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Rodriguez Shipbuilding

Alabama-based shipbuilder of steel and aluminum vessels up to 200 feet, serving customers across the Americas and Africa.

Last updated September 16, 2026

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Overview

Rodriguez Shipbuilding, Inc. is an internationally known builder of boats and ships based in Coden, Alabama. Founded in 1976 by the Rodriguez family as Rodriquez Boat Builders, Inc., the company specializes in cargo vessels, tug boats and fishing boats. It has completed over 265 vessels, including lift boats, cargo vessels, excursion yachts, fishing vessels and tug boats, for customers throughout North and South America and Africa. The company builds with steel and aluminum up to 200 feet and offers both stock and custom designs. In 2012 Joseph Rodriguez bought full ownership of the company and changed the name of the business to Rodriguez Ship Building, Inc.

History

In 1976 the Rodriguez family founded Rodriquez Boat Builders, Inc., specializing in cargo vessels, tug boats and fishing boats. The company is located in Coden, Alabama, near Bayou La Batre and Mobile, an area known for boat building expertise and served by two main deep water channels, Bayou La Batre and Bayou Coden. Over the years the company grew during good times and maintained its position during lean years. It has built more than 265 vessels for customers on every American coast as well as Central and South America and Africa. In 2012 Joseph Rodriguez bought full ownership of the company and changed the name of the business to Rodriguez Ship Building, Inc.

Products and positioning

Quality boats delivered on schedule at real value; full-service shipbuilder with steel and aluminum construction up to 200 feet, offering stock or custom designs.

  • Lift Boats

  • Cargo Vessels

  • Excursion Yachts

  • Fishing Vessels

  • Tug Boats

  • River Barges

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