The deal with the Navy puts BIW up against four other designs to see who will build the new FFG(X).
Bath Iron Works
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Bath legislator: Maine should both support its shipbuilding industry and verify the results
An amendment to a tax incentive program would require BIW to report to the Legislature annually on April 1 on a series of performances measures.
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BIW laying off 60 electricians, but expects to rehire them
The company will encourage workers to apply for positions as shipfitters until demand for electrical work increases.
Posted inBusiness, Cops & Courts, Maine
Former BIW union official gets 18 months in prison for embezzling
Ryan Jones, 35, of Bath says the money he stole from Local S6 mostly went to support his and his wife’s drug addiction.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Navy solicits proposals to build more destroyers
Bath Iron Works, which employs about 5,500 people, says the company is assessing the latest request.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Newest BIW-built stealth destroyer passes sea test
The future USS Michael Monsoor successfully completes its at-sea trial, a final step before the Zumwalt-class warship is put into active service.
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Critics balk as BIW seeks renewal of $60 million in tax incentives
A shipyard official tells Maine lawmakers that the money will help BIW compete for work, but opponents call it ‘corporate welfare’ for parent company General Dynamics.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Sen. King and ranking Democrat on Armed Services Committee visit BIW
The two senators tour the future USS Michael Monsoor and meet with supervisors at the shipyard.
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Zumwalt destroyer built at BIW docks in Portland
The future USS Michael Monsoor makes the stop during its latest round of at-sea trials.
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New stealth destroyer cuts short first sea trials, returns to BIW
An equipment failure a day after the future USS Michael Monsoor left for its first major tests on the open ocean forces the Zumwalt-class destroyer back to the shipyard.