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The MARF DLA Project: A Model of Teamwork and Innovation at Kesselring Site
January 12, 2026 — In a remarkable display of technical expertise and collaboration, the MARF Defueling Layup Availability (DLA) Project at the Kesselring Site in New York completed eight weeks ahead of schedule thanks to the skilled on-site expertise of Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) workers. The 70,000 resource-day project, which involved the defueling of the MARF prototype—a cornerstone in training U.S. Navy nuclear operators and testing advanced propulsion technologies since 1976—has become a testament to what can be accomplished through dedicated teamwork and innovative problem-solving... MORE

As part of the MARF Defueling Layup Availability (DLA) Project at the Kenneth A. Kesselring Site (KSO), West Milton, New York, Norfolk Naval Shipyard workers, Lucia Specialized Hauling of VA, Inc., New York State Police and other agencies partnered to transport a loaded spent fuel shipping container which will be sent to Idaho National Laboratory, Idaho Falls, Idaho for extensive testing.

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