NASSCO welcomed USS Makin Island to its Master Ship Repair facility in San Diego. The 843’ long and 104’ wide Amphibious Assault Ship docked on Friday at a weight of 30,693 long tons.
Watch: NASSCO Takes ECO Class Tanker Liberty For Sea Trials
On Monday, February 20, NASSCO shipbuilders took the Liberty to sea for the very first time for tests and trials.
General Dynamics NASSCO Launches Eco-Friendly Tanker -The Constitution
Shipbuilders at General Dynamics NASSCO celebrated the christening and launch of the Constitution, the sixth ship in a series of eight eco-friendly tankers constructed at the company’s San Diego-based shipyard.
General Dynamics NASSCO Marks Seventh Ship Delivery in Just Over a Year
General Dynamics NASSCO marked its seventh ship delivery in the span of just over a year.
GD NASSCO Awarded Contract To Build Six Next Generation U.S. Navy Fleet Oilers
General Dynamics NASSCO, has been awarded a contract by the U.S. Navy for the detailed design and construction of the next generation of fleet oilers, the John Lewis-class (TAO-205), previously known as the TAO(X).
NASSCO Hosts Keel Laying Ceremony for Jones Act Tanker Liberty
On Thursday, May 25, General Dynamics NASSCO hosted a keel laying ceremony for the Liberty, one of three ECO Class tankers under the same construction contract with SEA-Vista LLC, a partnership between SEACOR Holdings, Inc. and Avista Capital Partners.
GD NASSCO Successfully Completes Bunkering Of World’s Second LNG Powered Containership
On December 11, General Dynamics NASSCO successfully completed bunkering of liquefied natural gas (LNG) for the Perla Del Caribe, the world’s second containership to be powered by LNG.
Video: First Ship of The ECO Class Tankers Series Launched By GD NASSCO
On Saturday, December 12, General Dynamics NASSCO launched the first ship in a series of ECO Class tankers for the SEA-Vista fleet. The christening and launch ceremony took place at the company’s shipyard in San Diego.
NASSCO Delivers First ECO Class Tanker for American Petroleum Tankers
On December 4, 2015, General Dynamics NASSCO delivered the company’s first ECO Class tanker, the Lone Star State, to American Petroleum Tankers (APT). The new ECO Class tanker symbolizes the emerging direction of the shipping industry in the U.S. toward cleaner, more fuel-efficient modes of transporting product.
NASSCO Christens First ECO Tanker for American Petroleum Tankers
General Dynamics NASSCO hosted a christening ceremony for the first ECO tanker for American Petroleum Tankers (APT) under construction at the company’s shipyard in San Diego. San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer spoke at the ceremony, and the ship’s sponsor, Mrs. Helen Downs, christened the ship with the traditional break of a champagne bottle alongside the ship.