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NNSY uses crane mockup to save time and money on maintenance training
August 3, 2017 — PORTSMOUTH, Va. -- Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) began using a new crane mock-up in July that saves time and money by training employees to use waterfront cranes. ... MORE

Image: demonstration of crane operation techniques using a crane mock-up device

Whether testing cranes or carving them in wood, quality matters
July 17, 2017 — After spending all day testing cranes to ensure they work perfectly, Jeff Iller, a heavy equipment specialist with Code 722 Crane Test, goes home and continues to seek perfection in the shaping of wood... MORE

Jeff Iller, a Code 722 crane inspector, shows off a wood crane he made of walnut and maple that resembles a GMK mobile hydraulic extendable boom crane. The two-foot long crane has a boom which extends to 52 inches.

NNSY designates $2M for Innovation Fund in FY18
July 13, 2017 — NORFOLK—Norfolk Naval Shipyard’s Continuous Performance Improvement and Innovation Executive Steering Committee announced July 13 it is setting aside $2 million to fund workforce innovation in fiscal year 2018... MORE

NAVSEA adopting its own High Velocity Edge
July 12, 2017 — Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson outlined high velocity learning as one of four lines of effort in the 2016 Design for Maintaining Maritime Superiority. Since then, the concept, coined by Dr. Steven Spear in his 2009 book “The High-Velocity Edge” has been a leading call to action by leaders across the Navy, including Naval Sea Systems... MORE

New Commander at PHNSY & IMF
July 10, 2017 — Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PHNSY & IMF) welcomed Capt. Greg Burton as the 47th shipyard commander at a ceremony on Friday, July 7, 2017. Burton relieved Capt. Jamie Kalowsky, taking command of the largest industrial employer in the state of Hawaii and the largest ship repair facility between the U.S. West Coast and the Far East... MORE

Vice Adm. Thomas Moore, Commander Naval Sea Systems Command, congratulates Capt. Jamie Kalowsky on Kalowsky's relief as commanding officer of Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility. The 47th and new commanding officer, Capt. Greg Burton looks on. The change of command took place in front of the Shipyard Headquarters Building on Friday, July 7, 2017.

Norfolk Naval Shipyard's new pipe bending machine saves time and money
July 6, 2017 — NORFOLK, Va.--Capturing complex bends on pipes is an art form members of the Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) Pipe Group have harnessed for many years. Now entering a more modern era with a new dual-head pipe bending machine, NNSY is able to create more precise bends in a fraction of the time, thanks to modern, automated controls... MORE

NNSY Pipe Bender Work Leader Tommy Whitaker demonstrates the shipyard's new pipe bending machine.

PSNS & IMF manager honored by NAACP
June 30, 2017 — A senior manager at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility is among the Department of Defense personnel selected for 2017 honors by the NAACP... MORE

Dwight K. Otis, PSNS & IMF product line production manager

New waterjet cutting machine increases efficiency at Norfolk Naval Shipyard
June 29, 2017 — NORFOLK, Va. - Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) personnel recently installed a new water jet cutting machine here to increase maintenance capabilities and accelerate their ability to return ships to the fleet on time from maintenance availabilities... MORE

A Norfolk Naval Shipyard worker monitors a precision water cut on the shipyard's new water jet cutting machine. The shipyard uses the water jet cutting machine to fabricate new parts or replace worn parts during maintenance availabilities. The machine cuts a wide variety of materials using a high- pressure jet of water mixed with an abrasive substance. It was purchased and installed as part of NAVSEA's efforts to replace worn equipment and improve productivity.

PSNS & IMF employees earn NAVSEA awards for innovation, excellence
June 21, 2017 — One PSNS & IMF employee was honored for individual excellence and eight others were commended by NAVSEA for their participation in successful teams... MORE

PSNS & IMF recognizes excellence & innovation graphic

Surviving a sinking ship—WWII vet, daughter share personal story
June 15, 2017 — Ernie Schramm is a former World War II Sailor and a PSNS & IMF retiree. He is also a survivor of the Battle of Leyte Gulf and, more uniquely, of a ship that sank during the battle... MORE

Brett Gillard poses with his mother, Peggy Gillard, and grandfather, Ernie Schramm, following graduation from the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard Apprentice Program. Brett and his mother are current employees and Schramm retired from the command in 1981. (Personal photo provided by Peggy Gillard)

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