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Eye on Innovation: New Submerged Arc Welder Machine Boosts Efficiency at Norfolk Naval Shipyard
October 25, 2021 — Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) recently added a valuable tool to its arsenal of equipment, a new Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) Submerged Arc Welder (SAW). This machine was delivered to the Welding Shop (Shop 26) ready for action and brings with it new capabilities to the workforce, including producing cleaner welds on shafts.“Unlike other... MORE

The newly acquired Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) Submerged Arc Welder (SAW) arrived at Norfolk Naval Shipyard thanks to support from individuals from Code 926, Code 930, Code 981, and Code 138.

The Shadow Knows: NNSY’s Radiological Controls Mentoring Program
October 21, 2021 — There is a misconception that surveys can be just a check in the box and that little results from them, including the annual Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute (DEOMI) Organization Climate Survey (DEOCS). This survey assesses 19 factors that can impact an organization’s climate and ability to successfully achieve its mission based on... MORE

Radiological Engineering Division Head Scott Cooney with Health Physicist Jeanette Walden during a shadow session.

Teamwork and innovation save $3 million, more than 60 days for USS New Hampshire
October 19, 2021 — Thanks to collaborative teaming between Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY), Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNSY), Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), and Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center (MARMC), innovative repairs were recently completed on USS New Hampshire (SSN 778), saving more than 60 days and an estimated $3 million. Repairs were performed on... MORE

210507-N-ON977-1001 (May 7, 2021) The Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS New Hampshire (SSN 778) returns to port at Naval Station Norfolk, May 7,2021. New Hampshire returns following a deployment that supported national security interests and maritime security operations at sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Alfred A. Coffield)

Divinity among Heroes: A Surge Maintenance Sailor’s 9/11 Memorial Tribute
September 11, 2021 — The events of September 11, 2001 brought out the fundamental humanity of so many people. The desire for human connection and shared grief had perfect strangers drawn to one another. On the days following 9/11, as it became commonly known, it was discovered how much people can care about one another. Americans reached out in heroic ways to assist... MORE

In the Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Fire and Emergency Services firehouse aboard Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) the “Divinity Among Heroes” memorial artwork stands in an ambulance bay. The tribute piece is made up of 30,000+ drywall and trim screws, 2,978 one-inch wooden blocks, the base, a simulated fire truck, is constructed of authentic gauges, cranks, handles, hoses, chevrons, and plates from a decommissioned fire truck and it stands 12 foot tall by four foot wide.

NNSY’s Patriot Day Ceremony: Remembering September 11th – 20 Years Later
September 11, 2021 — On the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, 19 terrorists from the Islamist extremist group al Qaeda hijacked four commercial aircraft and crashed two of them into the North and South Towers of the World Trade Center complex in New York City. A third plane crashed into the Pentagon in Arlington, Va. After learning about the other attacks, passengers on the... MORE

Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) held its Patriot Day ceremony on Friday, Sept. 10, to commemorate the lives of those lost and the courage and bravery of all the first responders who helped save lives during the historic September 11, 2001 attacks. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, which were the worst attacks on American soil since the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, in 1941.

NNSY Senior Leaders Meet to Discuss DEOCS Findings and Plan Next Steps
September 2, 2021 — Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) employees recently participated in the Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute (DEOMI) Organization Climate Survey (DEOCS). The survey assesses 19 factors that can impact an organization’s climate and ability to successfully achieve its mission based on feedback from civilian employees and military members. NNSY... MORE

Following the completion of a recent Defense Equal Management Institute (DEOMI) Organization Climate Survey (DEOCS), Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) leaders shared their department’s their code’s findings, solutions to address those findings, previous or future challenges, and wins.

Norfolk Naval Shipyard’s Harbor Patrol Units Keep the Waterways Safe
August 30, 2021 — On October 12, 2000, suicide terrorists exploded a small boat alongside the USS Cole (DDG 67) as it was refueling in the Yemeni port of Aden. The blast ripped a 40-foot-wide hole on Cole, killing 17 Sailors and injuring many more.Steps have been taken since then to ensure something like this doesn’t happen again both overseas and in the United... MORE

Master-at-Arms Seaman Lauren McCarty scans the area looking for potential threats. Above: NNSY security boats patrol their area of operation.

Norfolk Naval Shipyard sends future moored training ship USS San Francisco to Charleston
August 19, 2021 — Following completion of its conversion work at Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY), the future moored training ship USS San Francisco (SSN 711) was towed down to Charleston, South Carolina Aug. 16. San Francisco will serve as a modern training platform for Sailors at the Nuclear Power Training Unit (NPTU) in Charleston, joining MTS La Jolla (MTS 701)... MORE

Following completion of its conversion work at Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY), the future moored training ship USS San Francisco (SSN 711) was towed down to Charleston, South Carolina Aug. 16.
San Francisco will serve as a modern training platform for Sailors at the Nuclear Power Training Unit (NPTU)—Charleston.

USS Toledo’s Engineered Overhaul at NNSY implements NSS-SY improvements
August 18, 2021 — Effectively managing the volume of work. Ensuring accountability with the project plan. Fixing or elevating any issues to support nonstop execution of work. These are among the advantages of the Naval Sustainment Systems—Shipyard (NSS-SY) program, a partnership of on-site contractors specializing in business processes, and dedicated shipyard... MORE

USS Toledo (SSN 769) is now the next submarine overhaul at Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) to implement NSS-SY improvements. Toledo has been undergoing an extensive Engineered Overhaul since arriving at NNSY in Jan. 2021.

NNSY Collaborator Program Offers Insight and Experience for Shipyard Employees
August 18, 2021 — The Collaborator Program is an effort implemented by Norfolk Naval Shipyard’s (NNSY) Culture Change Team (CCT). This four-week long, 20-hour program matches up pairs of employees from the WS-10 to GS-15 leadership level. The employees shadow one another so they can provide feedback on and evaluate their day-to-day operations through peer-to-peer... MORE

Nuclear Quality Division (Code 2350) Division Head Tina Hazard discusses assessments with Code 2350 Administrative Assistant Kim Zaner.

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