Lyon Shipyard, Inc.
Mike Varela is an experienced maritime industry professional with extensive expertise in project management and operations across various shipyard roles. Currently serving as a Superintendent at Colonna's Shipyard since March 2023, Mike efficiently manages multiple tasks, including personnel, materials, and subcontractor coordination. Previous roles include Project Manager at Lyon Downriver Services, overseeing US Navy and MSC vessels, and Bayonne Drydock & Repair Corp., focusing on the overhaul and repair of military and commercial vessels. Mike also held significant positions at North Florida Shipyards, where responsibilities included managing day-to-day operations and supervising trades, and at Tampa Bay Shipbuilding & Repair Co. as Projects and Contracts Manager. With a career beginning in the late 1980s as an Industrial/Marine Electrician, Mike has progressively advanced through various technical and managerial roles, further enhancing expertise in budgeting, scheduling, and workforce management. Educational background includes studies at Fletcher Senior High School, Florida Community College, and the University of North Florida.
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Lyon Shipyard, Inc.
Lyon Shipyard, Inc. proudly serves as a full service ship repair facility with over 90 years of continuous service to the U.S. Navy and Maritime Industry in the Mid-Atlantic Region. Located only minutes from downtown Norfolk, Lyon Shipyard is readily accessible by way of the eastern branch of the Elizabeth River. As one of the leading marine contractors on the east coast, Lyon Shipyard is proud to provide our customers with high quality marine repair held to the highest standards of our quality assurance department. We at Lyon Shipyard supply our customers with services including, but not limited to, marine electronics repair, barge repair, pier side repairs as well as hauling vessels out of the water for underwater repairs to equipment such as propellers, tailshafts, rudders, keel coolers and hull plating. Location Our location is convenient to the Chesapeake Bay, inland waterway, Atlantic Ocean, the U.S. Naval Base in Norfolk, and the Naval Amphibious Base at Little Creek, which allows us to provide fast and efficient service to our customers. Lyon Shipyard prides itself on a rich and colorful history. Established in 1928 by George C. Lyon, Sr., through the acquisition of numerous facilities and equipment, our yard has grown in the ship repair industry for over 80 years. With roots that grow deep and strong, Lyon Shipyard has developed in its current location with the dedication and support of our loyal employees, and customers that return year after year for high quality repairs and maintenance they have come to expect from Lyon.