Washington D.C. – Three Fincantieri shipyards here in the United States received national recognition from the Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA) for their dedication to safety, operational excellence, and accident prevention.
Fincantieri ACE Marine (Green Bay, Wis.) and Fincantieri Marine Repair (Jacksonville, Fla.) received “Excellence in Safety” recognition. This award is bestowed upon shipyards that achieve a Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) below the Shipbuilders Council of America industry average.
Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding (Sturgeon Bay, Wis.) and Fincantieri Marine Repair were recognized for “Improvement in Safety” which is for shipyards that achieve a 10% or greater reduction in Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) compared to the previous year.
Additionally, Fincantieri ACE Marine received the award for “Significant Safety Achievement.” FAM was one of just three American shipyards who maintained a Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) below 1.0. There were only three American shipyards able to achieve this distinction in 2025.
“Safety has always been a part of the Fincantieri ethos, and it is particularly pleasing to see our Florida operations join their colleagues from the Midwest in the tradition they are building on safety,” said Fincantieri Marine Group CEO George Moutafis. “I commend all our teams for their consistent dedication to keeping everyone safe while they tackle complex shipbuilding and repair work.”
Fincantieri shipyards are commonly among the safest, but this was the first time that Fincantieri Marine Repair (FMR) received national recognition.
“At FMR, ’Safety First’ is a common phrase,” said Ryan W. Smith, president of FMR. “We put an emphasis on ensuring safety is part of our daily culture, and we take great pride in receiving both these awards, a first for our company. I am proud and thankful for our team of craftsmen, managers, and safety professionals and their commitment to our core tenants of Safety, Respect, and Trust.”
“This is the second time in the previous three years that we’ve received recognition for safe operations,” said Gary Ihde, senior director of FAM. “Shipbuilding is a team event, and I’m proud of our continuous improvement and dedication to safety across the entire organization.”
The Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA) is the national trade association representing the U.S. shipyard industry. Each year they recognize shipyards for their commitment to safe operations.
