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Navy’s Fleet Replenishment Oiler Recapitalization Making Headway
January 13, 2021 — SAN DIEGO, Calif. – The future USNS John Lewis (T-AO 205), the Navy’s first-in-class Fleet Replenishment Oiler, launched from General Dynamics-National Steel and Shipbuilding Company (GD-NASSCO) on Jan. 12, marking a significant shipbuilding milestone. “Recapitalizing our aging fleet replenishment capabilities is a key component of making our... MORE

SAN DIEGO -- The future USNS John Lewis (T-AO 205), the Navy’s first-in-class Fleet Replenishment Oiler, launched from General Dynamics-National Steel and Shipbuilding Company (GD-NASSCO) on Jan. 12, marking a significant shipbuilding milestone.

NAVSEA to hold virtual media availabilities at Surface Navy Association
January 8, 2021 — WASHINGTON - Key officials from the Naval Sea Systems Command and affiliated program executive offices will speak virtually next week at the 2021 Surface Navy Association Symposium.Media representatives may register for the virtual symposium at no cost. Once registered at... MORE

Navy Issues RFP for Snakehead LDUUV Prototypes
December 23, 2020 — WASHINGTON – The U.S. Navy released a request for proposals (RFP) on Dec. 23 for the design, development, and fabrication of the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Program Executive Office Unmanned and Small Combatants’ Large Displacement Unmanned Undersea Vehicle (LDUUV) program, also known as Snakehead.With this solicitation, the government plans... MORE

SUPSALV Demonstrates two new Technologies
December 22, 2020 — WASHINGTON -- NAVSEA’s Supervisor of Salvage and Diving (SUPSALV/00C) demonstrated two new and innovative technologies at the Washington Navy Yard, Dec. 8-9.The systems, the Diver Augmented Vision Display (DAVD) and the Multiple Occupant Flexible Recompression Chamber (MOFRC), will improve safety and expand the Navy diver’s capabilities.DAVDThe... MORE

U.S. Navy diving helmet with Diver Augmented Vision Display (DAVD) installed.

Future USS Daniel Inouye Completes Builder’s Trials
December 21, 2020 — BATH, Maine -- The future USS Daniel Inouye (DDG 118) successfully completed Builder’s trials Dec. 19 after spending four days at sea off the coast of Bath, Maine. Builder's Trials consist of a series of in-port and at-sea demonstrations that allow the shipbuilder, General Dynamics Bath Iron Works (BIW), and the Navy to assess the ship's systems... MORE

The future USS Daniel Inouye (DDG 118) returns to the General Dynamics Bath Iron Works shipyard after successfully completing Builder's Trials on Dec. 19, 2020.

NAVSEA bids farewell to retiring Executive Director Smerchansky
December 21, 2020 — WASHINGTON -- The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) held a small retirement ceremony for its executive director, Mr. James Smerchansky, on the Washington Navy Yard, Dec. 18.Smerchansky, who began his career at NAVSEA directly out of college, retired after more than 35 years of service in the Navy Department.“On behalf of our entire NAVSEA and the... MORE

WASHINTON (December 18, 2020) -- Vice Adm. Bill Galinis, Commander, Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) presented Mr. Jim Smerchansky, Executive Director, NAVSEA the Superior Civilian Service Award during his Retirement Ceremony. The ceremony was held at the Washington Navy Yard Sail Loft.

PORTSMOUTH NAVAL SHIPYARD RETIRES BUOYANCY TANKS AFTER 46 YEARS OF SERVICE WITH UNDOCKING OF USS SANTA FE
December 18, 2020 — In 1969, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard halted its production of submarines and began its journey as a maintenance facility. Advancements in technology were drastically changing what was possible in developing larger, more complex submarines. With the advent of these new, improved platforms came the dilemma of outdated infrastructure. The floor of... MORE

Shipyard Commander, Rear Adm. Lewis A. Felton presents Gilbert Stevens the Navy Meritorious Civilian Service Award for his contribution in developing the buoyancy tank system at PNS, July 20, 1992.

Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Undocks USS Santa Fe On-time
December 18, 2020 — Portsmouth Naval Shipyard safely undocked USS Santa Fe (SSN 763) from the shipyard’s Dry Dock #1 on schedule December 14.Completion of this key event continues the critical path to deliver Santa Fe, but also maintains the vital construction timeline for the Dry Dock #1 super flood basin at the shipyard. The facility construction projects around Dry... MORE

SANTA FE (SSN 763) successfully exits dry dock #1 at the shipyard.

Navy Accepts Delivery of Future USS Mobile (LCS 26)
December 11, 2020 — MOBILE, Ala. – The Navy accepted delivery of the future USS Mobile (LCS 26) during a ceremony at Austal USA on Dec. 9.Mobile is the 23rd littoral combat ship (LCS) and the 13th of the Independence variant to join the fleet. Delivery marks the official transfer of the ship from the shipbuilder, Austal USA, to the Navy. It is the final milestone... MORE

Navy to Decommission USS Bonhomme Richard
November 30, 2020 — Below article re-posted from www.navy.mil: https://www.navy.mil/Press-Office/Press-Releases/display-pressreleases/Article/2429949/navy-to-decommission-uss-bonhomme-richard/ WASHINGTON – After thorough consideration, the Navy has decided to decommission USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), a Wasp-class amphibious assault ship, due to the extensive damage... MORE

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