Shipbuilding Tribune - USS George H.W. Bush

USS George H.W. Bush Completes PIA at Norfolk Naval Shipyard

After four months at Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY), Sailors from the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) are headed back out to sea after successfully completing a short-term upgrade and maintenance period, Dec. 1. The ship’s planned incremental availability (PIA) is key in keeping the ship in top shape for its upcoming work-ups, [...]

December 4, 2012 | Posted in Also in the news,Americas,Company News,Featured,News by topic,Press releases,Regional news,Shipyard News | Read More »

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 »