able to support critical shutdowns, our team of trained and highly-skilled craftsmen apply their knowledge and experience on your project, large or small.
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SKILL AND EXPERIENCE MATTER
When it comes to your project, skill and experience matter. That is why we maintain a core workforce through market fluctuations; retaining talented craftsmen is integral to the success of our business and yours. Many of our key leaders, in the field and in the office, have been with us from the beginning. Our reputation for quality work, reliability, and responsiveness is built on the bedrock a team of trained and seasoned professionals.
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