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Vallejo, CA – On December 30, Mare Island Dry Dock, LLC (MIDD) informed the City of Vallejo that it will permanently close its Mare Island facility, resulting in the termination of all employees over the coming days.
MIDD, a commercial dry dock company providing repair services to the maritime industry since 2013, employed more than 80 full-time union and non-union staff. The company has been a significant contributor to the local economy, supporting jobs and generating economic activity for Vallejo, Solano County, and the surrounding region.
According to MIDD, the closure stems from unforeseen business circumstances, including the loss of a critical U.S. Coast Guard contract that had an immediate and material impact on the company’s financial stability. Despite efforts to secure additional financing and contracts, MIDD determined that continuing operations was no longer viable.
MIDD has committed to working with local agencies to assist affected employees. In response, the City of Vallejo has coordinated with the Solano County Workforce Development Board to ensure workers have timely access to job search assistance, retraining programs, and other resources. David Hubble, President and Executive Director of the Workforce Development Board, and his team are actively coordinating support for impacted employees.
The City is committed to helping displaced workers transition to new opportunities. The City is also deeply committed to expanding maritime and other commercial activities and job opportunities on Mare Island. The City recently engaged a consultant to attract new federal funding and other investment to expand shipbuilding and ship repair on Mare Island and reinvigorate Vallejo’s waterfront. This effort is expected to create future opportunities on Mare Island and help return skilled workers to the local maritime industry.
For more information on workforce assistance, contact the Solano County Workforce Development Board at (707) 648-4024 or info@solanowdb.org.
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