SAN DIEGO – On Saturday, May 7, General Dynamics NASSCO shipbuilders launched and christened another ECO Class tanker that will join the Jones Act fleet. Once delivered, the Garden State will also join the ranks as one of the most fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly product tankers in the world. The Garden State is the third Read More >
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General Dynamics NASSCO Delivers First ECO Class Tanker for SEA-Vista LLC Partnership
SAN DIEGO – On Thursday, April 28, General Dynamics NASSCO delivered the first ship in a series of three ECO Class tankers currently under construction for SEA-Vista LLC. The new tanker symbolizes the emerging direction of the U.S. shipping industry toward cleaner, more fuel-efficient modes of transporting product between American ports. The ship, the Independence, is Read More >
General Dynamics NASSCO Christens Second ECO Class Product Carrier for American Petroleum Tankers
SAN DIEGO – On Saturday, April 23, General Dynamics NASSCO hosted a christening ceremony for the second ECO Class tanker for American Petroleum Tankers (APT) under construction at the company’s shipyard in San Diego. U.S. Representative Scott Peters spoke at the ceremony, and the ship’s sponsor, Mrs. Trang Cormack, christened the ship with the traditional Read More >
General Dynamics NASSCO Awarded Contract for Repair and Modernization of Amphibious and Combatant Ships
SAN DIEGO –General Dynamics NASSCO has been awarded a contract by the U.S. Navy to support amphibious warfare and surface combatant ships home-ported in the Port of San Diego. The indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract has a total potential value of $1.32 billion among three awardees. As part of the contract, NASSCO will help modernize, Read More >
NASSCO Fire Department Raises Nearly $3K for Annual Burn Institute Boot Drive
SAN DIEGO – With help from their colleagues, on March 2 the NASSCO Fire Department collected nearly $3,000 in cash and coins for the Burn Institute’s Annual Boot Drive at intersections nearby the company’s shipyard in Barrio Logan. With participation from more than 800 firefighters countywide, this event is the Burn Institute’s largest one-day fundraiser. Read More >
General Dynamics NASSCO Awarded $157 Million for USS Essex Phased Maintenance Availability
SAN DIEGO – General Dynamics NASSCO has been awarded a $156.5 million contract for a phased maintenance availability (PMA) aboard the USS Essex (LHD-2). General Dynamics NASSCO is a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD). The PMA will include the planning and execution of depot-level maintenance, alterations and modifications that will update and improve Read More >
General Dynamics NASSCO Delivers Second Liquefied Natural Gas Powered Containership
SAN DIEGO – Today General Dynamics NASSCO, a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), delivered the world’s second containership to be operated by liquefied natural gas (LNG), the Perla Del Caribe. The ship was delivered two months ahead of schedule and is the sister ship of the world’s first LNG-powered containership, the Read More >
Start of Construction for New Prime Line at NASSCO Shipyard
SAN DIEGO – On Monday, January 18, NASSCO shipbuilders signaled the start of construction for a new prime line at NASSCO, replacing the original line installed more than 40 years ago. Vital to the shipbuilding process, the prime line is where shipbuilding begins at NASSCO. The new line will operate about 30 percent faster, improve Read More >
General Dynamics NASSCO Delivers Three Lead Ships in 2015
SAN DIEGO – General Dynamics NASSCO delivered three lead ships in 2015: USNS Lewis B. Puller, the Isla Bella and the Lone Star State. Each vessel represents three new and separate ship classes and highlights the diverse portfolio of commercial and government contracts for the San Diego-based shipbuilding company. In June, NASSCO delivered the USNS Read More >
NASSCO & Ship Repair Association Spread Holiday Cheer in San Diego, Barrio Logan
SAN DIEGO – On Friday, December 18, shipbuilders from General Dynamics NASSCO, and other members of the Port of San Diego Ship Repair Association, donated more than 1,000 toys to the Salvation Army in San Diego and another 500 to the Barrio Station, located in Barrio Logan. The toys will be used as part of Read More >