Equipment at the plant is more than 45 years old, and the company hopes to replace it and the building at the same site.
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Critic of BIW tax-break bill ends hunger strike as vote in Legislature nears
Lawmakers may decide this month on a pared-down proposal, and opponent Bruce Gagnon has a solid meal for the first time in 37 days because of medical concerns.
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Next BIW-built Navy destroyer to be named after Irish immigrant
The namesake of the USS Gallagher died in Vietnam when he dove on a live grenade to save fellow soldiers.
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Legislative panel backs $60 million in tax incentives for Bath Iron Works
The controversial proposal would require the shipyard to meet investment and employment benchmarks.
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Controversial bill to give BIW tax credits stalls in State House, extending foe’s food strike
A legislative committee appears to favor the $60 million in incentives but delays a vote on the 16th day of an activist’s liquid-only diet.
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Bath Iron Works awarded $14.9 million design contract for new frigate
The deal with the Navy puts BIW up against four other designs to see who will build the new FFG(X).
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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.
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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.
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Navy solicits proposals to build more destroyers
Bath Iron Works, which employs about 5,500 people, says the company is assessing the latest request.
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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.