FORM 8-K
Current Report
Pursuant to section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report: December 7, 2009
(date of earliest event reported)
Commission File Number 1-5109
TODD SHIPYARDS CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
91-1506719
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
1801- 16th AVENUE SW, SEATTLE, WASHINGTON 98134-1089
(Street address of principal executive offices - Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number: (206) 623-1635
Not Applicable
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Former name or former address, if changed since last report
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Item 8.01 Other Events
Todd Shipyards Corporation announced today its wholly owned subsidiary, Todd Pacific Shipyards Corporation ("Todd Pacific") was awarded a contract by the Military Sealift Fleet Support Command to perform mid-term availability work on the fleet replenishment oiler ship USNS Henry J Kaiser (T-AOE 187) ("Kaiser"). The overhaul and repair work includes tank cleaning and inspection, main engine overhaul work, communication and navigation aid maintenance, and various other machinery, ventilation, and piping items. The Kaiser is expected to arrive at Todd Pacific's Seattle shipyard on April 1, 2010 and is scheduled for a 42-day pier side availability. The firm fixed priced contract award is $3,031,336.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Dated: December 9, 2009.
/s/ Michael G. Marsh
By: Michael G. Marsh
On Behalf of the Registrant as
Secretary and General Counsel
