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Carderock Designs 3D-Printed Overboard Discharge Scupper Technology
July 17, 2023 — Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division employees have collaborated with Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center (MARMC) in Norfolk to design and 3D print overboard discharge scupper technology using polymers to eliminate running rust stains from U.S. Navy ships. The project is funded by Naval Sea Systems Command’s Painting Center of Excellence (05P)... MORE

Engineer Bill Manning uses a sealant to prevent water from getting in between the Very High Bond tape on the scupper and the surface of USS Kidd (DDG 100) in Everett, Wash., on June 21, before attaching the 3D-printed overboard discharge scupper. (U.S. Navy photo provided by Dr. Maureen Foley)

MARMC Leads USS Arlington Knuckle Boom Crane Repairs
January 26, 2022 — Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center (MARMC) recently completed knuckle boom crane repairs aboard USS Arlington (LPD 24) as the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship continues preparation for its upcoming deployment as part of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group (ARG).The knuckle boom crane is vital to amphibious operations. It is... MORE

Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center (MARMC) coordinates with Colonna’s Shipyard Inc. to conduct a weight test of the knuckle boom crane aboard USS Arlington (LPD 24).

MARMC’s Small Business Program Helps Ensure Success Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center (MARMC)
January 21, 2022 — Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center’s (MARMC) Small Business Program was recognized by Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) for contributions in exceeding command small business goals, Jan. 6.For the second year in a row, NAVSEA was acknowledged by the U.S. Navy for achieving their Small Business goals and MARMC’s support in that achievement was... MORE

MARMC Deputy of Small Business Programs Mae Mathieu

USS New York Undocks on 20th Anniversary of 9/11
September 11, 2021 — On the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, USS New York (LPD 21) undocked ahead of schedule at General Dynamics NASSCO-Norfolk.The San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship is currently in a Dry-docking Selected Restricted Availability managed by Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center (MARMC).New York has significant... MORE

NORFOLK, Va. (Sept. 9, 2021) Members of Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center’s (MARMC) Waterfront Operations team stand below USS New York (LPD 21) before preparations begin for undocking on the 20th anniversary of September 11.

NAMTS Expands Sailor Self Sufficiency with Acquisition of Diesel Engine Mockup
August 25, 2021 — Aug. 11, 2021, NORFOLK, Va. – For years, the Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center (MARMC) Diesel Shop had been interested in implementing the Navy Afloat Maintenance Training Strategy (NAMTS) Diesel Engine, Governor and Injector Repair Technician Job Qualification Requirement (JQR). While hands-on work accomplishment is the driving force... MORE

EN1(SW) Dallon Horman inspects three Detroit 12V71 diesel engines stored in a container at ACU2, still wrapped in cellophane from US Army base Fort Eustis. Used as diesel repair trainers for the US Army, the engines came complete with a steel frame engine stand, blowers, transmission, and expansion tanks.

MARMC Begins Using New Test and Inspection Record Program
June 29, 2021 — The Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center (MARMC) is using a new electronic record keeping program during the execution of the USS Stout (DDG 55) Docking Selected Restricted Availability that will improve maintenance teams’ ability to track quality assurance records.The Electronic Test and Inspection Record (ETIR), developed by BAE Systems... MORE

MARMC Brings STEM to Norfolk School
June 4, 2021 — Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center (MARMC) wrapped up its semester-long Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) program at Norfolk Christian Schools in Norfolk, Virginia, May 27.The program kicked off in March when MARMC’s STEM team began visiting the school twice a week to meet with middle and high school students. They provided... MORE

In Historic First, Navy’s Oldest Floating Dry Dock To Support Dive Boat Repairs
April 22, 2021 — For the first time, the Navy’s oldest floating dry-dock, the Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center’s (MARMC) Dynamic (AFDL 6), successfully docked a dive support boat, April 15.Dive Support Boat 1103, attached to the MARMC’s Dive Locker, will undergo emergent repairs. Boat 1103 is one of four dive boats in the Dive Locker’s fleet, which is vital... MORE

MARMC Sailor Becomes First Female to Earn Navy SGPI Certification
April 22, 2021 — A Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center (MARMC) Sailor recently became the first female to earn the Navy’s Steam Generating Plant Inspector (SGPI) certification. Chief Machinist’s Mate (SW/AW) Mayra Hudgens, assigned to the MARMC Engineering Department’s Steam and Propulsion Branch, completed the SGPI certification course, the final requirement... MORE

MARMC, Blue Water, USS Ford Partner for UAS Exercise
March 5, 2021 — Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center (MARMC) hosted the Blue Water Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Skyways team for an exercise that could impact the way the Navy handles transporting parts for repairs needed aboard forward deployed ships.MARMC, in collaboration with the USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) Beach Detachment and the Blue Water team, tested... MORE

Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center (MARMC) tests the abilities of a Blue Water Maritime Logistics UAS