Philadelphia Navy Yard — Local services in Philadelphia

Philly Shipyard, formerly Aker Philadelphia Shipyard, is a commercial shipyard located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States on part of the site of the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard. The commercial yard began after the United States Navy had ended most of its operations at the site.

The yard is a listed company on the Oslo Stock Exchange and part of the Aker Group controlled by Kjell Inge Røkke. The yard targets producing ships within the Jones Act for domestic shipping, primarily product tankers and container ships.

In March 2019 the shipyard delivered a container vessel for the Hawaii trade but had no new vessel orders. In July the yard had only a short-term contract for the refit of a Maritime Administration cargo ship.In a report to their investors, they outlined an effort to pursue the repair and building of US government vessels

As of August 2022 the shipyard had three National Security Multi-Mission Vessels (NSMV) under...

Not your average tourist spot. But a unique break from all the other spots in the city.

The original Navy Yard was used for holding US Navy ships that were `mothballed', to be sold to other navies or scrapped. There are still several ships in the main basin waiting on their fate. The rest of the facility has been completely repurposed - new offices, a few restaurants, even a hotel. You can drive or walk to many of the piers to see the different ships on site. There are also a few small parks as well as a riverfront walk.

NOTE: You cannot board ANY of the ships in dock. This is a working facility - look, but don't touch.

Added bonus - At the time of our visit (late December 2023), the aircraft carrier USS John F. Kennedy is tied up and being scrapped. And you can get pretty close to it. Very big.

Just a pleasant diversion for a...

The Philadelphia Navy Yard is a landmark of American naval history and a beacon of modern redevelopment. Once the nation’s first shipyard, it has transformed into a dynamic mixed-use campus that is home to over 150 companies and 15,000 employees. The site blends its storied past with a vision for the future, featuring historic structures alongside cutting-edge facilities for industries ranging from fashion to life sciences. With its commitment to sustainable growth and innovation, the Navy Yard stands as a model of urban revitalization and a proud symbol of Philadelphia’s resilience and...