Space Florida's efforts to expand its footprint and diversify locations of projects within its pipeline have shown incredible success. It exemplifies our commitment to fostering cutting-edge advancements and robust economic growth, in the aerospace sector and related industries. The BAE Systems Jacksonville Ship Repair expansion project is an example of how strategic investments and collaborative efforts between industry leaders can propel Florida to new heights in aerospace and maritime excellence. The Space Florida partnership with BAE Systems reinforces our statutory mandate to work with companies across the diverse aerospace landscape, which includes “the application of aerospace and aviation technologies in air-based, land-based, space-based, and sea-based platforms for commercial, civil, and defense purposes.”
The start of construction on the modern $201 million Pearlson Shiplift and land-level repair complex by BAE Systems at its Jacksonville, Florida shipyard marks a momentous milestone for both the company and Space Florida's vision of statewide expansion.
The new complex, anticipated to be completed in 2025, will not only revolutionize BAE Systems' shipyard capabilities but also significantly expand its docking capacity by approximately 300 percent. Beyond the immediate impact on job creation, with an estimated 1,000 new positions expected to be generated, the project carries the promise of sustained economic growth in the region.
The state-of-the-art shiplift system, engineered by Pearlson Shiplift Corporation, is designed to effortlessly accommodate a Flight III U.S. Navy guided missile destroyer or a commercial vessel displacing approximately 25,000 tons. Beyond servicing the Navy's surface fleet at Naval Station Mayport, BAE Systems has its sights set on expanding its offerings within the commercial ship repair market.
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