Latest "bath iron works" stories

Charles F. Krugh, president of Bath Iron Works, poses at the shipyard Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022, in Bath, Maine.

Army veteran tasked with getting Navy shipbuilder back in shape

Army veteran Charles F. Krugh, president of Bath Iron Works, took over the Maine shipyard seven months ago.

4 weeks ago

Navy to chart new course after rash of problems

The CNO insists the Navy is now on a “positive trajectory,” but it will have to rebuild confidence under congressional scrutiny as it prepares a new strategic plan.

20 months ago

US Navy’s top officer applauds workforce at Bath Iron Works

The shipyard builds destroyers, the workhorse of the Navy fleet.

21 months ago

Sea power backers propose $25 billion to fix US shipyards

The introduction of the 11-page Shipyard Act comes after President Joe Biden proposed a $2.25 trillion infrastructure package and Republicans made a $568 billion counteroffer.

21 months ago

Shipbuilders approve 3-year pact, ending monthslong strike at Bath Iron Works

A 63-day strike at Bath Iron Works — against the backdrop of a pandemic in an election year — came to an end Sunday with shipbuilders voting to return to their jobs producing warships for the United States Navy.

2 years ago

Maine lawmakers want contract relief, quicker payments for industry to combat COVID-19 impact

Four lawmakers want to give the defense industrial base some relief from impending coronavirus issues.

By Aaron Mehta

3 years ago