Bath Iron Works

The Maine Public Relations Council has set its annual conference and meeting for Friday, Oct. 30, at the Portland Sheraton at Sable Oaks. 

Nearly 4,500 machinist and aerospace workers at BIW voted to ratify a five-year agreement that delivers a 17% general wage increase the first year and stronger workplace protections.

Bath Iron Works is selling two residential buildings including a historic house at a cut-rate price, with a big catch for whoever buys the property.

The future USS William Charette (DDG 130) is BIW’s second Flight III destroyer and the 43rd Arleigh Burke destroyer built at the Maine shipyard.

The $60 million project also includes the expansion of surface parking lots as well as planned improvements to Washington Street designed to improve traffic flow and boost pedestrian safety.

Developers Collaborative's project will offer be a mix of studio apartments and one- and two-bedroom units, located a short walk or bike ride from BIW's Main Yard on Washington Avenue and downtown Bath.

“This ship’s construction will incorporate many improvement strategies recommended by our shipbuilders,” said BIW’s president.

Graduates of a free, three-week Manufacturing Technician Training course are guaranteed an interview with Bath Iron Works. Many go on to lucrative careers at the shipyard or at other manufacturers.

The three-week program, launched in 2018, provides 120 hours of hands-on training and was created to address the demand for skilled workers at General Dynamics Bath Iron Works.

The new Pier Support Center, adjacent to where BIW's first Flight III destroyer is being completed was built to house mechanic space for trades heavily involved in waterborne construction.