SAN DIEGO – General Dynamics NASSCO held a ribbon-cutting ceremony today to commission its new panel line, which expands steel production capabilities for the construction of commercial and government ships in San Diego. The new panel line enables distortion-free welding of plates as thin as five millimeters to produce lighter, more energy efficient ships. The Read More >
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General Dynamics NASSCO Begins Construction on First Ship in the T-AO Fleet Oiler Program for U.S. Navy
On September 20, 2018, General Dynamics NASSCO, a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), began construction on the future USNS John Lewis (T-AO 205), the first ship for the U.S. Navy’s John Lewis fleet oiler program. Representatives from NASSCO and the U.S. Navy gathered in San Diego for a ceremony to cut the Read More >
NASSCO Celebrates 200th Dry Docking in San Diego
NASSCO Builder’s 200th Docking! from General Dynamics NASSCO on Vimeo. General Dynamics NASSCO welcomed the USS Higgins (DDG 76) into the dry dock on August 29, 2018, marking the 200th dry docking at NASSCO since 1983. NASSCO’s robust ship repair operation spans both coasts and is primarily conducted in four strategic U.S. ports: Bremerton, Washington; Read More >
NASSCO Shipyards Receive Safety Improvement Awards
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA) awarded General Dynamics NASSCO’s shipyards in Norfolk, Mayport and San Diego with the prestigious Excellence in Safety and Improvement in Safety awards. SCA, the national association representing the U.S. shipyard industry, honors companies annually with safety awards for enhancement of operations and promotion of safety and Read More >
Second Matson Containership Begins Construction at General Dynamics NASSCO
SAN DIEGO – General Dynamics NASSCO started construction on the second ship in a two-ship series of Kanaloa-class containerships for Matson Navigation Company, Inc. Construction of Matsonia began with a ceremonial first cut of steel at NASSCO’s San Diego shipyard where the first ship in the series, Lurline, is 15 percent complete. Both ships will Read More >
General Dynamics NASSCO Delivers New Expeditionary Sea Base to United States Navy
SAN DIEGO – On February 22, 2018, General Dynamics NASSCO delivered the fourth expeditionary sea base, named after World War II Medal of Honor recipient Hershel “Woody” Williams, to the United States Navy’s Military Sealift Command. Construction of the USNS Hershel “Woody” Williams began October 2015 and involved more than 21,000 tons of steel. The Read More >
Keel Ceremony for USNS Miguel Keith (ESB 5)
SAN DIEGO – A time honored ceremony was held at General Dynamics NASSCO on January 30, 2018. Keel laying is a long-recognized tradition of laying down the backbone of a ship. It is a milestone that marks when a ship begins to come to life. With the help of our NASSCO weld team, Mrs. Mary Read More >
General Dynamics NASSCO Begins Construction on Matson Containership
SAN DIEGO – General Dynamics NASSCO has started construction on a Kanaloa-class containership for Matson Navigation Company, Inc., as part of a two-ship contract. The 870-foot-long, 3,500 TEU containership design provides the capability to transport containers, automobiles and rolling stock, including trailers. Using proven design standards, the design incorporates liquefied natural gas-capable main and auxiliary Read More >
General Dynamics NASSCO Christens USNS Hershel “Woody” Williams
SAN DIEGO – On Saturday, October 21, General Dynamics NASSCO hosted a christening and naming ceremony for the Navy’s newest Expeditionary Sea Base, the USNS Hershel “Woody” Williams (ESB 4). The ship’s namesake, Hershel Woodrow “Woody” Williams, spoke at the ceremony, and his two daughters, Travie Ross and Tracie Ross, officially named and christened the Read More >
General Dynamics NASSCO Named ‘Greenest Shipyard of the Year’
Liquefied natural gas (LNG) represents the next major innovation in ship propulsion. This week at the Green Shipping USA Summit we provided insight for how we designed and constructed the world’s first containerships to be powered by LNG. We also took home the award for Greenest Shipyard of the Year! Congratulations to the entire NASSCO Read More >