Company

BOCONCO is an indian word that means "Man with great trumpet" or more probably BOsarge CONtracting COmpany.

BOCONCO, Incorporated was founded in 1997 by W. W. "Rusty" Bosarge, Jr. The company has operated from its present home in Bayou La Batre, Alabama since it's founding. We focus on the construction of mid-size work boat vessels and specialize in quality workmanship.

History

Since 1997, BOCONCO has built over 9 mid-size vessels including Oil Supply Vessels, Fishing Boats, and Lift Boats. Our customers are based all over the United States from Massachusetts to Houston.

Here is a brief timeline of our history:

• 1997 May – Founded
• 1999 – First boat to be built completely by BOCONCO delivered (a 126 ft OSV)
• 2001 – BOCONCO lands major Oil Supply Vessel Contract
• 2005 August – Katrina wipes out the office and the yard
• 2007 January – Delivery of our first boat since the storm - a 165 ft fishing vessel
• 2007 November – Delivery of the Fugro Enterprise: a 170 ft research boat
• 2009 March - Delivery of two 265 class lift boats

The BOCONCO shipyard March, 17 2009