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New operator JAG Marine Group outlines safety record and rapid ramp‑up at Ketchikan Shipyard
Summary
JAG Marine Group representatives told the borough assembly that shipyard utilization and awarded work have increased since the operator change, with JAG reporting strong safety performance (TRIR 0.42 in 2024), current local headcount of about 110–120, and plans to expand workforce and training partnerships.
Representatives of JAG Marine Group gave the Ketchikan Gateway Borough Assembly an operations update on Dec. 1 after taking over the Ketchikan Shipyard earlier in 2025.
Bergen Wheeler, general manager at JAG Ketchikan, said JAG has already brought NOAA vessels and other projects into the yard, which has driven utilization higher and generated near‑term revenue. He highlighted JAG’s safety record, noting a 2024 TRIR (total recordable injury rate) of 0.42, and stressed safety, quality of workmanship, on‑time delivery…
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