The Democratic chairman and ranking Republican on a House Armed Services subcommittee toured Navy shipbuilder Bath Iron Works on Friday and offered assurances to shipbuilders amid reports of possible cuts. Read More
Maine Senate President Troy Jackson was working for the parent office of the largest Bath Iron Works employees union when he sent a December letter to the shipyard criticizing hiring practices and noting the Legislature could reconsider a large tax break. Read More
House Speaker Sara Gideon and Senate President Troy Jackson in a letter to the shipyard's president said it has not lived up to its “end of the bargain.” Read More
The U.S. Department of Defense wants to reduce the number of newer, expensive destroyers that it commissions from Bath Iron Works in the future, but the plan is only in the early stages and seems to have run into instant resistance from the White House. Read More
Bath Iron Works is sweetening the pot with a $500 stipend for participating students as the shipyard seeks to replace retiring skilled workers. Read More
The Coast Guard has reopened competitive bidding to build a new class of cutters potentially giving the shipyard another shot at the project after it lost on the bid two years ago. Read More
The additional delay in final delivery of the destroyer, designated the DDG-1000, may increase doubts the Navy can build, outfit and deliver vessels on time and within cost targets. Read More
The contractor that wins the bid would be expected to produce two warships a year from 2021 to 2029 at a cost of about $900 million each. Read More
Raymond Gauthier was notified last week by a letter from the president of the international union that he was cleared of all wrongdoing. Read More
John Carr, a spokesman for the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, said Friday that the international office sent Tony Blevins to oversee the chapter earlier in the week. Read More
Twenty-two people were arrested in Bath on Saturday for allegedly obstructing a public way as they protested outside Bath Iron Works during the christening ceremony of a new destroyer. Read More
A Hawaii delegation brought a tropical flair to a state known for cold weather. Read More
It is the first time a U.S. Navy ship has been named after a member of the Coast Guard. Read More
A new report by the Government Accountability Office criticizes the U.S. Navy and Bath Iron Works for more than 320 “serious deficiencies” found upon inspection. Read More
The protesters were arrested after allegedly blocking traffic during a christening ceremony for the future USS Lyndon B. Johnson. Read More
The frigate design, based on the F100 by partner Navantia, was presented during the annual Sea-Air-Space industry exposition. Read More
Twenty-five protesters were arrested Saturday morning outside Bath Iron Works after allegedly blocking traffic during a christening ceremony for the future USS Lyndon B. Johnson. Read More
Former President Lyndon B. Johnson's daughters christened a stealthy warship bearing his name on Saturday. Read More
