New Orleans, Louisiana
Industrial, Marine, & Commercial
Repair
70+ years of expertise in marine, industrial, and commercial repair. From small-scale welding to massive fabrications — two shifts daily, 24/7 emergency response.
24/7 Emergency Call-Out Services
On-call crews available around the clock — one of our specialties.
70+
ASME U
ASME R
ASME S
3,700 FT
24/7
Nationwide
Our Foundation
Built On Experience
Speed & Responsiveness
Two shifts and 24/7 call-outs enable rapid mobilization and help complete jobs quickly with minimal downtime.
Competitive Pricing
Efficient operations and extended straight-time hours reduce delays and disruptions, keeping overall project costs reasonable.
Safety, Quality, & Standards
A stringent safety and quality program supervised by master craftsmen ensures ASME-certified workmanship that meets or exceeds industry standards.
What We Do
Core Capabilities
Buck Kreihs is a full-service marine, industrial, and commercial repair company serving customers across the United States. From ship repairs and waterfront terminal work to petrochemical plants, refineries, hospitals, schools, and everything in between — our ASME-certified crews are equipped to handle it all. Whether it’s emergency field response, heavy fabrication, precision machining, or large-scale industrial maintenance, we bring 70+ years of expertise to every job.
Ship Repair
- Vessel Repair - Nationwide
- Barge Repair
- Towboat Repair
- Marine Welding
- Marine Fabrication
- Crane & Grab Bucket Repairs
- Drydock Repair Support
- Topside Repair
Boiler Services
- Boiler Tube Plugging
- Boiler Tube Replacement
- Boiler Retubing
- Boiler Refractory Repair
- Emergency Boiler Repair
ASME Code Work
- ASME R Stamp Repair
- ASME S Stamp Fabrication
- ASME U Stamp Fabrication
- Pressure Vessel Repair
- Code Vessel Repair
- NBIC Repairs
Import / Export Terminals
- Terminal Conveyor Repair
- Terminal Spout Repair & Fabrication
- Terminal Elevator Maintenance
- Bucket Elevator Repair
Fabrication & Machining
- Structural Steel Fabrication & Repairs
- Pressure & Tank Repairs / Fabrication
- Pipe Fabrication & Industrial Welding
- Precision Machining & Component Manufacturing
- Custom Machining & Fabrication
- Remote Machining Capabilties
Field & Plant Services
- 24/7 Emergency Field Response
- Petrochemical Plant Maintenance
- Refinery Services & Turnarounds
- Nationwide Service Capability
- Terminal & Plant Support
Industry Sectors
Marine, Industrial, & Commercial Repair
Marine Repair
Industrial Repair
Commercial Repair
Get Started
How can we help you?
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24/7 Emergency Services
We are here when you need us. On-call crews available 7 days a week, 24 hours a day to get you up and running quickly.
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Request a Quote
Have an upcoming project or maintenance need? Reach out and a member of our team will respond promptly with a detailed estimate. Have your project scope, location, and timeline ready to speed things up.
- We respond within 4 hours on weekdays. For emergencies, call us directly — we're available 24/7.
Request a Quote
Dock & Facilities
Lay Berth Structure
Our New Orleans waterfront facility offers 177,000 sq. ft. of usable space with direct Mississippi River access and utilities for any vessel type.
Import / Export Terminals
- Shore Power / Water / Diesel
- 50 KW and 250 KW Generators
- Air Compressors — 185 & 275 CFM
Cranes & Lifts
- 55-Ton & 20/22-Ton Cranes
- Extendable Forklift
- Warehouse Forklifts
Facilities & Misc.
- 8-Pack Weld Machines
- 30 YD Dumpster
- Gangway Rental
- 2 Fabrication Shops w/ 5–15 Ton Cranes
- 2 Machine Shops w/ 10-Ton Cranes
- 5-Story Warehouse + Parts Warehouse
- Large Lathes up to 109″ Swing
Dock & Facilities
Lay Berth Structure
Our New Orleans waterfront facility offers 177,000 sq. ft. of usable space with direct Mississippi River access and utilities for any vessel type.
Import / Export Terminals
- Shore Power / Water / Diesel
- 50 KW Generator
- Air Compressors — 185 & 275 CFM
Cranes & Lifts
- 55-Ton & 20/22-Ton Cranes
- Extendable Forklift
Facilities & Misc.
- 8-Pack Weld Machines
- 30 YD Dumpster
- Gangway Rental
- 2 Fabrication Shops w/ 5–15 Ton Cranes
- 2 Machine Shops w/ 10-Ton Cranes
- 5-Story Warehouse + Parts Warehouse
- Large Lathes up to 109″ Swing
Who We Serve
Industries We Serve
From River Parishes refineries to Gulf Coast ports, our ASME-certified crews are already working in your industry. If your plant, terminal or vessel needs coded repair work, we’re the shop the law requires you to call.
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Refineries & Chemical Plants
ASME R & U stamp pressure vessel repair, boiler retubing, pipe fabrication and emergency field service for refineries and chemical plants across Louisiana and the Gulf Coast turnaround belt.
- ASME Pressure Vessel Repair
- Boiler Retubing & Repair
- Emergency Field Service
- Pipe Fabrication & Welding
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Import / Export Terminals & Bulk Terminals
Spout, conveyor, material handling and structural repairs for grain elevators, bulk commodity terminals and port facilities on the Mississippi River.
- Conveyor & Spout Repairs
- Structural Steel Fabrication
- Terminal Maintenance
- 24/7 Emergency Response
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Ports & Marine Vessels
3,700ft Mississippi River dock with 24/7 topside repair capability. ATBs, ocean-going vessels, inland river vessels, tank barges and commercial tugs. All types of legacy steam generators and propulsion.
- Topside Marine Repairs
- Hull & Structural Work
- Propulsion & Boiler Repair
- 3,700ft River Dock Access
- Emergency maintenance & Repair
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Sugar Mills & Food Processing
Industrial fabrication, ASME vessel repair, and mechanical maintenance for sugar mills, coffee processing plants, food-processing facilities and paper mills across Louisiana.
- Pressure Vessel Repair
- Industrial Fabrication
- Rotating Equipment Repair
- Scheduled Maintenance
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Industrial & Power Plants
Rotating equipment, Boiler repair, structural steel, and field machining for power generation facilities, paper mills, coal handling plants and heavy industrial operations.
- Boiler Repair & Retubing
- On-Site Field Machining
- Structural Repairs
- ASME S Stamp Certified
- Rotating maintenance & Repair
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Commercial & Institutional
Full mechanical and physical plant services for hospitals, hotels, schools, office buildings, businesses, and banks. 16 straight-time hours per day minimizes disruption while keeping your facility fully operational.
- Hospital Facility Repairs
- Boiler & HVAC Support
- Structural & Mechanical
- Minimal Disruption Shifts
Who We Are
Built on Tradition. Driven by Innovation.
70+ Years of Excellence in Commercial, Industrial & Marine Repair.
From our beginnings in 1952 to becoming one of the Gulf Coast’s most trusted repair and fabrication companies, Buck Kreihs has built our reputation on hard work, craftsmanship, safety, and quality.
We combine old-school values with advanced equipment and experienced field crews to deliver reliable solutions that keep your operations moving — on land and at sea.
- ASME R, U & S Stamp Certified
- 70+ Years of Proven Experience
- 3,700 FT Mississippi River Dockage
- 24/7 Emergency Response
- Safety Driven. Quality Focused.
- Old-School Values & Traitions
70+
3,700 FT
ASME
24/7
Nationwide
What Clients Say
Trusted by Industry Leaders
BKCO has been a trusted partner for more than 20 years. Their competitive pricing, rapid turnaround times, and exceptional management support consistently set them apart from the competition.
Buck Kreihs Marine Repair recently completed an emergency boiler repair for our facility, and their team exceeded our expectations. They responded quickly, completed the repair safely and professionally, and had us back up and running within a few hours. Their quality workmanship, rapid turnaround, and excellent communication are why we continue to trust Buck Kreihs with our critical repair needs.
One of the things we value most about working with Buck Kreihs is the consistency of their workforce. Each time we call them out, we see the same experienced supervisors, craftsmen, and support personnel who already understand our facility, safety requirements, and expectations. That level of continuity, professionalism, and reliability is rare in today’s industry and is a major reason we continue to trust Buck Kreihs as our preferred contractor.
Our Work
Gallery
Seven decades of craftsmanship — from Mississippi River vessels to industrial plants across the Gulf Coast.
Join The Team
Career Opportunities
Buck Kreihs Marine Repair has been building careers for over 70 years. We’re always looking for skilled tradespeople and professionals who take pride in their craft. We offer competitive pay, overtime opportunities, straight-time shifts, and steady work in a hands-on environment.
Welder
Perform structural, pipe, and hull welding across marine, industrial, and commercial projects. MIG, GTAW, and SMAW experience valued. ASME code welding a plus.
Fitter
Lay out, fit, and tack-weld steel components for fabrication. Work alongside welders on vessels, industrial structures, and custom fabrication projects.
Boilermaker
Install, maintain, and repair boilers, pressure vessels, and related equipment. Field and shop work available.
Machinist
Operate lathes, mills, and precision equipment in our two fully equipped machine shops. Experience with large-scale industrial or marine machinery is a strong advantage.
Admin / Office / OPS
Support daily operations including scheduling, estimating, invoicing, and customer coordination. Strong organizational skills and familiarity with industrial or marine services preferred.
Operator
Operate forklifts, cranes, lifts, and other heavy equipment safely and efficiently across marine, industrial, and commercial job sites. Experience with heavy machinery required.