Gulf Copper recently began upgrades to the #5 Drydock in Port Arthur. The Drydock, known in its past life as the AFDL 23, has a rich history beginning in the mid-1940s as an Auxiliary Floating Drydock for the United States Navy.

During World War 2, the Drydock serviced many naval combatant ships till the end of the war. The Drydock was again called into service during the Vietnam War and made its way throughout the South Pacific where it finally came to be in its present location of Port Arthur Texas.

Dock 5 (AFDL-23) Newly Built in 1944
Dock 5 (AFDL-23) Undergoing Upgrades on Dock 4

One Gulf Copper employee said it best,

“It is truly amazing to think back at how much history this dock as experienced and we continue to add to that history here at Gulf Copper.”

For more information about the Drydock and its capabilities, please contact sales@gcenergyservices.gulfcopper.com.