Header
about | contact | sitemap | home
Mesothelioma

What is Mesothelioma

Pleural Mesothelioma

Peritoneal Mesothelioma

Pericardial Mesothelioma

Risk Factors

Symptoms

Stages

Asbestosis

Mesothelioma Treatment

Treatment Options

Treatment by stages

Chemotherapy

Medical Procedures

Imaging Scans

Types of Doctors

Clinical Trials

Clinical Trials Directory

Cancer Care Centers

Mesothelioma Specialists

Alternative Therapies

Asbestos

Types of Asbestos

Asbestos Industry

Asbestos History

In the Workplace

Asbestos Legislation

Asbestos Removal

Legal Help

Your Legal Rights

Choosing an Attorney

The Legal Process

Evaluating Your Case

Detyens Shipyards, Inc.

In 1962, William Detyens opened a new ship repair facility in Charleston, S.C.  As the company continued to grow, it began servicing both commercial and military vessels.  Throughout the next few decades, the need for naval repair stations grew and Detyens added yet another site, known as Shipyard River, to handle the increasing business.

Eventually, in the 1990s, Detyens also decided to lease the former Charleston Naval Shipyard when the Navy chose to downsize and move operations away from that location.  That gave them three large graving docks, machine shops, portal cranes and all the support structure necessary for a shipyard of that size.

At this point, Detyens’ attention shifted away from the naval market, allowing them to concentrate on the burgeoning commercial market.  They sold the Shipyard River location and opened a site on the Wando River in Mt Pleasant, South Carolina.

Today, Detyens has its headquarters at the old Charleston Navy Yard.  The company’s primary source of income remains the repair of commercial vessels though Detyens does limited naval work and is also involved in foreign military sales.  They have repaired and/or up-graded military vessels for several countries including Bahrain, Egypt, Portugal, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia.

Detyens employs nearly 800 people and boasts one of the largest ship repair oriented machine shops on the eastern seaboard. 

Since 1962, Detyens has repaired hundreds of ships, employing a number of specialists to perform important tasks.  Workers such as pipe fitters, boilermen, steam fitters, insulators, electricians, and plumbers participated in the overhaul of these vessels, sometimes coming in contact with dangerous asbestos, widely used in ships prior to the warnings of the mid-1970s.  Asbestos, when damaged, will release hazardous airborne fibers which can, in turn, be inhaled by those working with or near the material.

Many shipyard workers have been sickened due to asbestos exposure.  Have you developed mesothelioma due to your work at Detyens Shipyards, Inc.?  If you’re a meso victim, take time to learn about your legal rights and gather useful information about the disease and its treatment.  Order our free Mesothelioma Resource Kit today.

 

Free Mesothelioma Information Pack

Mesothelioma Packet Enter your information to receive a free mesothelioma information packet in 24 hours.

First Name:

Last Name:

Address:

City:

State:

Zip:

Telephone:

Email Address:

Is it possible you
or someone you
know has
mesothelioma?
Yes   No

frequently asked questions
glossary
job sites

Shipyards

Metal Works

Powerhouses

Other Job Sites

mesothelioma

Current News

Archived News

Residents near Old Hunters Point Shipyard Still Concerned about Asbestos

A meeting held earlier this week in San Franci ...

Asbestos Scare at Houses of Parliament

An official health and safety report issued earlier this week has revealed that the ser ...

Meso Drug ONCONASE to be Distributed in Israel

Alfacell Corporation, makers of the promising mesothelioma drug ONCONASE, has announced ...

Secretary at Iron Company Develops Mesothelioma

Group Offers Asbestos Removal Kit

Labor Union Searching for Former Shipyard Workers

Support

Coping Process

Managing Pain

Nutrition

For the Caregiver

Feelings After Diagnosis

Dealing with Symptoms

Practical Issues

Relationship Issues

Wills and DNRs

Resources

Thank you for visiting this website which is sponsored by the Law Firm of EARLY, LUDWICK, SWEENEY & STRAUSS, LLC. This website is devoted to the needs of people diagnosed with mesothelioma. The content contained herein was not prepared by medical professionals nor should it be taken as a substitute for medical advice. Additionally, this information is not intended to create an attorney-client relationship simply by its viewing. The creation of an attorney-client relationship requires more than viewing this or affiliated websites. Neither the transmission nor receipt of this website material will create an attorney-client relationship between sender and receiver. The material contained herein is general in nature and may not apply to your particular factual or legal circumstances. Online readers should not act on this information without seeking professional counsel. Please read our disclaimer for more information.