General Dynamics NASSCO Christens and Launches Eco-Friendly Tanker, the Constitution SAN DIEGO – On Saturday, August 27, shipbuilders at General Dynamics NASSCO celebrated the christening and launch of the Constitution, the sixth ship in a series of eight eco-friendly tankers constructed or under construction at the company’s San Diego-based shipyard.
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General Dynamics NASSCO to Build Two Container Ships for Matson
SAN DIEGO –General Dynamics NASSCO, a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), announced today it has signed a contract with Matson Navigation Company, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Matson, Inc. (NYSE: MATX), for the design and construction of two Kanaloa-class liquefied natural gas (LNG)-capable containerships with roll-on, roll-off capability. The 870-foot-long, 3,500 Read More >
General Dynamics NASSCO Hosts Keel Laying Ceremony for future USNS Hershel “Woody” Williams
SAN DIEGO – On Tuesday, August 2, General Dynamics NASSCO hosted a keel laying ceremony for the future USNS Hershel “Woody” Williams, the U.S. Navy’s second Expeditionary Sea Base (ESB) currently under construction at the company’s San Diego shipyard. The ship’s namesake, Hershel Woodrow “Woody” Williams, spoke at the ceremony, and his two daughters, Travie Ross and Read More >
General Dynamics NASSCO–Norfolk Awarded CVN Maintenance Contract
NORFOLK, Va. – General Dynamics NASSCO–Norfolk was awarded the Mid-Atlantic CVN private sector maintenance contract by the U.S. Navy to perform non-nuclear planning and maintenance work during six Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) availabilities on four Nimitz-class aircraft carriers and one Gerald R. Ford-class carrier, home-ported in or visiting Norfolk, Virginia. The five-year cost-plus-award-fee and Read More >
General Dynamics NASSCO Marks Seventh Ship Delivery in Just Over a Year
This milestone includes the deliveries of lead ships for three separate classes constructed for four different customers, including the U.S. Navy and commercial shipping companies. SAN DIEGO – On Monday, July 25, General Dynamics NASSCO marked its seventh ship delivery in the span of just over a year. The Garden State, an ECO Class tanker Read More >
General Dynamics NASSCO–Norfolk Awarded $42 Million for USS Oak Hill Modification
NORFOLK, Va. – General Dynamics NASSCO–Norfolk was awarded a $42 million cost-plus-award-fee modification to a previously awarded contract for the repair and alteration for the USS Oak Hill (LSD-51). NASSCO–Norfolk will provide ship repair services including engine replacement/repairs, ballast tank preservation, habitability upgrades and close-in weapons system repairs. Work will be performed in Norfolk and Read More >
NASSCO Received Energy Efficiency Award from Port of San Diego
SAN DIEGO – September 28, 2015 – Port of San Diego Green Business Network 2015 Awards – This year, seven Network members received Sustainable Achievement Awards for demonstrating exemplary performance with sustainability initiatives. Each business submitted a questionnaire highlighting the sustainability initiatives implemented at their businesses over the past year. These businesses have shown dedication to Read More >
NASSCO Recognizes Environmental Stewards
NASSCO Recognizes Environmental Stewards This week we recognized employees and partners who have gone above and beyond to exemplify environmental stewardship in the shipyard through their actions, ideas, projects, and daily efforts. At NASSCO, we are proud of our efforts to reduce our footprint on the environment – and this year’s award nominees and recipients Read More >
