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  FREELAND, Wash. and EVERETT, Wash. — June 11, 2026 — Shared Ice Services is pleased to announce the appointment of Shawn Johnston as Vice President, Director of Sales for its affiliated shipyards, Ice Floe, LLC dba Nichols Brothers Boat Builders (NBBB) and Everett Ship Repair (ESR). Building on the foundation the current team has … Everett Ship Repair and Nichols Brothers Boat Builders Welcome Shawn Johnston as Vice President, Director of Sales

Everett, WA – [9/16/2025] – Everett Ship Repair, LLC (ESR), a leading provider of ship repair and conversion services in the Pacific Northwest, proudly announces the acquisition of the floating dry-dock Hercules. The dry-dock was towed from San Diego by Baydelta using their tug Delta Deanna, a tug built by Nichols Brothers Boat Builders. Hercules … Everett Ship Repair Expands Capabilities with Acquisition of the Hercules – Puget Sound’s Largest Dry-Dock

We are excited to announce that the M/V Kennicott has arrived at ESR for a series of emissions and exhaust upgrades. These enhancements are part of Alaska Marine Highway System’s ongoing commitment to sustainability and reducing environmental impact.

We’re thrilled to announce Jon Shaton joining our maritime family as General Manager at Everett Ship Repair. With an impressive career spanning various shipyards and a deep commitment to maritime excellence, Jon brings a wealth of experience to our team. Jon comes to ESR from his most recent position at Fincantieri in Green Bay, Wisconsin, … Jon Shaton joins as General Manager at Everett Ship Repair

Two Washington state shipyards with professional working relationships with Washington State Ferries (WSF), Everett Ship Repair, LLC (ESR) and Ice Floe, LLC dba Nichols Brothers Boat Builders (NBBB) offered immediate assistance to WSF when the M/V Cathlamet allided into the Fauntleroy dock on July 28, 2022. On Thursday, March 2, 2023, the M/V Cathlamet was … Everett Ship Repair completes repairs on WSF’s M/V Cathlamet

Nichols Brothers and Everett Ship Repair Accommodate a Flow of Passenger Vessels. Ice Cap Holding LLC and its subsidiaries – Shared Ice Services, LLC; Ice Floe, LLC dba Nichols Brothers Boat Builders and Everett Ship Repair, LLC are supporting the passenger vessel industry facing various market challenges. Currently, the passenger vessel industry is facing strict … Nichols Brothers and Everett Ship Repair Accommodate a Flow of Passenger Vessels.

Everett Washington – On Wednesday, May 4, 2022, Everett Ship Repair, LLC (ESR) hosted a naming ceremony and grand opening for their newest drydock, the EMERALD LIFTER.  The EMERALD LIFTER, formally the ZIDELL 220, was relocated to ESR’s facility at the Port of Everett last month. ESR performed maintenance and preservation before it was put … EVERETT SHIP REPAIR HOSTS NAMING CEREMONY FOR NEWEST DRYDOCK

Everett Ship Repair, LLC (ESR) is pleased to announce the expansion of its operation with the addition of the dry dock Emerald Lifter, ex. ZD 220. The dry dock with lifting capacity of 2000 tons and working deck area of 220 ft x 62 ft, will be relocated to the ESR facility at the Port … Everett Ship Repair Expands Operations with a Second Dry Dock and Addition of a Floating Crane Barge

Everett Ship Repair, LLC (ESR) is excited to announce the purchase of two new 40,000psi Ultra-High-Pressure (UHP) water blasting systems. Both systems have been delivered to the shipyard and put into production. UHP water blasting is a cost effective and environmentally friendly alternative to abrasive solid blasting material. Everett Ship Repair is committed to adopting … Everett Ship Repair Expands Surface Prep Services with New UHP Water Blasting Equipment

Everett Ship Repair, LLC (ESR) has one of four largest drydocks in the Pacific Northwest. Check out our deep water undocking video of one of Washington States Ferries (WSF) largest vessels – the M/V Wenatchee – a Jumbo Mark II Class WSF Ferry.

Everett Ship Repair, LLC (ESR) successfully drydocked the M/V Wenatchee, a Washington State Ferries (WSF) Jumbo Mark II class ferry – the largest in the WSF fleet, on November 10th. The vessel is 460’ x 90’ with a docking displacement of 4675 LT. ESR’s drydock, the Faithful Servant has underwent improvements to expand its capabilities, … EVERETT SHIP REPAIR DRYDOCKS WASHINGTON STATE’S LARGEST FERRY IN FLEET, THE JUMBO MARK II M/V WENATCHEE

Everett, Washington: Everett Ship Repair, LLC (ESR) is pleased to report, amid the COVID-19 crisis, the first eight-months of operation since establishment in late 2019, have been very busy with projects ranging from remote work for large ships, to dry-dockings and in-water service work on tugs, fishing vessels and barges. ESR is now in full … SHIP REPAIR SERVICES PROGRESS IN EVERETT WASHINGTON