An earlier statement said only that ‘government equipment’ on the USS Texas was damaged around March 29.
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Squadron created to oversee submarines during overhauls at Kittery yard
The change revives the tradition of a storied squadron that was created in the 1930s and relocated to the Pacific Theater in World War II.
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Massive concrete component arrives for $158 million upgrade at Kittery shipyard
Similar to a navigational lock, the basin will allow the seawater level to be raised and lowered, enabling the Navy’s nuclear-powered submarines to enter the dry dock regardless of the tide.
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Collins, King propose $25 billion funding bill for shipyards
Bath Iron Works and Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery and would both be eligible for part of the $25 billion funding through the SHIPYARD Act.
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Navy releases documents from the sinking of the Maine-built submarine USS Thresher
The sub sank while undergoing sea trials, killing all 129 aboard; it remains the deadliest submarine disaster in U.S. history.
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Attack sub USS Texas arrives at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
The Virginia-class attack submarine is in Kittery for maintenance and system upgrades.
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Coronavirus claims worker at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
It marks the second COVID-19 death of a civilian working for the Navy, which has reported 436 sailors, 91 civilians, 51 family members and 39 contractors infected with the virus.
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Report faults Portsmouth, 3 other public shipyards for aging equipment, late projects
At Portsmouth, 71% of projects are completed late, and equipment on average is 3 1/2 years beyond the expected service life, the GAO report says.
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Major projects get underway at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
Because of growing demands on the fleet, it’s important to minimize the length of repairs and maintenance in shipyards, the government says.
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Cianbro wins $157 million Navy contract for Kittery shipyard project
The Pittsfield company will be paid $157 million for dry dock improvements at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.