Bath Iron Works
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PublishedJanuary 8, 2024
Former Bath Iron Works pipefitter installed as new leader of international union
Brian Bryant was named president of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, which represents 4,250 Bath Iron Works employees.
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PublishedJanuary 8, 2024
BIW could land multiyear contracts more frequently as U.S. military faces China on the move
Bath Iron Works has been awarded contracts for three new destroyers through 2027, which Maine's senators say provide long-term stability to both the shipyard and the many local vendors it serves.
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PublishedJanuary 4, 2024
Crew of Bath-built USS Carney honored for thwarting Houthi attacks
The crew of the USS Carney, which has shot down dozens of missiles and drones, was awarded the Combat Action Ribbon.
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PublishedJanuary 2, 2024
Navy approves at least $34 million for Bath Iron Works for accelerated training, housing, child care
Sen. Susan Collins requested the funding, which will reduce the training timeline from five years to three and pay for 85 housing units and 150 more child care slots.
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PublishedDecember 28, 2023
Bath-built destroyer helps shoot down 5 missiles, 12 drones in Houthi attack
U.S. forces, including the USS Laboon, shot down the barrage in the Red Sea; it was the latest Houthi attack in the Middle East in support of Hamas.
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PublishedDecember 26, 2023
Bath-built USS Laboon shoots down 4 drones in Red Sea
The USS Laboon is part of an international campaign to protect Middle East shipping lanes from Hamas-supporting Houthi forces in Yemen.
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PublishedDecember 17, 2023
Bath-built USS Carney shoots down swarm of 14 drones in Middle East
U.S. military officials said the barrage of "one-way attack drones" was launched from Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen.
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PublishedDecember 14, 2023
More destroyers, parking garage possible for Bath Iron Works under new defense bill
The $886 billion National Defense Authorization Act also includes funding for BIW to design the next-generation destroyer.
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PublishedDecember 14, 2023
BIW union to hold gate collection to support workers displaced by fire
A mobile home in Bowdoinham where multiple Bath Iron Works employees were living was damaged by an electrical fire Dec. 6. The shipyard's largest union is holding a fundraiser to get them back on their feet.
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PublishedDecember 14, 2023
Congress passes military spending bill that would bring $3.6 billion to Maine
The bill would support the state's defense industry, which builds ships, fighter jet engine components and other equipment for the military.
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