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Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Holds Change of Command
February 4, 2022 — Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNS) held a Change of Command ceremony Friday, February 4 were Captain Daniel W. Ettlich was relieved by Captain Michael C. Oberdorf as Commander, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen and U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan were the shipyard’s honored guests at this event. PNS Business and Strategic Planning... MORE

HRMC Completes USS William P. Lawrence Availability Ahead of Schedule
January 21, 2022 — The Hawaii Regional Maintenance Center (HRMC) delivered the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer, USS William P. Lawrence (DDG 110), back to the fleet two days ahead of schedule, on Jan. 19, 2022, after a 10-month Docking Selected Restricted Availability (DSRA).Embedded within the Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance... MORE

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR HICKAM, Hawaii – Aboard the USS William P. Lawrence (DDG-110) from left to right, Ed Beams, ship superintendent, Vigor Marine, Eddie Conti ship superintendent, Vigor Marine, Tom Freeman project manager, Vigor Marine, Cmdr. Kevin McKormick, commanding officer, USS William P. Lawrence, Harry Herrera, project manager, HRMC, Cory Wagner, project manager, HRMC. (Official U.S. Navy photo by Lt. j.g. Jacob Jones, systems test officer and ship’s material maintenance officer)

USS Reagan begins SRA following 5th, 7th Fleet deployments
January 19, 2022 — USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) began a four-month selected restricted availability at Yokosuka, Japan, Jan. 13, 2022 following its recent five-month deployment across the 5th and 7th Fleet areas of operation.At the time of its return to Yokosuka, Japan, Oct. 16, 2021, Reagan was the U.S. Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier. During its... MORE

The navy’s only forward deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) comes alongside to prepare for a refueling-at-sea with the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Shiloh (CG-67), Sept. 28, 2021. Shiloh is attached to Commander, Task Force 70/Carrier Strike Group 5 conducting underway operations in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Rawad Madanat)

Mililani Native Selected as Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard’s Senior Executive Service Director
January 14, 2022 — PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii – Mr. John Ornellas, the Nuclear Engineering and Planning Manager for the Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PHNSY & IMF), was appointed its newest Senior Executive Service in October 2021.As the organization’s senior civilian, Ornellas reports directly to Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) in... MORE

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii – Mr. John Ornellas, the Nuclear Engineering and Planning Manager for the Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PHNSY & IMF), was appointed its newest Senior Executive Service in October. As the organization’s senior civilian, Ornellas reports directly to Naval Sea Systems Command in Washington, D.C., and is responsible for properly controlling radioactive work on nuclear propulsion plants. (Official U.S. Navy photo / Released).

HEAVY-LIFT OFF: PSNS & IMF transfers heavy lift crane to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
January 6, 2022 — Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility sent Crane 79 on its way to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, Maine, aboard a barge Nov. 20, 2021.Throughout the past few months, Crane 79 has been steadily prepared for shipment. The 2.2 million-pound crane was loaded aboard the barge in November to make its way to its new... MORE

Crane 79 sits ready to be loaded onto a barge for shipment from Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, Maine, Nov. 16, 2021. (U.S. Navy photo by Wendy Hallmark)

USS Louisiana Undocks, Moves Ahead In ERO Process
December 22, 2021 — USS Louisiana (SSBN 743) undocked Dec. 7, 2021, at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility, as part of an Engineered Refueling Overhaul, the final ERO for Ohio-class submarines.According to Louisiana Project Superintendent Ken Rogers, Code 392, Submarine Program Office, the ship arrived at PSNS & IMF Aug. 13, 2019, and... MORE

USS Louisiana (SSBN 743) undocked Dec. 7, 2021, at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility, as part of an Engineered Refueling Overhaul, the final ERO for Ohio-class submarines.

NSS-SY pillar construct demonstrates multi-agency commitment to transformation
December 22, 2021 — The Naval Sea Systems Command Transformation Office confirmed last month the final pillar construct for Naval Sustainment System – Shipyards, the Navy’s major initiative to improve work execution and shorten availability durations at the public shipyards.NSS-SY began in 2019 as a pilot program designed to remove barriers to productivity and in... MORE

NSS-SY: Delivering full system support tot he deckplate. Pillar diagram.

Nimitz Completes Availability One Day Early
December 22, 2021 — USS Nimitz (CVN 68) completed a six-month Chief of Naval Operations Planned Incremental Availability at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility Nov. 9, 2021, one day early.“The entire Nimitz team showed incredible dedication, diligence, and commitment to excellence for the duration of this complex availability, delivering the... MORE

Bonsai Tree Memorial Honors Spirit Of Fallen PHNSY Employees
December 14, 2021 — A memorial planter box was unveiled, this summer, at the Quality Assurance office, Code 135, of Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility as a gift honoring the memories of Roldan Agustin and Vince Kapoi, Jr. whose lives were sadly taken by an active-duty Sailor at Dry Dock 2, Dec. 4, 2019.Family members of Kapoi, Jr. and... MORE

The Kapoi family takes a close-up look at the memorial bonsai tree by Jason Hence. From left to right, Ason Abe - Code 139, Fallyn Kapoi - Code 139, Vernon Kapoi – Shop 38, Vince Kapoi, Sr. – Code 970, Jason Hence, NAVSEA Nondestructive Testing and Welding Programs Manager. (U.S. Navy photo by Dave Amodo released)

Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard remembers USS Oklahoma
December 7, 2021 — A ceremony honoring the Sailors of the USS Oklahoma (BB 37) was hosted on Ford Island today as part of a joint Navy and National Park Service multi-event commemoration of the 80th Anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941.During the ceremony, Sailors assigned to Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility... MORE

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (Dec. 7, 2021) - "Rosie" Mae Krier meets with Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Facility Commander Capt. Richard Jones in front of the USS Oklahoma Memorial and helm during the 80th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor when 429 Sailors and Marines on board lost their lives. Krier built B-17s and B-29s during the war. (U.S. Navy Photo by MC1 Jeffrey Hanshaw/Released).

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