Standing the test
of time
Cascade General
is located at the Portland Shipyard, in Portland, Oregon - the largest and most complete, ship repair facility on the
U.S. West Coast. This 60-acre, integrated facility is owned by its sister company, Shipyard Commerce Center, giving Cascade General full access to its state-of-the-art equipment and infrastructure. Connected
to the Pacific Ocean by the 40', Columbia/Willamette shipping
channel, the Portland Shipyard offers a salt-free environment, mild climate, and sheltered berthage.
Modern, modular, ship building was pioneered here
in 1942 by Henry Kaiser, in a shipyard which sprang up almost
overnight to meet the war effort.
Since 1995, Cascade
General has continued that spirit of innovation with a modernization
program that has re-defined industry standards for quality,
safety and productivity. Innovative project-management systems
and training programs have earned the company a reputation
for on-time, on-budget work, even on the most difficult repair
jobs.
Cascade General
has taken full advantage of Portland Shipyard's world-class
assets, which include the Panamax (114' wide) Dry Dock 3;
and Dry Dock 1 serving smaller craft. Dockside, there are
17 Whirley cranes (22-134 tons) 550,000 sq.ft. of covered
craft shops and a full complement of state-of-the-art ship
repair equipment. A 200,000 barrel, ballast-water, treatment
plant is one of many unique assets which the company offers
to shipping customers.
The company takes
pride in its ability to handle every type of vessel. Cascade
General's management has taken full advantage of the yard's
strategic position to develop a strong Alaskan connection--resulting
in a steady stream of work from the cruise ship industry,
from VLCCs engaged in the Alaskan oil run, North Pacific factory
trawlers, and from the ferries of the Alaska Marine Highway
Department. Regular customers include tugs and barges, cable-laying
ships, and Corps of Engineers' dredges. Cascade General also
provides emergency topside repairs at any location on the
U.S. West Coast.
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