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<\/a><\/p>\n\u201cThe federal funding, coupled with direct financial investment from Bayonne Dry Dock, will directly support the acquisition of an integrated ultra-high-pressure hydro-blasting and surface preparation systems,\u201d the company said in a statement afterwards.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe funding will also support skilled training for Bayonne Drydock\u2019 s over. 300 dynamic employees to effectively integrate and maintain the new systems.\u201d<\/p>\n
The grant is part of MARAD\u2019s initiative to support small shipyards throughout the country.<\/p>\n
Additionally, U.S. Rep. Rob Menendez (D-8) called Bayonne Dry Dock \u201ca critically important
facility\u201d for national security and industry. He noted that the Peninsula City facility is
the largest dry dock in the northeast.<\/p>\n
He addd that the innovations happening with the grant would \u201cbring the big wins back.\u201d<\/p>\n
State Senator Angela McKnight (D-31) thanked Bayonne Dry Dock for investing its own funds in equipment and training at the workplace, and not just relying on federal money.<\/p>\n
She continued that when the right investments are made, \u201camazing things happen,\u201d also thanking the dry dock workers and their team.<\/p>\n
Further, Assemblyman Jerry Walker (D-31) said that the federal grant would \u201cenhance the
ability to work as well as produce.\u201d<\/p>\n
He also said to the dry dock employees that he was \u201cproud to stand with you,\u201d noting he looked forward to working with the new administration in Bayonne.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs the home of Bayonne Dry Dock, our city understands firsthand the importance of maintaining a strong maritime industry. Bayonne has a proud maritime history, and facilities like Bayonne Dry Dock are an important part of our city\u2019s economic future,\u201d concluded Bayonne Mayor Sharon Ashe-Nadrowski.<\/p>\n
\u201cThese investments help ensure that Bayonne remains a vital part of the Port of New York and New Jersey and our nation\u2019s maritime infrastructure.\u201d<\/p>\n
At the end of the presser, a New York Fire Department boat put on a water
spray show in the harbor to mark the occasion.<\/p>\n
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