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Greater Logan Heights K-8 Students Invited to Name NASSCO’s New Tug Boat
This contest is closed. The winner will be announced on June 19. SAN DIEGO – As part of its Maritime Month celebration, General Dynamics NASSCO is inviting local K-8 students residing or attending school in the Greater Logan Heights community to name the company’s new tug boat. The 38-foot-long tug is currently under construction Read More >
General Dynamics NASSCO Christens and Launches Final Ship in ECO Class Tanker Program
SAN DIEGO – On Saturday, March 25, General Dynamics NASSCO christened and launched the Palmetto State – the final ship in an eight-ship ECO Class tanker program to be constructed at NASSCO. Congresswoman Susan Davis (CA-53) served as the principal speaker for the event. As the ship’s sponsor, Mrs. Linda Rankine christened the ship with Read More >
General Dynamics NASSCO Delivers Final ECO Class Tanker Constructed for SEA-Vista LLC
SAN DIEGO – On Wednesday, March 1, General Dynamics NASSCO delivered the Liberty, the third and final ship to be constructed for SEA-Vista LLC as part of a larger eight-ship ECO Class tanker program. In 2013, NASSCO entered into an agreement with SEA-Vista to design and build three 50,000 deadweight-ton, LNG-conversion-ready product carriers to include Read More >
Media: Liberty Sea Trials – General Dynamics NASSCO
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 >
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.