Austal USA and the Poarch Creek Indians (PCI) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) aimed at expanding shipbuilding capacity along the U.S. Gulf Coast in support of the Navy’s maritime industrial base and submarine industrial base.
The agreement, announced Feb. 27 in Mobile, Ala., establishes a strategic outsourcing partnership intended to support rising production demands for both surface ships and submarines tied to national shipbuilding priorities.
Under the MOU, PCI anticipates providing support services related to the expansion of Austal USA’s newest module manufacturing facility, which is expected to come online in 2026. Workforce development initiatives and production support programs tied to the agreement are currently being developed and will be implemented in phases to align with Austal USA’s existing contract portfolio…