SAN DIEGO – On Monday, February 20, NASSCO shipbuilders took the Liberty to sea for the very first time for tests and trials. Designed with increased fuel efficiency and optimized performance in mind, once delivered the Jones Act ship will join the ranks as one of the most environmentally-friendly product tankers in the world. The Liberty is the Read More >
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General Dynamics NASSCO Begins Construction on Fifth Ship in Expeditionary Sea Base Program for U.S. Navy
SAN DIEGO – On Wednesday, January 25, General Dynamics NASSCO, a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), began construction on a fifth ship for the U.S. Navy’s Expeditionary Transfer Dock (ESD)/Expeditionary Sea Base (ESB) program. Designed to provide advanced flexibility and capability for sea-to-shore missions, the newest ESB will include a 52,000 square-foot Read More >
General Dynamics NASSCO Christens Third ECO Class Tanker for SEA-Vista LLC and Celebrates Milestone Year
SAN DIEGO – On Saturday, December 17, General Dynamics NASSCO christened the Liberty, the third ECO Class tanker under contract with customer SEA-Vista LLC. Mrs. Debora Denning, wife of SEACOR vice president Tom Denning, christened the ship with the traditional break of a champagne bottle on the side of the ship. Designed for improved fuel Read More >
NASSCO Shipbuilders Remember U.S. Senator John Glenn
Regarding the passing of U.S. Senator John Glenn: Today we celebrate the life of an American hero and icon – Senator John Glenn. In 2014, NASSCO shipbuilders had the distinct honor of delivering the USNS John Glenn (ESD-2) to the U.S. Navy. A 785-foot-long ship designed to aid America’s uniformed men and women around the globe, Read More >
General Dynamics Announces Bath Iron Works, NASSCO Leadership Appointments; Harris to Retire
General Dynamics Announces Bath Iron Works, NASSCO Leadership Appointments; Harris to Retire FALLS CHURCH, Va. – General Dynamics (NYSE: GD) today announced that Dirk A. Lesko has been elected a vice president of the corporation and appointed as president of General Dynamics Bath Iron Works, and Kevin M. Graney has been elected a vice president Read More >
General Dynamics NASSCO Delivers the Constitution to SEA-Vista LLC Partnership
SAN DIEGO – On November 8, 2016, General Dynamics NASSCO shipbuilders delivered the Constitution, an American Jones Act-qualified ECO Class tanker, to SEA-Vista LLC. The ship was delivered during a special signing ceremony at the company’s shipyard in San Diego.
Photo Release: ECO Class Tanker Constitution Successfully Completes Sea Trials
SAN DIEGO – On Wednesday, October 26, the Constitution returned to the NASSCO shipyard following successful tests and trials off the coast of San Diego, California. The tanker is a 610-foot, 50,000 deadweight-ton, and LNG-conversion-ready product tanker with a 330,000 barrel cargo capacity. The new ECO Class tanker symbolizes the transformation of the U.S. shipping industry Read More >
Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus Visits NASSCO
On October 19, Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus – the U.S. Navy’s highest ranking official – visited the General Dynamics NASSCO shipyard as a final thank you to shipbuilders for their work in building and maintaining America’s fleet. [Show slideshow]
General Dynamics NASSCO Delivers Fourth ECO Class Product Carrier to American Petroleum Tankers
SAN DIEGO – On Monday, September 26, General Dynamics NASSCO delivered the fourth vessel in a series of five ECO Class product tankers under contract with American Petroleum Tankers. The Bay State was delivered during a special signing ceremony at the NASSCO shipyard in San Diego, CA. The Bay State is a 610-foot-long, 50,000 deadweight-ton, Read More >
General Dynamics NASSCO Master Shipbuilder Lays Keel for Eighth Ship in ECO Class Tanker Program
SAN DIEGO – On Friday, September 23, General Dynamics NASSCO hosted a keel laying ceremony for the Palmetto State, the eighth ship in an eight-ship ECO Class tanker program for two separate customers. NASSCO employee and Master Shipbuilder Bill Johnson laid the keel for the ship by welding his initials onto a steel plate Read More >
