Shipbuilding Tribune

Norfolk Naval Shipyard Begins USS George H.W. Bush Planned Incremental Availability

USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) transited the Elizabeth River to Norfolk Naval Ship Yard (NNSY) in Portsmouth, Va., July 25. The transit marked the beginning of the ship’s four-month Planned Incremental Availability (PIA) period. The availability is a scheduled short-term upgrade and maintenance period for the ship, which completed its first combat deployment in [...]

July 27, 2012 | Posted in Also in the news,Americas,Conferences & Exhibitions,Featured,News by topic,Press releases,Regional news,Shipyard News | Read More »

USA: New Job Readiness Cells at NNSY Boost Shipyard Efficiency

Norfolk Naval Shipyard dedicated its first Job Readiness Cell May 17 in support of the USS West Virginia (SSBN 736) Engineered Refueling Overhaul. The new facility allows the shipyard to co-locate tools, consumables and a worksite close to the ship being repaired in one waterfront location. It also offers an indoor work area and a [...]

May 25, 2012 | Posted in Americas,Company News,Featured,News by topic,Press releases,Regional news,Shipyard News | Read More »