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U.S. Navy

Published
October 26, 2020

Navy analysts: Competing shipyard’s loss isn’t BIW’s gain

Bad news for Huntington Ingalls, the only other shipyard that makes Arleigh Burke-class destroyers for the Navy, doesn’t mean the Navy will be more inclined to give BIW future contracts to build ships, according to Navy analysts.
Published
October 21, 2020

Trump security advisor visits BIW, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard

In his visit to BIW Wednesday, O'Brien spoke with shipyard management about boosting the company's production to help reach President Trump's 355-ship Navy goal, a promise he made in 2016.
Published
August 30, 2020

Strike, pandemic further delay production at Bath shipyard

The USS Daniel Inouye, christened last summer, likely will be completed this winter, according to Bath Iron Works spokesman David Hench. It was originally scheduled to be delivered to the Navy about one year ago.
Published
August 10, 2020

Portland Navy Week goes virtual
Published
July 28, 2020

Racial justice turns to Navy ships named for Confederate battles, segregationists

Recent media reports say Navy leaders privately have been discussing what to do about certain ships amid a broader Department of Defense review of names and symbols that honor those who fought to preserve slavery or uphold white supremacy.

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Published
July 20, 2020

Striking BIW union asks Navy to confirm shipyard’s subcontracting demands

‘We don’t feel the Navy is pushing BIW to use subcontractors, but we’re not shy, we’ll come right out and ask,’ said Tim Suitter, Local S6 spokesman.
Published
July 9, 2020

Analysts: BIW’s future depends on union, management cooperation

Loren Thompson, chief operating officer of the Virginia-based Lexington Institute, said when tension between a company and its unions becomes a chronic issue, it can slow production and increase costs for the customer, the Navy, making the shipyard less likely to win future contracts.
Published
June 28, 2020

BIW gets $132 million contract adjustment from government as strike over union contract wages on

The contract modification will fund improvements at shipyard and to the performance of Arleigh Burke-class destroyers, the main type of ship BIW builds for the Navy.
Published
June 18, 2020

BIW VP: Contract offer delivers strong economic benefit to shipyard workers

The management team has presented solutions that help improve operations in a way that treats employees fairly.
Published
June 17, 2020

Local S6 president: For sake of Maine economy, BIW workers deserve fair contract

It’s time for an offer that honors experience, respects workers and provides career stability.