Ship Patterson, 130 Freeman St, Patterson, LA 70392, US

North American Shipbuilding, also known as NAS, builds specialized offshore vessels. Founded in 1974, the company manages a staff of more than 800 individuals. Its facility features a medical clinic and cafeteria. The company has been recognized as one of the leading shipyards in the world. North American Shipbuilding designs floating production system installation and water throw capacity vessels. The company offers a welding training program. North American Shipbuilding is a part of Edison Chouest Offshore, which operates one of the largest, independently owned fleets of seismic and research vessels in the world. The parent company serves the offshore boat service industry.