U.S. Navy Awards BAE Systems $294 Million Contract for USS Kearsarge Modernization
12 Dezember 2022 - 7:00PM
Business Wire
BAE Systems will perform maintenance and modernization on the
U.S. Navy’s amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge starting in April
2023
BAE Systems has received a $294.7 million contract from the U.S.
Navy to drydock and perform more than 20 months of maintenance and
modernization work on the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge
(LHD 3). The contract includes options that, if exercised, would
bring the cumulative value to $340.3 million.
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BAE Systems will perform maintenance and
modernization on the U.S. Navy’s amphibious assault ship USS
Kearsarge starting in April 2023. (Credit: BAE Systems)
Under the awarded contract, the maintenance availability of USS
Kearsarge will begin in April. Starting in June, the 843-foot-long
ship will be drydocked for nearly a year at BAE Systems’ Norfolk
shipyard. The shipyard will perform extensive hull, tank, and
mechanical work, rehabilitate all crew and embarked Marine living
compartments onboard, and inspect the ship’s boilers. BAE Systems
is expected to complete work aboard the 29-year-old ship in January
2025.
“The extended sustainment period onboard the USS Kearsarge
provides a great environment to apply BAE Systems’ substantial
experience with ships of the same class and considerable production
skills, and supports job stability across our shipyard and supply
base,” said Mike Bruneau, vice president and general manager of BAE
Systems Norfolk Ship Repair. “Through our maintenance and
modernization efforts, the Kearsarge will be ready to deploy for
many years to come.”
USS Kearsarge is the third ship of the USS Wasp class of U.S.
Navy amphibious assault ships, which are designed to carry
expeditionary Marines and their equipment to anywhere in the world.
The current Kearsarge is the fourth U.S. Navy vessel to sail with
the name. The company’s Norfolk shipyard is also completing a
similar modernization project aboard the Wasp.
To prepare for drydocking the Kearsarge, BAE Systems has been
hiring employees and temporary workers. Individuals interested in
joining the team can visit jobs.baesystems.com for more details.
The Norfolk shipyard currently employs about 1,000 people across a
number of skilled marine trades and support functions.
About BAE Systems Ship Repair:
BAE Systems is a leading provider of ship repair, maintenance,
modernization, conversion, and overhaul services for the Navy,
other government agencies, and select commercial customers. The
company operates three full-service shipyards in California,
Florida, and Virginia, and offers a highly skilled, experienced
workforce, seven dry docks and railways, and significant pier space
and ship support services.
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karl.d.johnson@baesystems.com
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