Norfolk Naval Shipyard
Coverage of Norfolk Naval Shipyard in the Nexus archive.
- Kaine, Warner assess performance of USS Gerald R. Ford during visit
U.S. Sens. Mark Warner and Tim Kaine toured the USS Gerald R. Ford to assess its performance and technical issues during maintenance at Norfolk Naval Shipyard. The carrier recently completed a 326-day deployment, the longest of a U.S. carrier since the Vietnam War.
- Norfolk Naval Shipyard welcomes USS Gerald R. Ford for Planned Incremental Availability
The Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Portsmouth, Va., welcomed the USS Gerald R. Ford for its Planned Incremental Availability after a 326-day deployment involving operations in the Mediterranean, Caribbean, and Red Seas. This marks the carrier's first regularly scheduled availability at a public shipyard.
- Older than US, Norfolk Naval Shipyard still shaping Navy's fleet
Norfolk Naval Shipyard, originally named Gosport Shipyard in 1767 under British rule, is located in Portsmouth, Virginia, and predates the Department of the Navy by 31 years. Rear Admiral Kavon Hakimzadeh, the shipyard commander, highlights its role as the economic heartbeat of Portsmouth.
- Sailors injured after fire breaks out on aircraft carrier USS Eisenhower during shipyard maintenance
Three Navy sailors were injured after a fire broke out on the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower during maintenance at Norfolk Naval Shipyard. The fire was quickly contained, and the sailors were treated for minor injuries before returning to duty. The cause remains under investigation.