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The art of shipbuilding has been around for centuries. "And, as with any industry, innovation takes place early in its lifecycle. Moreover, the knowledge of shipbuilding from tradesmen in a shipyard was typically passed down through family lineage or the local workforce that lived around the shipyards." Those words came from an article written by Darren Guillory, technical solutions specialist with SSI USA. His words about shipbuilding skills being passed along ring true. It's certainly what I've seen over the last 25 years. And Guillory should know what he's talking about. He spent nearly two decades in the commercial shipbuilding industry at Leevac Shipyards in Jennings, La. Certainly, there's nothing wrong with civic and family pride being built into workboats that come out of U.S. shipyards. It's the backbone of the industry. But now, through technology, the shipbuilding industry can take a step into the future, gaining the attention of young people from all over the country who may never have thought of the industry as cutting edge. It's time to show them what you've got. |