Port of Pensacola

The Triumph Gulf Coast board voted to negotiate a proposed $76 million grant for a shipbuilding and advanced manufacturing project at the Port of Pensacola that city officials say would create 2,000 jobs, many with six-figure wages. The city identified the company behind the proposal as Birdon America Inc., which already operates a shipyard in nearby Mobile County.

The Triumph Gulf Coast board is set to vote Wednesday on whether to advance a $76 million shipbuilding project at the Port of Pensacola, a decision that would significantly shape how much funding remains for other economic development projects across the Panhandle.

SailGP has extended its U.S. television agreement with CBS Sports through 2027, a move that comes as Pensacola prepares to host SailGP teams for training at the city-owned port. The deal follows the recent opening of American Magic’s High Performance Center and fits into a broader local strategy focused on water transportation, research and development, and advanced maritime manufacturing.

The City of Pensacola has applied for $86 million in Triumph Gulf Coast funding to help build a large shipbuilding complex at the Port of Pensacola. The proposal, called Project Maeve, outlines a $250 million plan that could bring 2,000 jobs and expand the port’s role in advanced maritime manufacturing.

Pensacola has applied for $15M from Triumph Gulf Coast to build a 58‑acre rail‑served inland port, as Mayor D.C. Reeves argues it will free scarce downtown port space.

The Triumph Gulf Coast board on Tuesday approved granting up to $3.3 million to the University of West Florida for a new aquatic vessel research and development center at the Port of Pensacola.

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