SAN DIEGO – Today, General Dynamics NASSCO christened the future USNS John Lewis (T-AO 205), the first ship for the U.S. Navy’s John Lewis-class fleet oiler program. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), served as the principal speaker at the ceremony, in addition to remarks from NASSCO and U.S. Navy representatives. Following her remarks, the ship’s Read More >
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General Dynamics NASSCO Begins Construction on Fourth Ship in the T-AO Fleet Oiler Program for the U.S. Navy
SAN DIEGO – On May 21, General Dynamics NASSCO started construction of the future USNS Robert F. Kennedy (T-AO 208), the fourth of six vessels for the U.S. Navy’s John Lewis-class fleet oiler program. Francisco Medina, a long-time NASSCO employee and the Start of Construction honoree, initiated the first cut of steel that will be Read More >
General Dynamics NASSCO Launches First Ship in the T-AO Fleet Oiler Program for the U.S. Navy
SAN DIEGO – On January 12, General Dynamics NASSCO launched the future USNS John Lewis (T-AO 205), the first of six vessels in the John Lewis-class fleet oiler program designed to support the U.S. Navy. Construction of the future USNS John Lewis (T-AO 205) began in the fall of 2018 and utilized more than 18, Read More >
Message from General Dynamics NASSCO’s President
Dear Fellow NASSCO Shipbuilders, The recent events that took place in our Nation’s Capitol were unprecedented. Like many of you, I have seen the images and watched the videos in absolute disbelief. When talking about NASSCO, I have often used the phrase “Fueling our economy and protecting our freedoms.” The ships we build for our Read More >
General Dynamics NASSCO Delivers Second Kanoloa-class Vessel for Matson
SAN DIEGO – On December 18, General Dynamics NASSCO delivered Matsonia, the second of two Kanaloa-class vessels built for Matson, a Honolulu-based shipping and logistics company. At 870 feet long, 114 feet wide (beam) and weighing over 50,000 metric tons, Matsonia will join the first ship, Lurline, as Matson’s largest ships. Matsonia and Lurline feature a Read More >
New Three-Year Labor Contracts Announced
We are pleased to announce new contracts between NASSCO and both the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Local 1998 and the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, District Lodge No. 947, Local Lodge No. 389. The new contracts become effective on October 1, 2020. These historic contracts are the result of significant work and preparation Read More >
General Dynamics NASSCO Lays Keel for Future USNS Harvey Milk
SAN DIEGO – On Thursday, September 3, General Dynamics NASSCO laid the keel for the future USNS Harvey Milk (T-AO 206), the second of six vessels in the John Lewis-class fleet replenishment oiler program for the U.S. Navy. Senator Dianne Feinstein, D-CA, and Ms. Paula Neira, former naval officer and USNA class of 1985, the ship’s Read More >
The Honorable John Lewis Passes Away
It is with deep sadness that we hear Congressman John Lewis has passed away. The shipbuilders of NASSCO will ensure his legacy will live on in the future USNS John Lewis (T-AO 205), the US. Navy’s first John Lewis-class fleet replenishment oiler and the lead ship of her class.
General Dynamics NASSCO and Matson Christen ‘Matsonia’
SAN DIEGO, July 6, 2020 — General Dynamics NASSCO and Matson, Inc., christened the second of two Kanaloa-class vessels, the largest combination container / roll-on, roll-off (“con-ro”) ships ever built in the United States, in a ceremony at the NASSCO shipyard in San Diego, CA on Thursday, July 2, 2020. The new vessel was christened Read More >
General Dynamics NASSCO Delivers Lead Ship of Matson Kanaloa-class
SAN DIEGO – On December 26, General Dynamics NASSCO delivered Lurline, the lead ship of the two-vessel Kanaloa-class, built for Honolulu-based shipping and logistics company, Matson. Lurline is the largest combination containership/roll-on, roll-off (“ConRo”) vessel constructed in the United States. The 870-foot-long, 3,500 TEU Lurline provides the capability to transport containers, automobiles, trailers and rolling Read More >
