It's no secret, most of us would like to stay in our own home as we age. Yet, sometimes our loved ones just need a little extra help to remain comfortable at home. That's where Always Best Care can help....we are dedicated to exceeding expectations....always.
They say that your golden years are the best years of your life. For most older Americans, that's how it should be - a time to relax, reflect, and live life in a familiar place. After all, senior citizens in the U.S. have worked tirelessly to build a better economy, serve their communities, and raise families.
However, as seniors grow older, completing daily tasks like showering and enjoying activities such as visiting the historic Edgar Allan Pоe National Historic Site gets harder without someone by their side. Unfortunately, many older Americans aren't able to rely on their adult children for help. The reality in today's world is that family members do not have the skills or time to dedicate to caring for their parents. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.
Our in-home care services are for people who prefer to stay at home as they grow older but need ongoing care that family or friends cannot provide. More and more older adults prefer to live far away from long-term, institutionalized facilities and closer to the place where they feel most comfortable - their home. Home care in Philadelphia, PA is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
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Service AreasSince 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.
Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.
The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.
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Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.
When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.
The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.
At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.
To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:
If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.
Common personal care services include assistance with:
Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.
Common home helper care services include assistance with:
Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors. That way, older adults can enjoy their favorite local activities, such as visiting Fairmount Park with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.
Common companionship services include:
According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. So, if you've always wanted to eat at the local Volvér or visit Powel House, don't feel bad. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.
At the end of the day, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.
If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.
Always Best Care in-home services are for older adults who prefer to stay at home but need ongoing care that friends and family cannot provide. In-home care is a safe, effective way for seniors to age gracefully in a familiar place and live independent, non-institutionalized lives. The benefits of non-medical home care are numerous. Here are just a few reasons to consider senior care services from Always Best Care:
According to AARP, 9 out of 10 seniors prefer to age in place within the comfort of their own home. With in-home care, seniors have a way to stay at home, receive the care they need, and maintain a sense of independence, improving overall wellness.
If you or a member of your family have assumed the role of caregiver for your senior loved one, you know how stressful the job can be. Between caregiver burnout and constant worry, being a family caregiver is hard. In-home care relieves your burden and gives you peace of mind knowing that your older family member is in expert hands.
Unlike nursing homes, where the staff and residents rotate frequently, seniors can foster new friendships and build bonds with their caregiver. Seniors who socialize on a regular basis are often happier, which fosters positivity and leads to increased wellbeing.
No two seniors need the same kind of in-home care assistance. That is why each of our Care Plans is tailored to meet our client's individual needs. We offer plans that cover everything from light housekeeping to more involved duties like transportation to doctor's appointments. Our Care Coordinators will work closely with you to develop a personalized plan to ensure your senior's needs are exceeded.
Always Best Care offers a full array of care options for patients at all levels of health. With our trusted elderly care services, your loved one will receive the level of care necessary for them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.
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While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit - something that is unavailable to many older people today.
In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a strange nursing home, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.
How much does a senior's home truly mean to them?
A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, then, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old.
With the help of elderly care in Philadelphia, PA, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.
Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors.
Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.
For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like a nursing home. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.
More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier and more affordable to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, seniors who age in the comfort of their homes can save thousands of dollars per month.
In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, are often less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.
With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.
In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.
Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.
At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.
In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:
When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.
Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.
At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in Philadelphia, PA understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.
Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.
Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.
While it's true that many seniors prefer to age at home, sometimes in-home care isn't the best fit. For those seniors and their families, choosing an assisted living facility makes more sense. Unfortunately, finding the optimal care facility is easier said than done in today's day and age. That's when Always Best Care's assisted living referral services begin to make a lot of sense.
Assisted living is a form of housing intended for seniors who require varying degrees of medical and personal attention. Accommodations may include single rooms, apartments, or shared living arrangements. Assisted living communities are typically designed to resemble a home-like environment and are physically constructed to encourage the independence of residents.
At assisted living communities, seniors receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also benefit from coordination of services with outside healthcare providers, and monitoring of resident activities to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Caregivers who work at assisted living communities can also provide medication administration and personal care services for older adults.
Other services offered within assisted living communities can include some or all of the following:
At Always Best Care, our representatives can match your senior's emotional, physical, and financial needs with viable assisted living communities nearby. Results are based on comparative data, so you can select the best choice for you or your loved one.
Always Best Care works closely with local senior living communities to gain valuable knowledge that we then use to help seniors and their loved ones make informed decisions. This information can include basic care and rent, resident availability, and services provided. Because Always Best Care is compensated by these communities, we provide senior living referral services at no extra cost to you.
Some of the most popular assisted living communities to consider in our area include the following:
For many seniors, moving into a senior living community revolves around how and when they want to make a transition to more involved care. Some seniors are more proactive about transitioning to independent living. Others choose to remain home until their care needs or other requirements are satisfied. Remember - our staff is here to help. Contact our office today to learn more about assisted living communities and how we can find a facility that exceeds your expectations.
The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Always Best Care Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:
A discussion of your needs and how our trained caregivers can offer assistance in the most effective way
A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive
Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider
Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.
If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.
At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in Philadelphia, PA 24-hours a day or only need a respite for a couple of hours, we are here to serve you.
When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.
This year, three previous winners went head-to-head in a public vote to become a permanent Herr's flavor. See if your favorite flavor won.PHILADELPHIA — Herr's Foods Inc., one of Pennsylvania's most beloved brands, has named a winner in its "Flavored by Philly: Crunch Off" potato chip flavor contest.Fans of the snack company may remember its previous three Flavored by Philly contests, in which the public submitted potato chip flavors inspired by Philadelphia foods, then a public vote chose a winner among three...
PHILADELPHIA — Herr's Foods Inc., one of Pennsylvania's most beloved brands, has named a winner in its "Flavored by Philly: Crunch Off" potato chip flavor contest.
Fans of the snack company may remember its previous three Flavored by Philly contests, in which the public submitted potato chip flavors inspired by Philadelphia foods, then a public vote chose a winner among three finalist flavors.
But in 2025, Herr's put the three victorious flavors up against each other, with the winner earning a permanent spot among the brand's potato chip flavor varieties.
The competitors in the Crunch off were:
Long Hots & Sharp Provolone (2022 Winner)Inspired by a local Philadelphian, this chip brings the heat with bold roasted pepper flavor, sharp provolone undertones, and a gradually building mild spice.
Tomato Pie (2023 Winner)Paying homage to Corropolese Bakery’s signature dish, this chip features the familiar flavors of sweet tomato sauce and Romano cheese paired with Herr’s signature hearty crunch.
Special Hot Stromboli (2024 Winner)Modeled after Romano’s Special Hot Stromboli, this flavor delivers a savory blend of cheese and spices with just the right amount of heat—capturing the essence of a Philly classic.
And it turns out snackers' desire for a bit of heat was undefeatable, as Long Hots & Sharp Provolone outpaced Tomato Pie and Special Hot Stromboli in votes and sales.
This year’s competition saw 199,008 votes, a 654 percent increase in participation, making it the most engaging contest yet.
"We’re always looking for ways to celebrate the incredible flavors of our region, and Long Hots & Sharp Provolone Potato Chips truly captures the bold, unique spirit of Philadelphia," Ed Herr, Executive Chair of Herr Foods Inc., said. "The outpouring of support from our fans this year was unparalleled, and we’re proud to make this winning flavor part of our everyday lineup."
Long Hots & Sharp Provolone will be available year-round beginning in January 2026.
"Is someone gonna photoshop the Eagles Super Bowl ring on Taylor Swift or should I do it?" one fan said.PHILADELPHIA, PA — Philly area native and pop music superstar Taylor Swift announced her engagement to Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce Tuesday, sparking reactions from her new extended family and the Philadelphia sports faithful alike.Swift announced her engagement in a Tuesday Instagram post featuring the pair posing in a flower garden.Eagles franchise legend Jason Kelce didn't make an immediate...
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Philly area native and pop music superstar Taylor Swift announced her engagement to Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce Tuesday, sparking reactions from her new extended family and the Philadelphia sports faithful alike.
Swift announced her engagement in a Tuesday Instagram post featuring the pair posing in a flower garden.
Eagles franchise legend Jason Kelce didn't make an immediate direct comment, but his various ventures voiced plenty.
"Is something happening? Did I miss something?" the Kelce-owned Garage Beer shared.
Meanwhile the Kelce brothers popular podcast New Heights shared a photo of the engagement, saying "NEW NEWS!!!!!"
The podcast also reshared a clip of the brothers talking about Travis Kelce's trip to a Swift concert before he actually met her.
Philly fans and figures had a broad spread of reactions.
"Jason Kelce in a tuxedo T-Shirt trying to give a Best Man speech that incorporates an Emily Brontë quote, a Mac Miller lyric, and a marketing plug for Garage Beer," one fan wrote.
"Is someone gonna photoshop the eagles super bowl ring on Taylor Swift or should I do it," another added.
"The Eagles delayed Taylor Swift’s engagement by 6 months lol," said another.
Swift has long held an unusual place in Philly sports fandom. Beloved for her local connection to her hometown of Reading, she sang the national anthem before a Phillies World Series game in 2008. She also performed at Sixers and Reading Phillies games long before she was a star. For years, she was seen out and about around the world wearing Eagles gear.
When she began dating Travis, the connection wasn't severed, just made more confused. Jason had, by then, established himself into an Eagles franchise legend and such a larger than life figure that it almost more deeply incorporated Swift into the Philly sports world.
But there was a growing rift of mutual animosity between Philly and Kansas City following the Birds loss in Super Bowl 57, and while Jason remained a prominent figure in the Eagles organization and the NFL after his 2024 retirement, his departure from the team and the 2025 Super Bowl rematch with Kansas City served to underline the split between Swift and Philly.
The engagement news comes not only in the midst of Swift's new album release, but also just an hour or so after ESPN broke a story about Travis considering retirement following the 2025-26 season.
Prominent in the story: Travis’s refusal to retire on a losing note after the Super Bowl 59 blowout at the hands of the Birds.
Back in February, Eagles superstar Saquon Barkley publicly defended Swift after she was briefly booed at the Super Bowl.
"She was an Eagles fan her whole life, I think the Swifties should come to our side," Barkley added.
Theatre ExilePhiladelphia, PADESCRIPTIONNotice: Audition Call Type: EPAAUDITION DATEMonday, September 15, 2025BREAK: 1:30PM - 2:30PMAPPOINTMENTSAppointments can be made online https://www.theatreexile.org/j... . Contact [email protected] with questionsCONTRACTSPT$605 weekly minimum (SPT 6)SEEKINGEquity actors for roles in JOB.SEEKING:J...
Theatre ExilePhiladelphia, PA
Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA
AUDITION DATE
Monday, September 15, 2025
BREAK: 1:30PM - 2:30PM
APPOINTMENTS
Appointments can be made online https://www.theatreexile.org/j... . Contact [email protected] with questions
CONTRACT
SPT
$605 weekly minimum (SPT 6)
SEEKING
Equity actors for roles in JOB.
SEEKING:
JANE (CAST) – female, 25-30, white, young professional living in the Bay Area, knows how to dress to fit in, “self-aware” to a fault, wouldn’t be out of place at SoulCycle.
LOYD (CAST) – male, sixties or older, white, lived in the East Bay his whole life, rocks a hippie-adjacent sort of look, has a high opinion of himself, wouldn’t be out of place at a Grateful Dead show.
PREPARATION
Performers should prepare two contemporary, contrasting monologues. Total time 5 minutes. *Please note that we do not produce musicals at this time and your submission should not consist of a song. Please bring your headshot and resume stapled together.
LOCATION
Theater Exile
1340-48 S 13th St
Philadelphia, PA 19147
Entrance through courtyard on 13th Street - through gate
PERSONNEL
Max Wolf Friedlich, Playwright
EXPECTED TO ATTEND:
Deborah Block, Production Artistic Director & Director of JOB
Darnelle Radford, Director of Operations
OTHER DATES
1st Rehearsal: Tuesday 10/7/25
1st preview: 10/30
Opening: 11/6
Close: 11/23
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An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.
Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition.
Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.
SPT $605 weekly minimum (SPT 6)
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In addition to restoring some routes, some routes will have augmented service to prevent crowding and pass-ups, city officials said.PHILADELPHIA — SEPTA and the City of Philadelphia announced some bus routes are coming back to help kids get to and from school.The city Thursday laid out a plan to restore SEPTA school transportation service using a portion of the existing $135 million transit subsidy in the city's fiscal year 2026 budget.Starting Tuesday, SEPTA to restore priority routes that were eliminated or red...
PHILADELPHIA — SEPTA and the City of Philadelphia announced some bus routes are coming back to help kids get to and from school.
The city Thursday laid out a plan to restore SEPTA school transportation service using a portion of the existing $135 million transit subsidy in the city's fiscal year 2026 budget.
Starting Tuesday, SEPTA to restore priority routes that were eliminated or reduced, enabling students to get to school on time and return home safely, while alleviating crowding for all riders.
To enable students to get to school, service will be restored on the 84, 88, 452, 461, 462, 476, 478, and 484 routes.
Service on the 31 will be restored from Overbrook Park to 63rd and Market streets.
Service will be augmented on routes that serve a significant number of students to reduce crowding and pass-ups - the 14, 20, 23, 26, 47, 63, 67, 70, 82, T2, and T5.
"We are proud that our City teams moved quickly with SEPTA to find a way to restore transit services in the areas where students are most affected by the cutbacks that started on the first day of school this week," Mayor Cherelle L. Parker said. "Making sure that all of our city’s children and youth can get to school on time and safely is one of our top priorities. We need our students – Philadelphia’s future – to be at school learning and participating in extracurricular activities without interruption or challenges."
SEPTA agreed in concept to dedicate a portion of the city’s extra operating subsidy paid to the transit agency in fiscal year 2026 to restore service to priority bus lines that enable students to get to school and alleviate crowding.
This development comes as part of the City’s ongoing efforts to support impacted transit riders during the current Pennsylvania state budget impasse.
SEPTA worked closely with the Transportation Workers Union Local 234 to put together a plan to operationalize the service.
A South Korean shipbuilder will pump $5 billion of capital expenditure into a shipyard in Philadelphia, Pa., to bolster the country’s ongoing investments in U.S. shipbuilding, the company announced.Korean-owned Hanwha, which late last year bought the Philly Shipyard and renamed it Hanwha Philly Shipyard, disclosed the investment Tuesday, one day after South Korea’s president met with President Donald Trump in the Oval Office.“The $5 billion program will be dedicated to the installation of additional docks and ...
A South Korean shipbuilder will pump $5 billion of capital expenditure into a shipyard in Philadelphia, Pa., to bolster the country’s ongoing investments in U.S. shipbuilding, the company announced.
Korean-owned Hanwha, which late last year bought the Philly Shipyard and renamed it Hanwha Philly Shipyard, disclosed the investment Tuesday, one day after South Korea’s president met with President Donald Trump in the Oval Office.
“The $5 billion program will be dedicated to the installation of additional docks and quays to increase capacity,” reads a company news release.
The investment comes as the new South Korean owners want to start building military ships at the yard on the banks of the Delaware River and increase the production of both military and commercial vessels.
“Hanwha is also reviewing the build-out of a new block assembly facility. Through this expansion, Hanwha aims to increase Philly Shipyard’s annual production volume from less than two vessels to up to 20,” the release continues. “As a global leader in [liquefied natural gas] vessels, Hanwha aims to produce LNG carriers, naval modules and blocks, and, in the long-term, naval vessels out of its U.S. shipyard.”
During the Monday meeting with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung at the White House, Trump acknowledged the length of time needed to ramp up shipbuilding.
“We really gave up the shipbuilding industry foolishly, many years ago,” Trump said. “But we’re going to start it up again.”
During a visit to Hanwha Philly Shipyard last month, chief executive officer David Kim said he hopes the yard can build 10 ships per year in a decade, USNI News previously reported.
“We’re already in discussions with the Navy [for] different opportunities,” Kim told reporters last month. “There is a lot of support because if you’re following what’s going on with the Navy and shipbuilding: crisis. Falling behind the number of ships versus the Chinese Navy. Every project [is] behind at least one to three years and that number [is] getting longer. Every project being over budget. And so the Navy needs capacity.”
South Korea will invest $150 billion in American shipbuilding to meet obligations under a recently negotiated trade agreement between the U.S. and South Korea, according to Hanwha. That investment is more than the $100 million Hanwha paid for the Philly Shipyard last year.
“Hanwha Philly Shipyard is expected to play a key role in future collaboration between the two countries,” reads the company release.
Meanwhile, another South Korean company on Tuesday announced a separate investment in U.S. shipbuilding. Samsung Heavy Industries will team up with Vigor Marine Group to perform maintenance on U.S. ships overseas.
“The collaboration will bring expanded forward-deployed maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) capacity to the Indo-Pacific region, offering the U.S. Navy and Military Sealift Command (MSC) a compelling new option to keep vessels mission-ready,” reads a company news release from Vigor. “In addition, the two leading companies may explore opportunities to support a U.S. shipbuilding renaissance, including a return to Vigor Marine Group’s shipbuilding roots in the Pacific Northwest.”
The U.S. has been experimenting with repairing Military Sealift Command ships in foreign shipyards over the last year. In March, Hanwha Ocean’s Geoje shipyard finished repairing Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo ship USNS Wally Schirra (T-AKE-8) as part of a pilot program, USNI News reported.
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