BIW COVID-19 count continues to climb

As of Wednesday, BIW reported 63 new cases so far this month, according to the company’s website.

BIW gets another destroyer project after Congress overrides Trump’s defense bill veto

Bath Iron Works will move ahead on another destroyer after the Senate's override of President Trump's veto of the National Defense Authorization Act.

Override vote on Trump’s defense bill veto stymied by unrelated relief check debate

The House voted to override Trump's veto of the National Defense Authorization Act, which would grant a shipbuilding project to Bath Iron Works, pushing it along to the Senate, but a debate on COVID-19 relief checks has taken priority in the Senate.

Trump signs COVID-19 relief bill with possible BIW perks

The appropriations package funds financial relief for individuals and small businesses amid the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as defense infrastructure companies like Bath Iron Works make for the Navy.

Trump capsizes two bills with BIW perks

President Trump rejected two major bills that authorize COVID-19 relief and defense funding, before leaving to spend the holiday weekend at his Mar-a-Lago club in Florida.

Bath shipyard continues reporting new COVID-19 cases

Bath Iron Works has reported new cases nearly every day for the past five weeks. As of Wednesday, 57 workers have tested positive so far this month, according to the company’s website.

Defense bill with BIW provision stuck on Trump’s desk

After being passed by the House and the Senate, President Trump has until Wednesday to sign or veto the National Defense Authorization Act.

Bath-built destroyer returns from trials after enduring winter storm at sea

A Bath Iron Works spokesman said the ship performed "remarkable well in tough conditions."

First BIW-built destroyer in 2 years heads to sea for testing

Number of COVID-19 cases have jumped at Bath shipyard

The company has announced new COVID-19 cases nearly every day since Monday, Nov. 16. Since then, 66 workers have tested positive for COVID-19.