We know your vessel is a valuable asset… And we stand ready to help you maintain it. Whether it’s minor voyage repairs, emergency repairs, storm damage, engine work (diesel or steam) or a major conversion, we have the skilled personnel, expertise and equipment to make sure the job is done quickly and efficiently with a minimum of downtime. For over 50 years Buck Kreihs has specialized in safely expediting topside marine repairs and alterations of all types and we’re ready to help you with yours.

Our repair berth measures 3,700 feet long, has deep water access and is located on the west bank of the Mississippi River at 92.1 AHP in New Orleans, Louisiana. It’s equipped with compressed air and electrical service up to 440V, 3-phase shore power. Crane service, freshwater and debris removal are also available as required. In addition to our riverfront facility we have full-service fabrication and machine shops to support field work as necessary. We also have a full-service QA department with extensive regulatory expertise and experience. We operate two straight time shifts daily from Monday through Friday. We also specialize in providing 24 hour / 7 day a week repairs as needed. We regularly service vessels along the Gulf Coast and can provide travel crews to service your vessel wherever it may be, world-wide if necessary. We are a full-service “Top-side” repair shop and can provide you with a vast array of marine repair services.

We invite you to contact us the next time your vessel is scheduled to visit New Orleans or the Gulf of Mexico. We are confident that our quality workmanship, capabilities and safety record can satisfy your repair needs.

Some of the services and repairs that we offer include:

marine-welder

  • Fabrication and Welding – Steel, Aluminum and Exotic Metals
  • General Machine Shop Services

  • Custom & Structural Steel Fabrication and Replacement
  • Steam Boiler Repairs, Re-Tubing, Cleaning and Installation

  • Pipe – Fabrication, Replacement and Repair

dock-from-above

  • Dynamic Balancing
  • Welding repairs – Steel, Aluminum and Exotic Metals

  • Pump Repair – Overhaul and Replacement

  • Steam Turbine Overhaul and Repair

  • Diesel Engine Repair

marine-conveyor

  • Marine conveyor system repair – all types
  • In-Place Machining – line boring, flange facing, etc.

  • Gear Box Repair

  • Crane boom repair – all types

  • Hydraulic Repairs

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  • Certified Lifeboat repairs
  • Cargo Lashing & Rigging

  • Valve Repair and Replacement – All Types

  • Heat Exchanger Repair and re-tubing – including condensers, heaters and coolers

  • Deep well pumps – repair and overhaul