A manufacturing building at Conrad's Morgan City, La., shipyard on Aug. 5, 2026. USNI News photo
The bow section of Blue Water Autonomy's Liberty MUSV at Conrad Morgan City on Aug. 5, 2026. USNI News photo
The 'Octo-welder,' a device developed by Conrad Amelia shipbuilders to weld four stiffeners to plate steel at once. USNI News photo
An oil and gas barge assembled at Conrad Amelia on Aug. 5, 2026. USNI News photo
Conrad Amelia workers on Aug. 5, 2026. USNI News photo