Sunday, November 14, 2010

Bob Riley opens Maritime Training Center in Mobile

Published: Monday, November 08, 2010, 7:35 PM ??? Updated: Monday, November 08, 2010, 7:36 PM

Gov. Bob Riley opened Alabama Industrial Development Training’s Maritime Training Center today, declaring that it would aid the state’s chase for more shipbuilding jobs.?

"I’d like to welcome you to the newest weapons system in Alabama’s arsenal," Riley told the crowd at the $12 million facility on the Causeway.?

Half of the building will serve as a dedicated training center for aluminum shipbuilder Austal USA, while the other half will train workers for the area’s smaller shipyards, including BAE Systems, C&G Boat Works and Signal Ship Repair.?

After he cut the ribbon at the $12 million Maritime Training Center, Gov. Bob Riley toured the shipbuilder training facility on the Causeway built for Alabama Industrial Development Training.?

The facility will teach courses including welding, shipfitting, crane operation, safety, ship planning and shipyard supervision.

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