Founded by Robert Del Valle in 1973, International Ship Repair was purchased by George and Carl Lorton in 1990. The Lorton brothers sparked dramatic growth by adding dry dock capabilities to the Tampa shipyard. In 1997, International Ship Repair expanded its comprehensive repair services to include conversion capabilities for the lengthening and re-powering of ships.
International Ship Repair production employees are skilled in the following trades:
- Welding
- Pipefitting
- Shipfitting
- Painting/ Coating
- Machining
- Marine Electrical
- Crane Operations
| DRYDOCK DATA | |
| Drydock #7 | Lift Displacement 5,400 Metric Tons 6,000 Tons Length Over Blocks 55 Meters 180 Feet Width Between Wing Walls 36 Meters 118 Feet |
| Drydock #8 | Lift Displacement 550 Metric Tons 600 Tons Length Over Blocks 36.5 Meters 120 Feet Width Between Wing Walls 12.2 Meters 40 Feet |
| Drydock #9 | Lift Displacement 16,000 Metric Tons 17,600 Tons Length Over Blocks 116 Meters 380 Feet Width Between Wing Walls 38 Meters 125 Feet |
| Drydock #10 | Lift Displacement 20,000 Metric Tons 22,000 Tons Length Over Blocks 141 Meters 462 Feet Width Between Wing Walls 38 Meters 125 Feet |
| Drydock #9/10 | Lift Displacement 36,000 Metric Tons 39,600 Tons Length Over Blocks 257 Meters 843 Feet Width Between Wing Walls 38 Meters 125 Feet |
