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.
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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.
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Newest stealth destroyer leaves BIW for at-sea trials
The future USS Michael Monsoor is the 2nd of 3 Zumwalt-class destroyers being built by Bath Iron Works.
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Bath Iron Works expected to bid on building new Navy frigates
The pressure is on to come up with a design for producing the slower, but heavily armed, warships.
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Maine lawmakers to consider extending tax credit for BIW
Since the 1990s, the Bath shipyard has benefited from the credit as long as it invests in its facility.
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Basketball coach settles lawsuit against Bath Iron Works
Brian Bennett sued the company in February, claiming he was illegally fired for coaching on the recommendation of his psychiatrist.
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Contract for 2 more destroyers promises BIW years of work
The Navy’s award includes funds for radar design upgrades that will enhance the warships’ ability to detect ballistic missiles.
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Union approves new contract with Bath Iron Works
Members of the Bath Marine Draftsmen’s Association vote 414-117 for the 4½-year deal, averting a strike.