Fincantieri Marine Repair not too long ago supported the Jacksonville Naval Museum by offering a specialised crane and volunteering a group of its U.S. veteran workers to assist raise a historic QH-50 Drone Anti-Submarine Helicopter (DASH) aboard the flight deck of its retired warship, USS Orleck (DD 886).
At a time when many firms are chopping again on bills in preparation for a coming recession, Jacksonville, Fla., primarily based Fincantieri Marine Repair is doubling down on its help of U.S. navy non-profits, together with to the Jacksonville Naval Museum and the Military Order of the Purple Heart.
For the Jacksonville Naval Museum, Fincantieri Marine Repair is now serving as a Hangar Sponsor, a task that may see the ship repairer present $50,000 in funding over a number of years to supply vital renovations and upgrades to the museum’s retired warship USS Orleck (DD 886).
Fincantieri additionally not too long ago supported the museum by offering a specialised crane and volunteering a group of its U.S. veteran workers to assist raise a historic QH-50 Drone Anti-Submarine Helicopter (DASH), weighing roughly 1,154 lb, aboard the USS Orleck’s flight deck for gratis to the non-profit.
In response to the sponsorship and ongoing help, the Jacksonville Naval Museum will dedicate its renovated hangar to the corporate upon completion of the work.
For the Military Order of the Purple Heart, a congressionally chartered U.S. battle veterans group, Fincantieri Marine Repair donated a dozen desktop computer systems with new arduous drives after the non-profit skilled funding difficulties.
Military Order of the Purple Heart workers are actually using the computer systems from their headquarters in Springfield, Va., to course of veteran advantages, scholarships, membership functions and reviews extra effectively.
“Fincantieri proudly supports our country’s armed forces through patronage and donation. Supporting those who earned Purple Hearts while in service is in direct line with our values, as is contributing to our local naval museum to educate and inspire future generation,” mentioned Fincantieri Marine Repair’s CEO Ryan W. Smith. “Fincantieri recognizes that supporting worthy local and national organizations ultimately helps our community, employees and customers in the long run.”
“Every dollar we receive helps bring the ship to life and allows us to provide a first-class experience,” mentioned Jacksonville Naval Museum President Daniel Ok. Bean. “We are deeply appreciative of Fincantieri’s support. We wouldn’t have been able to position the DASH aboard the USS Orleck without Fincantieri’s crane or incurring significant cost. This 1960s-era DASH is one of only 20 such helicopters in the world, and its position aboard the USS Orleck significantly increases the historical value of our museum. Thank you, Fincantieri, for your invaluable efforts.”
“Fincanteri’s support is tremendous. The key value is knowing that there are companies out there willing to support veterans get the services and benefits they deserve,” mentioned Military Order of the Purple Heart’s Carder Ferguson, nationwide senior vice commander. “Without this aid we wouldn’t be able to fulfill our mission of caring for America’s combat wounded veterans.”
Fincantieri Marine Repair (FMR), a subsidiary of Fincantieri Marine Systems North America operates from its shipyard on the St. Johns River, in downtown Jacksonville, providing a full vary of marine restore companies to satisfy buyer wants, whether or not deliberate or emergency. FMR companies cruise ships, yachts, tankers, workboats, barges, industrial, and navy vessels. FMR additionally helps the U.S. Navy from its Mayport Naval Station on-base facility.
