400 East Indian River Road  Norfolk, Virginia 23523 USA
Phone: (757) 545.2414 Toll Free: 1 (800) 265.6627 FAX: (757) 543.2480  
E-mail: colonna@colonnaship.com

COLONNA DOWN RIVER DIVISION

Colonna Down River Division is a mobile, full-service Marine Repair Contractor, specializing in ship repair. Our parent company, Colonna’s Shipyard, Inc., was founded in 1875 and is the oldest family owned full service private shipyard in the United States.

A skilled and qualified workforce representing the full spectrum of marine trades is the backbone of our service and our most valued asset. Our short notice, rapid response staff of professionals is available 24 hours a day 365 day a year. Colonna Down River Division’s fleet of portable and versatile equipment coupled with our certified mechanics can be utilized for a myriad of time and material or fixed price contracts. Additionally, we offer complete inside machine shop facilities and a high capacity steel fabrication shop. Our Managerial skill and technical ability facilitates both import and underway repairs.

The foundation of our success rests securely on safe, quality, on time production. We understand the importance of getting the job done right and on schedule. We maintain order and discipline in all aspects of job processing. Our professional management staff and skilled work force specializes in planning, logistic control, engineering design, supervision and quality assurance. We believe that exceeding our customer expectations is necessary to ensure our sustained growth.

Whether you have a minor repair or a multi million dollar project our professionals are ready to deliver on time and within budget. Service with Colonna Down River Division starts and ends with our commitment to excellence.

    TEL 757.545.2250 ,   FAX 757.627.8590 ,    Toll Free 1.800.265.6627

Special Projects:

Reef Makers "Vandenberg" Project
Remediation of hazardous materials, fuel/oil removal and interior preparations for the Ex-USAF's Gen Hoyt Vandenberg which is destined for Key West to become a Dive Reef.

Government Projects:

Down River is playing a major role in the Structural Hull, Mechanical and Electrical repair of a multitude of vessels supporting the US Navy, US Army, Military Sealift Command and US Coast Guard in the past four years.

Bill Wren -Production Manager