DDG 1000 on the Land Level - Bath Iron Works
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BIWNEWSOctober2011<str<strong>on</strong>g>DDG</str<strong>on</strong>g> <str<strong>on</strong>g>1000</str<strong>on</strong>g> <strong>on</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Land</strong> <strong>Level</strong>(See story pg. 7)INSIDEFrom <strong>the</strong> Helm - 2Performance - 3Murphy Family Visit - 3Thanking a Maine Vet - 4Performance Incentive - 4Wellness and Benefits - 5BIWRA Events - 5Retirees - 5Ergo Cup Update - 65 Star Compliance - 6<str<strong>on</strong>g>DDG</str<strong>on</strong>g> <str<strong>on</strong>g>1000</str<strong>on</strong>g> to <strong>the</strong> LLTF - 7From <strong>the</strong> Fleet - 8SecDef in Yokosuka - 8Right Man <strong>on</strong> <strong>the</strong> Plane - 9Welcome - 91940 Headline - 10Service Anniversaries - 11City Hall Retirement - 11<str<strong>on</strong>g>DDG</str<strong>on</strong>g> <str<strong>on</strong>g>1000</str<strong>on</strong>g> Ultra Unit 2200 - 12
From <strong>the</strong> HelmJeff Geiger, President, <strong>Bath</strong> Ir<strong>on</strong> <strong>Works</strong>Early last May we christened <str<strong>on</strong>g>DDG</str<strong>on</strong>g> 112 and brought ital<strong>on</strong>gside <strong>the</strong> pier, leaving <strong>the</strong> <strong>Land</strong> <strong>Level</strong> Transfer Facility(LLTF) clear of any ship integrati<strong>on</strong> activity. From <strong>the</strong>time we laid <strong>the</strong> keel for Chafee (<str<strong>on</strong>g>DDG</str<strong>on</strong>g> 90) and inaugurated <strong>the</strong>LLTF in May 2001 until we christened <str<strong>on</strong>g>DDG</str<strong>on</strong>g> 112 this year, we had10 years of c<strong>on</strong>tinuous <str<strong>on</strong>g>DDG</str<strong>on</strong>g> 51 class c<strong>on</strong>structi<strong>on</strong> work <strong>on</strong> <strong>the</strong>LLTF. The familiar hull form became part of our landscape.I have to admit, when I walked <strong>the</strong> shipyard for <strong>the</strong> first timeafter <str<strong>on</strong>g>DDG</str<strong>on</strong>g> 112 was launched, <strong>the</strong> emptiness in <strong>the</strong> south end of<strong>the</strong> yard was a bit striking. But a quick look into <strong>the</strong> Ultra Hallprovided assurance that <strong>the</strong> c<strong>on</strong>diti<strong>on</strong> would be temporary. Intruth, I hope we never see an empty land level facility again.What a difference six m<strong>on</strong>ths can make. The landscape of<strong>the</strong> shipyard has changed <strong>on</strong>ce again with new Outfit SupportTowers in place, <strong>the</strong> demoliti<strong>on</strong> of our inclined ways proceedingrapidly; and, most importantly, <strong>the</strong> welcome sight of <strong>the</strong> first<str<strong>on</strong>g>DDG</str<strong>on</strong>g> <str<strong>on</strong>g>1000</str<strong>on</strong>g> Ultra Unit <strong>on</strong> <strong>the</strong> LLTF. After m<strong>on</strong>ths of hard workand extensive planning by many of our fellow shipbuilders,<strong>on</strong> October 22 over 4,000 t<strong>on</strong>s of <strong>the</strong> Navy’s newest surfacecombatant moved from <strong>the</strong> Ultra Hall to shipway #1. It was<strong>the</strong> biggest and most complex move accomplished at BIWto date and a tremendous achievement. All of us should beproud; and, for all who were involved in making this move asuccess: C<strong>on</strong>gratulati<strong>on</strong>s, WELL DONE and thank you for yourexcellent work.With two more <str<strong>on</strong>g>DDG</str<strong>on</strong>g> <str<strong>on</strong>g>1000</str<strong>on</strong>g>s and <str<strong>on</strong>g>DDG</str<strong>on</strong>g> 115 now underc<strong>on</strong>tract, <strong>the</strong> LLTF will remain busy for <strong>the</strong> near future. We’llso<strong>on</strong> start fabricati<strong>on</strong> <strong>on</strong> <str<strong>on</strong>g>DDG</str<strong>on</strong>g> 115 and in 2014 we will havetwo different classes of ships <strong>on</strong> <strong>the</strong> ways, something wehaven’t seen since we launched Lake Erie (CG 70) in 1991.Given <strong>the</strong> uncertainty of today’s ec<strong>on</strong>omy and defensebudgets, we are in a good place. We are here because of <strong>the</strong>things we’ve d<strong>on</strong>e and d<strong>on</strong>e c<strong>on</strong>sistently, many of which arebeing d<strong>on</strong>e nowhere else in our industry. Ultimately, yourperformance brought us to this point, and it will be yourperformance today that will determine where we will beyears from now.The first ultra unit represents a major piece of <str<strong>on</strong>g>DDG</str<strong>on</strong>g> <str<strong>on</strong>g>1000</str<strong>on</strong>g>, butwe have a lot of work ahead of us <strong>on</strong> this ship and <strong>the</strong> <strong>on</strong>es thatfollow. Keep thinking of how we can more efficiently do <strong>the</strong>work we have in hand. Whe<strong>the</strong>r <strong>on</strong> <strong>the</strong> deck plates, in an officesomewhere in North Stores or anywhere else in <strong>the</strong> company, wecan all find ways to work smarter.Steve Senkbeil (left) and Carl Laslie (both D15)Doing things <strong>the</strong> way we’ve always d<strong>on</strong>e <strong>the</strong>m provides ameasure of near term comfort but also sets <strong>the</strong> stage for missingopportunities to become even better. I’ve always believed anorganizati<strong>on</strong> cannot stand still, it ei<strong>the</strong>r improves or regresses.Our culture of c<strong>on</strong>tinuous improvement drives us to recognizewaste and make positive changes. The Employee Suggesti<strong>on</strong>Program is a new, more formal way to capture your improvementideas. If you see an opportunity to reduce cost and/orimprove safety, submit your suggesti<strong>on</strong> to your direct supervisorwho will get it to <strong>the</strong> Process Improvement Team for c<strong>on</strong>siderati<strong>on</strong>or submit your recommendati<strong>on</strong> electr<strong>on</strong>ically by using <strong>the</strong>Employee Suggesti<strong>on</strong> Program link <strong>on</strong> our internal web site.We’re <strong>on</strong> <strong>the</strong> right track. Now let’s throttle up a bit more andincrease our momentum as we c<strong>on</strong>tinue to pursue a solid futurefor ourselves and those who will follow.One last thought <strong>on</strong> <strong>the</strong> subject of performance. As I writethis, we are coming down <strong>the</strong> home stretch of our United Waycampaign and all indicati<strong>on</strong>s are that, <strong>on</strong>ce again, <strong>the</strong> generosityof BIW employees will have a significant impact <strong>on</strong> manypeople in need throughout <strong>the</strong> midcoast regi<strong>on</strong> and bey<strong>on</strong>d.While we w<strong>on</strong>’t reveal <strong>the</strong> final results until <strong>the</strong> United Way ofMidcoast Maine officially c<strong>on</strong>cludes <strong>the</strong> campaign, it appearsyour “performance” in this campaign remains c<strong>on</strong>sistent with<strong>the</strong> BIW Family’s l<strong>on</strong>g traditi<strong>on</strong> of caring.TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE.On <strong>the</strong> cover: Unit 2160 is lifted <strong>on</strong>to Ultra Unit 1400 <strong>on</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Land</strong> <strong>Level</strong>as part of a series of moves in late October which signals <strong>the</strong> beginningof <str<strong>on</strong>g>DDG</str<strong>on</strong>g> <str<strong>on</strong>g>1000</str<strong>on</strong>g> integrati<strong>on</strong> <strong>on</strong> Shipway #1. See more informati<strong>on</strong> <strong>on</strong>page 7.2 | October 2011 | BIW NEWS
Performance September 2011SafetyRECORDABLE INJURIESLOST-TIME INJURIESCumulative Through September 2011 Cumulative Through September 20112015.51519.310865.3104.2452BIW NEWSBIW NEWS is published m<strong>on</strong>thly by <strong>the</strong>Communicati<strong>on</strong>s Department (D53) of<strong>Bath</strong> Ir<strong>on</strong> <strong>Works</strong> and is produced internallyin <strong>the</strong> BIW Print Shop.The primary objectives of BIW NEWSare to recognize <strong>the</strong> service, accomplishments,innovati<strong>on</strong> and c<strong>on</strong>tributi<strong>on</strong>sof our employees and to provide informati<strong>on</strong><strong>on</strong> matters that are of interest toour workforce.Comments and suggesti<strong>on</strong>s arewelcome and should be forwarded toDixie Stedman at Mail Stop 1210 orby e-mail at dixie.stedman@biw.com.0ImprovementTargetEnvir<strong>on</strong>mentalActualYear to date (YTD) progress toward achievingour envir<strong>on</strong>mental performance goals under<strong>the</strong> Maine DEP STEP UP and o<strong>the</strong>r envir<strong>on</strong>mentalprograms is displayed as follows:Equal to or better than YTD goalAbove YTD goal; improvedfrom prior yearAbove YTD goal; not improvedfrom prior yearCumulative Through September 2011Solid WasteHazardous WasteEnergy C<strong>on</strong>sumpti<strong>on</strong>Recycling RateMurphy Family Visits <str<strong>on</strong>g>DDG</str<strong>on</strong>g> 1120ImprovementTargetOn October 20, 2011, Dan and John Murphy, fa<strong>the</strong>r and bro<strong>the</strong>r,respectively, of LT Michael Murphy, namesake of <str<strong>on</strong>g>DDG</str<strong>on</strong>g> 112, visited <strong>the</strong>shipyard. The Murphys’ trip was arranged by CDR Tom Shultz, PCUof <str<strong>on</strong>g>DDG</str<strong>on</strong>g> 112. In c<strong>on</strong>juncti<strong>on</strong> with <strong>the</strong> <str<strong>on</strong>g>DDG</str<strong>on</strong>g> 51 Program Office, CDR Shultzstati<strong>on</strong>ed his crew members in various areas of <strong>the</strong> ship so that <strong>the</strong> Murphyswould meet both PCU sailors and BIW mechanics al<strong>on</strong>g <strong>the</strong> tour route.Ed Keny<strong>on</strong> (D93), <str<strong>on</strong>g>DDG</str<strong>on</strong>g> 51 Program Manager, said, “Dan Murphy was veryimpressed with <strong>the</strong> ship’s progress and <strong>the</strong> quality of <strong>the</strong> work. Using <strong>the</strong>ship’s announcement system, he thanked people for <strong>the</strong>ir attenti<strong>on</strong> to buildinghis s<strong>on</strong>’s ship and he stopped often to shake hands and encourage every<strong>on</strong>e’sc<strong>on</strong>tinued hard work.” Ed c<strong>on</strong>tinued, “The Murphy family receives frequentupdates <strong>on</strong> <strong>the</strong> ship from CDR Shultz but <strong>the</strong>re’s nothing like seeing <strong>the</strong> ship,its shipbuilders and sailors to help <strong>the</strong> family feel involved in <strong>the</strong> process.And it’s good for us as well. Our mechanics take great pride in every ship,but it seems especially important that this <strong>on</strong>e, which h<strong>on</strong>ors <strong>the</strong> spirit ofLT Murphy, be <strong>on</strong>e of <strong>the</strong> best.”ActualFacility/ShiftInformati<strong>on</strong> Call LineToll free informati<strong>on</strong> <strong>on</strong> facility status,work shift delays, and cancellati<strong>on</strong>s1-866-630-BATH(1-866-630-2284)The next BIW News will be acombined November/Decemberissue available approximatelyDecember 15, 2011.Dan Murphy, center, shakes hands with Tom Turge<strong>on</strong> during atour of <str<strong>on</strong>g>DDG</str<strong>on</strong>g> 112. LT Fensterer of <strong>the</strong> ship’s PCU looks <strong>on</strong>.BIW NEWS | October 2011 | 3
H<strong>on</strong>oring a Maine VetHerb Blake (D40),LYS ProjectManager, recently attendeda business meeting inWashingt<strong>on</strong>, a routine event, but hecarried something unusual with him,a hand-carved cane created for a youngMarine recuperating at Nati<strong>on</strong>al NavalMedical Center in Be<strong>the</strong>sda, Maryland.When Herb’s meetings with <strong>the</strong> Navyc<strong>on</strong>cluded, he extended his stay forpers<strong>on</strong>al reas<strong>on</strong>s, picked up <strong>the</strong> caneand with directi<strong>on</strong>s from Randy Poore(D87), headed over to <strong>the</strong> hospital tomeet PFC Jacob Fox, USMC for <strong>the</strong>first time.Herb was introduced to carving byAndy Rice (D40), <str<strong>on</strong>g>DDG</str<strong>on</strong>g> 51 SystemsEngineering, who also told him about<strong>the</strong> Maine Wood Carvers Associati<strong>on</strong>Eagle Cane Project. Under <strong>the</strong> auspicesof <strong>the</strong> Project, which originated inOklahoma and was introduced in Mainein 2008, woodcarvers and woodturnerscreate canes for disabled Maine veterans,typically including features that areunique to <strong>the</strong> recipient. Carvers mayc<strong>on</strong>tribute <strong>the</strong>ir materials, but <strong>the</strong> CaneProject provides instructi<strong>on</strong>s, materialsif needed, and is a resource for helpal<strong>on</strong>g <strong>the</strong> way.PFC Fox of Blue Hill, Maine, also <strong>the</strong>s<strong>on</strong> of a Marine and Vietnam veteran,lost a leg as a result of an IED explosi<strong>on</strong>L to r: PFC Jacob Fox, seated, with (l to r) HerbBlake, his parents, Allen and Lynne, and his bro<strong>the</strong>r,Ben, at Nati<strong>on</strong>al Naval Medical Center.while <strong>on</strong> duty in Helmand Province inAfghanistan in August of this year.Through <strong>the</strong> Eagle Cane Project, Herblearned that PFC Fox had requested a caneand Herb c<strong>on</strong>tacted him by email. Herbsaid, “I wanted to make sure I got hismedals right and gave him an opportunityto provide input if he wanted anythingchanged.” In resp<strong>on</strong>se to Herb’s offer to bepart of <strong>the</strong> cane’s design, PFC Fox replied,“I’ve learned over <strong>the</strong> years (though I’m<strong>on</strong>ly 19) that you cannot stifle <strong>the</strong> artist’sability to create as he pleases. I couldn’tpossibly put any restricti<strong>on</strong>s <strong>on</strong> you ordemand anything more specific thanmy name.”Although <strong>the</strong> actual carving requireshours of labor, Herb was motivated tofinish ahead of his planned trip toWashingt<strong>on</strong>. PFC Fox expected a cane,but did not know that Herb would deliverit pers<strong>on</strong>ally or when he would receive it.Hank Cloutier, USAF Ret. and <strong>the</strong> EagleCane Coordinator, often delivers <strong>the</strong> canes<strong>on</strong> behalf of <strong>the</strong> carvers but is pleasedwhen a carver can do it because itstreng<strong>the</strong>ns <strong>the</strong> c<strong>on</strong>necti<strong>on</strong> between<strong>the</strong> veteran and <strong>the</strong> carver.Herb commented, “It was such a pleasureto work with Jake and to finally meethim. He is a brave young man with agreat attitude.” Andy Rice pointed out,“You get a sense of his (Jake’s) strengthand bravery from this Facebook quote:”I fight my battle when I push my ownchair. I fight my battle when I getdressed by myself. I fight my battlewhen I encourage my bro<strong>the</strong>rs, whenI buy my own food, when my woundsheal and <strong>the</strong> stitches get pulled. Iwin my battle when I do anythingI wanted to do before, anything Icouldn’t do before, anything I said Iwanted to do before.For more informati<strong>on</strong> about <strong>the</strong>Maine Eagle Cane Project, you can visitmainewoodcarvers.org/support.html. Ifyou are interested in LCPL Fox’s recovery,you can follow him at facebook.com/isupportjake.Performance Incentive 100Eligible employees received checksin mid-October for performance toPeriod 3 goals.Period 4 goals for <strong>the</strong> Period of October3, 2011 to April 1, 2012 are shown here withcurrent status.C<strong>on</strong>tact your supervisor for more informati<strong>on</strong>regarding <strong>the</strong> Performance IncentiveProgram.% Complete9080706050403020100Goal 1EarnedHoursPerformance PeriodOctober 3, 2011–April 1, 2012Period 4 Goals Status: As of October 16, 20111 Achieve 2,010,000 manufacturing earned hours by April 1, 20122a Implement a yard-wide employee suggesti<strong>on</strong> program to reducecosts and/or improve safety <strong>on</strong> <strong>the</strong> <str<strong>on</strong>g>DDG</str<strong>on</strong>g> <str<strong>on</strong>g>1000</str<strong>on</strong>g> and <str<strong>on</strong>g>DDG</str<strong>on</strong>g> 51 programsby December 31, 20112b Receive 1,000 suggesti<strong>on</strong>s by April 1, 20123a Erect all <str<strong>on</strong>g>DDG</str<strong>on</strong>g> <str<strong>on</strong>g>1000</str<strong>on</strong>g> units <strong>on</strong> LLTF (except for <strong>the</strong> deckhouse,hangar and 3200 Ultra)3b Complete unit inspecti<strong>on</strong>s through <strong>the</strong> 3450 unit <strong>on</strong> <strong>the</strong> 3200 Ultraby April 1, 20124a Achieve and sustain goal of having base Fabricati<strong>on</strong> materialcomplete 2 weeks ahead of installati<strong>on</strong> start by December 31, 20114b Complete 18 units through Blast & Paint by April 1, 20125a Complete all GI's <strong>on</strong> <str<strong>on</strong>g>DDG</str<strong>on</strong>g> 112 by January 29, 20125b Complete all <str<strong>on</strong>g>DDG</str<strong>on</strong>g> 112 decks by trials6 <str<strong>on</strong>g>DDG</str<strong>on</strong>g> 115: Complete <strong>the</strong> incorporati<strong>on</strong> of <strong>the</strong> FY 10 design changesinto <strong>the</strong> Engineering & Producti<strong>on</strong> Bill of Material and Lofting byApril 1, 20124 | October 2011 | BIW NEWSPlan Actual On Track Behind Plan Did Not Complete
Wellness and BenefitsAnnual Benefits Enrollment for 2012There’s still time to make benefitselecti<strong>on</strong>s for 2012—you have untilNovember 11 to do so. Changesmade during annual enrollment areeffective January 1, 2012.Below are a few reminders. A fulldescripti<strong>on</strong> of changes and benefit opti<strong>on</strong>scan be found at www.gdbenefits.com.Over-<strong>the</strong>-Counter DrugsPlease remember that <strong>the</strong> costs for over<strong>the</strong>-counterdrugs cannot be reimbursed(even with a prescripti<strong>on</strong>) under <strong>the</strong> HealthCare Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or<strong>the</strong> Health Savings Account (HSA).CIGNA Medical ID CardsYou will receive a new medical ID cardif you:• Change medical plans• Are currently enrolled in <strong>the</strong>Physician Open Access (POA) Plan• Are currently enrolled in <strong>the</strong>Salaried PCP Select PlanNew ID cards should arrive at home inDecember. C<strong>on</strong>tinue to use your currentID card until January 1, 2012.Out-of-Network ServicesYou will need to submit any claims for outof-networkservices to CIGNA within 180days of receiving those services. O<strong>the</strong>rwise,<strong>the</strong> claim will be denied. (Current limit is365 days).Building HealthyWays Reminds You...Great American SmokeoutSince 1976, milli<strong>on</strong>s have used <strong>the</strong>American Cancer Society’s Great AmericanSmokeout (GAS) as <strong>the</strong>ir date to quitsmoking. This year <strong>the</strong> GAS will be held <strong>on</strong>November 17, 2011. For <strong>the</strong> entire m<strong>on</strong>thof November, BIW Benefits will be sharing<strong>the</strong> many no cost resources and supportwhich tobacco users have here at BIW,in <strong>the</strong> community, and by ph<strong>on</strong>e or computer.Watch for informati<strong>on</strong> about <strong>the</strong>seresources to help you quit tobacco.C<strong>on</strong>tact Anth<strong>on</strong>y Anders<strong>on</strong> at ext. 2915or by email with any questi<strong>on</strong>s.Things to remember when makingannual enrollment electi<strong>on</strong>s• It’s easy to c<strong>on</strong>fuse <strong>the</strong> FlexibleSpending Accounts (FSA). Be sureto elect <strong>the</strong> correct account for yourneeds:– Health Care FSA: Eligible healthcare expenses (like copays anddeductibles) for you and youreligible dependents– Dependent Care FSA: Eligiblechild/dependent care expenses(like daycare)• Review your beneficiary designati<strong>on</strong>sto be sure <strong>the</strong> informati<strong>on</strong> is current• If changing or electing a medical plan,be mindful of your electi<strong>on</strong>. Eachmedical plan has two opti<strong>on</strong>s—“smoker” and “n<strong>on</strong>-smoker”. It’s easyto c<strong>on</strong>fuse <strong>the</strong> opti<strong>on</strong>s and select anunintended status.• Remember—you’ll need your GeneralDynamics Service Center passwordto review, enroll or make changes toyour benefits. No password? C<strong>on</strong>tact<strong>the</strong> General Dynamics Service Centerat 1-888-432-3633 or <strong>on</strong>line atgdbenefits.com.If you need help enrolling or havequesti<strong>on</strong>s, please c<strong>on</strong>tact <strong>the</strong> BIW BenefitsDepartment at ext. 2527.BIWRACatch <strong>the</strong> Last BusThe BIW Recreati<strong>on</strong> Associati<strong>on</strong>’s last bus tripof <strong>the</strong> year is to <strong>the</strong> North Shore Music <strong>the</strong>ater’sproducti<strong>on</strong> of Charles Dickens’ A ChristmasCarol. The <strong>the</strong>ater is in Beverly, Massachusettsand <strong>the</strong> all-day bus trip allows time for shoppingand lunch and dinner during <strong>the</strong> day. The tripis open to employees, retirees, families andinvited guests.Tickets must be ordered by November 12,2011. For tickets, (1) Sign up at <strong>the</strong> EmployeeStore; (2) Obtain an order form from <strong>the</strong> LotusNotes Bulletin Board (BIW Recreati<strong>on</strong>); (3) Go<strong>on</strong>line at www.gdbiw.com (For employees;BIW Recreati<strong>on</strong> Associati<strong>on</strong>; bus trips); or(4) C<strong>on</strong>tact any BIWRA Director.RetireesSeptember 2011Dept. Name02-00 Terry L. Chambers46 Years, 3 M<strong>on</strong>thsDirector, Program Finance10-00 Ralph E. Burden32 Years, 1 M<strong>on</strong>thManager11-00 Wedgwood W. Wheeler25 YearsPipecoverer III15-00 Robert C. Christy29 Years, 4 M<strong>on</strong>thsPipefitter III20-00 William B. Wallace37 Years, 3 M<strong>on</strong>thsMaintenance Electrician III20-01 Theodore Sek III28 Years, 9 M<strong>on</strong>thsSr. Planner26-01 Clift<strong>on</strong> P. Gainsley38 Years, 7 M<strong>on</strong>thsCorporal27-00 Arthur G. Dow31 Years, 10 M<strong>on</strong>thsPreservati<strong>on</strong> Tech III28-00 Shar<strong>on</strong> L. Belanger29 Years, 5 M<strong>on</strong>thsSupervisor45-05 Rita L. Cromwell28 Years, 8 M<strong>on</strong>thsAdministrative Technician66-00 Daniel G. Richard35 Years, 7 M<strong>on</strong>thsInsulator III81-00 David A. Glover43 Years, 7 M<strong>on</strong>thsMaterial Clerk III81-00 Edwin E. Greenlaw32 Years, 5 M<strong>on</strong>thsMaterial Clerk III82-00 Candyce E. Nesbitt25 Years, 6 M<strong>on</strong>thsProject Manager, EngineeringBIW NEWS | October 2011 | 5
Ergo Cup Competiti<strong>on</strong> UpdateThe Erg<strong>on</strong>omic Cup Challengeintroduced in 2010 seeks to fosterdevelopment and recogniti<strong>on</strong> ofgood erg<strong>on</strong>omic soluti<strong>on</strong>s which alsohave cost and quality benefits. This year,<strong>the</strong> competiti<strong>on</strong> is a quarterly challengewith an overall winner to be selected inNovember. All 2011 entrants, a field ofabout 16 at this time, are eligible.The sec<strong>on</strong>d quarter winner selected inAugust is <strong>the</strong> M04/O04 (Inside/OutsideMachinists) CREST Safety Committeewhich devised a Lighter Liner soluti<strong>on</strong>for steel shapes that support and levelmachinery equipment when installed <strong>on</strong>board ships. Insteadof lifting mild steel liners weighing 80+ pounds which putssignificant strain <strong>on</strong> backs and arms, <strong>the</strong> M04/O04 team suggestedsplitting <strong>the</strong> steel liners in half, reducing <strong>the</strong> weight perlift by 50 percent and significantly reducing <strong>the</strong> back and armstrain of <strong>the</strong> installers. Approval was obtained to cut reliefs in<strong>the</strong> machined surface of <strong>the</strong> liners to fur<strong>the</strong>r reduce weight aswell as handling time when fitting <strong>the</strong> liners.Lighter Liner team members include James Balmer, BrianHoman and Andy Sciascia (all D09); Glen Capen (D25);Rusty Fenn (D07); and Randy Johns<strong>on</strong>, James Ouellette,Clint Robbins, Kevin Strout and Scott Taylor (all D10).The third quarter winner selected in October tackled asoluti<strong>on</strong> to <strong>the</strong> Helo Net assembly process. Previously, stainlesssteel star fasteners were installed in a 3-inch grid pattern<strong>on</strong> braided stainless steel helo nets, requiring about 72,000repetitive, forceful hammer moti<strong>on</strong>s per shipset. Followingup <strong>on</strong> an employee suggesti<strong>on</strong>, a hydraulic star squeezer wasdeveloped which allows <strong>the</strong> assembler to positi<strong>on</strong> <strong>the</strong> deviceunder <strong>the</strong> star and press a thumb trigger to close <strong>the</strong> fastener.The assembly table was also modified to allow <strong>the</strong> employeeto adjust <strong>the</strong> helo nets to minimize bending and reaching.Eliminating this highly repetitive moti<strong>on</strong> task modified <strong>the</strong>erg<strong>on</strong>omic risk of this job from high to low. Process timewas reduced by about 20 percent and <strong>the</strong> more c<strong>on</strong>sistent,repeatable approach produces a better product.Third quarter winners are <strong>the</strong> Hull Outfit CREST SafetyCommittee, including Wayne Benn, Bruce Calden, JohnChase and Alex Hawkins (all D10); Steve Gagn<strong>on</strong> (D66);Paul McLaughlin (D68); and Rick Townsend (D68). A photoof this group will be included in <strong>the</strong> next newsletter.Ben Zavitz (D52), Erg<strong>on</strong>omist and a member of <strong>the</strong> JointErg<strong>on</strong>omics Committee, said, “The increased number ofentries this year indicates growing interest in erg<strong>on</strong>omicsand <strong>the</strong> ability to link erg<strong>on</strong>omic soluti<strong>on</strong>s with safety andcost improvements, resulting in soluti<strong>on</strong>s which help makemechanics’ jobs easier, safer and more productive.”Sec<strong>on</strong>d quarter winners, l to r: include Jim Ouellette, Brian Homan, KevinStrout, Randy Johns<strong>on</strong>, Andy Sciascia, Brian Levesque and Rusty Fenn.Quarterly winners received Ergo coffee cups while <strong>the</strong> grand prize is acommemorative trophy cup.5 Star ComplianceOCTOBER 25, 2011Shops, Labs, C<strong>on</strong>leyABC PlatBuildings 18, 19 and MERGAssembly BuildingPanel Line5-SkidsAluminum ShopCarpenter ShopBlast IBlast IIBlast IIIHyde SouthHazardous Waste BuildingACE/CW/Biss<strong>on</strong>sEBMFHardingsFacilitiesMachine ShopMetals RecyclingDry DockH 601 (<str<strong>on</strong>g>DDG</str<strong>on</strong>g> <str<strong>on</strong>g>1000</str<strong>on</strong>g>)H 505 (<str<strong>on</strong>g>DDG</str<strong>on</strong>g> 111)H 506 (<str<strong>on</strong>g>DDG</str<strong>on</strong>g> 112)MSC Warehouse/Service ShopLLTF Pump HouseLLTFAll OSTsP0II/Ultra HallSouth Central ReceivingElectricalCompliant Preparing for Assessment Lost StarMachineGuardingFallProtecti<strong>on</strong>Fire, Health,SafetyHousekeeping6 | October 2011 | BIW NEWS
<str<strong>on</strong>g>DDG</str<strong>on</strong>g> <str<strong>on</strong>g>1000</str<strong>on</strong>g> Moves Onto <strong>the</strong> <strong>Land</strong> <strong>Level</strong><str<strong>on</strong>g>DDG</str<strong>on</strong>g> <str<strong>on</strong>g>1000</str<strong>on</strong>g> in <strong>the</strong> form of Ultra Unit1400, <strong>the</strong> Mid Forebody of <strong>the</strong> ship,moved out of <strong>the</strong> Ultra Hall and<strong>on</strong>to <strong>the</strong> <strong>Land</strong> <strong>Level</strong> over <strong>the</strong> weekend ofOctober 22 and 23, completing <strong>on</strong>e of <strong>the</strong>largest and most complex moves in <strong>the</strong>company’s history.With great skill, backed by hundredsof hours of planning which began in <strong>the</strong>Design Build phase and peaked during <strong>the</strong>week prior to <strong>the</strong> move, over 4,000 t<strong>on</strong>s ofship module was eased out of <strong>the</strong> building<strong>on</strong> Saturday morning and carried in asouthwest directi<strong>on</strong> across <strong>the</strong> path ofShipway #1. A fleet of SPMTs with 496wheels <strong>on</strong> <strong>the</strong> ground powered <strong>the</strong> move.Up<strong>on</strong> reaching <strong>the</strong> sou<strong>the</strong>rn boundary of<strong>the</strong> LLTF, like backing into a parking space,1400 reversed directi<strong>on</strong> and lined up <strong>on</strong>Shipway #1.On Sunday, <strong>the</strong> 2160 unit resting <strong>on</strong><strong>the</strong> nor<strong>the</strong>rly secti<strong>on</strong> of <strong>the</strong> shipway waslifted by two cranes, flown over <strong>the</strong> OutfitSupport Towers (OSTs) and landed <strong>on</strong> <strong>the</strong>aft secti<strong>on</strong> of 1400. Late Sunday, 2160 wasunhooked and mechanics worked through<strong>the</strong> night throughout Ultra 1400 to openaccess, hook up services and prepare <strong>the</strong>unit for producti<strong>on</strong> activity <strong>on</strong> M<strong>on</strong>daymorning.Dave Clark (D10) said, “About 70 ormore people worked through <strong>the</strong> weekendto support this effort. They were supportedby many o<strong>the</strong>rs who prepared for m<strong>on</strong>thsin advance to develop a detailed plan thatwould allow us to successfully complete <strong>the</strong>move. The week before, we rehearsed <strong>the</strong>moves <strong>on</strong> paper and in meetings whichallowed us to identify and resolve a numberof issues. We learned a lot from this thatwe’ll apply to future Ultra Unit moves.Every<strong>on</strong>e involved did a great job.”Top right: Ultra Unit 1400 moves out of <strong>the</strong> UltraHall headed for <strong>the</strong> <strong>Land</strong> <strong>Level</strong>. Middle: 1400stops and prepares to back up into positi<strong>on</strong> <strong>on</strong>Shipway #1. Bottom: Unit 2160 is flowninto positi<strong>on</strong> to load out <strong>on</strong> top of 1400.BIW NEWS | October 2011 | 7
From <strong>the</strong> FleetSpruance Commissi<strong>on</strong>ed in Key WestOne m<strong>on</strong>th after leaving BIW, USS Spruance (<str<strong>on</strong>g>DDG</str<strong>on</strong>g>111) was commissi<strong>on</strong>ed in Key West, Florida <strong>on</strong>October 1, 2011 at sunset. Several days later, <strong>the</strong>ship sailed for its homeport of San Diego where it arrivedin late October to join Destroyer Squadr<strong>on</strong> 23.Speaking at <strong>the</strong> commissi<strong>on</strong>ing, Jeff Geiger said, “Theships we build for <strong>the</strong> US Navy are essential instrumentsof our nati<strong>on</strong>al security and every inch of weld, everysegment of pipe and every foot of cable we install is d<strong>on</strong>ewith <strong>the</strong> knowledge that some day our ship may be putto <strong>the</strong> test. Our commitment to <strong>the</strong> men and womenof <strong>the</strong> United States Navy who sail <strong>the</strong>se ships is to doeverything in our power to ensure when that day comes,our <strong>Bath</strong>-built ships is <strong>on</strong>e <strong>the</strong>y can rely up<strong>on</strong>.”Recently, Dan Alho (D86) of ourYokosuka Homeport Liais<strong>on</strong> Officeshared a story and photos. He isassigned permanently in Japan, providingliais<strong>on</strong> support to all of <strong>the</strong> FFG and <str<strong>on</strong>g>DDG</str<strong>on</strong>g>availabilities as well as shipchecking. InDan’s words:“Last week I met D<strong>on</strong>ald Rumsfeld, <strong>the</strong>former Navy pilot, member of C<strong>on</strong>gress,and <strong>the</strong> 13th and 21st Secretary of Defenseat a book signing. I waited in a l<strong>on</strong>g line ofpeople to have my book signed and to helpwith my name spelling, I had <strong>on</strong>e of myBIW <strong>on</strong>-site representative business cardsout for him to view. When he read mycard, he blurted out, <strong>Bath</strong> Ir<strong>on</strong> <strong>Works</strong>!You’re a l<strong>on</strong>g way from home!”Dan c<strong>on</strong>tinued, “I explained <strong>the</strong> base had7 <str<strong>on</strong>g>DDG</str<strong>on</strong>g>s and BIW maintained a presence tosupport <strong>the</strong> ships. After signing my book, Ithanked him and started to walk away <strong>on</strong>lyto hear him call me by name and ask me toreturn to <strong>the</strong> podium. He stopped <strong>the</strong> booksigning to tell <strong>the</strong> crowd a story about hisexperience at BIW in 1975. As Secretary ofDefense, he was at <strong>the</strong> launching of USSOliver Hazard Perry (FFG 7), <strong>the</strong> first shipof <strong>the</strong> FFG 7 Class, with his wife (<strong>on</strong>e oftwo co-sp<strong>on</strong>sors). The movie actor JohnWayne was also <strong>on</strong> <strong>the</strong> launch platform.USS Spruance commissi<strong>on</strong>ing cerem<strong>on</strong>y. Photo courtesy US Navy.A SecDef, a Book, FFG 7 and The DukeLeft: Dan Alho, left, met D<strong>on</strong> Rumsfeld, at a book signing in Japan. Right, Mrs. Joyce Rumsfeld is shown<strong>on</strong> September 25, 1976 after she cracked a bottle of champagne to christen FFG 7 with, lower left andclockwise, John Sullivan, President of BIW, D<strong>on</strong> Rumsfeld and Bill Haggett, VP and CEO of BIW.When <strong>the</strong> bottle of champagne was broken,<strong>the</strong> ship did not begin its slide down <strong>the</strong>ways as expected, but when <strong>the</strong> Dukereached up and pushed <strong>on</strong> <strong>the</strong> bow, itstarted moving.”Dan wrapped <strong>the</strong> story by saying, “Theenthusiasm with which he told <strong>the</strong> storyand dem<strong>on</strong>strated John Wayne's pushingacti<strong>on</strong> to <strong>the</strong> crowd made it clear that it is af<strong>on</strong>d memory of his. While standing nextto him during <strong>the</strong> story, it occurred to methat so many times I had seen him <strong>on</strong> televisi<strong>on</strong>with presidents or members of <strong>the</strong>Joint Chiefs of Staff standing in my samepositi<strong>on</strong> during press c<strong>on</strong>ferences.”The John Wayne story and <strong>the</strong> magictouch that he brought to <strong>the</strong> launch of FFG7 is well known to those who were here in1975 and to many who have heard it since.Secretary Rumsfeld’s wife, Joyce Rumsfeld,was indeed <strong>the</strong> co-sp<strong>on</strong>sor of <strong>the</strong> ship,shown right, and D<strong>on</strong>ald Rumsfeld,Secretary of Defense (under PresidentFord), was <strong>the</strong> principal speaker.8 | October 2011 | BIW NEWS
Right Man <strong>on</strong> <strong>the</strong> PlaneOn September 29,2011, Joe Valliere(D71),LCSAvailability Manager andeight o<strong>the</strong>r BIW peoplewere <strong>on</strong> <strong>the</strong> early morningflight from Portland toAtlanta, headed to Pensacolafor an LCS 2 PlanningJoe Valliere C<strong>on</strong>ference. Less than anhour into <strong>the</strong> two and a half hour flight, Joenoticed that a passenger three rows aheadwas in distress and a flight attendant hadbeen called to his seat.The captain so<strong>on</strong> declared a medicalemergency <strong>on</strong>board and asked if <strong>the</strong>re wereany trained medical people <strong>on</strong> <strong>the</strong> flightwilling to help. Joe, a licensed EmergencyMedical Technician (EMT), stuck his handup and his assistance was quickly enlisted.Using a medical kit and oxygen providedby <strong>the</strong> flight crew, Joe started oxygen flowingand <strong>the</strong>n took <strong>the</strong> man’s vital signs. After <strong>the</strong>man was able to tell Joe what medicati<strong>on</strong>s heneeded from his briefcase, Joe learned tha<strong>the</strong> suffered from c<strong>on</strong>gestive heart failure,chr<strong>on</strong>ic obstructive pulm<strong>on</strong>ary disease(COPD) and diabetes, a trifecta of seriousmedical issues at 30,000 feet.The pilot sent Joe a message asking if <strong>the</strong>yshould make an emergency landing or stay<strong>on</strong> course. With <strong>the</strong> patient’s c<strong>on</strong>currenceand based <strong>on</strong> an improvement in his vitalsigns, Joe said that he felt that <strong>the</strong>y couldc<strong>on</strong>tinue. They landed half an hour earlyand were met by paramedics who came <strong>on</strong>board and transported <strong>the</strong> man to medicalcare. Joe said, “The man was embarrassedby all <strong>the</strong> fuss, but I told him that he wasevery<strong>on</strong>e’s hero—he got us to Atlanta a full30 minutes early.”As Joe disembarked, he received a hugfrom <strong>on</strong>e of <strong>the</strong> flight attendants whothanked him for stepping forward. A nativeof Bucksport, Joe received EMS training asa student at Maine Maritime Academy andvolunteered with a local ambulance service.After graduati<strong>on</strong> and moving to <strong>the</strong>midcoast area, he volunteered withFreeport Fire and Rescue for 6 years,but maintains his license because “younever know when you might need it.”Joe said, “One aspect of EmergencyMedical Service (EMS) work is that yourarely find out what happens to a patientafter you hand <strong>the</strong>m off—it’s frustrating,but in <strong>the</strong> nature of <strong>the</strong> job to sometimesbe involved in a struggle to save some<strong>on</strong>e’slife and not know <strong>the</strong> outcome.”That’s <strong>the</strong> case with <strong>the</strong> man <strong>on</strong> <strong>the</strong>plane who Joe knows <strong>on</strong>ly as some<strong>on</strong>ewho lives in Waterville and, ir<strong>on</strong>ically,<strong>on</strong>ce worked at BIW as a shipfitter.WelcomeNameDept.Andresen, Douglas Walter * 1900Averill, Dusty Sean 2700Bart<strong>on</strong>, Ryan David 1700Benner, Jolene Madelyn * 2700Bird, James Thomas 4300Biss<strong>on</strong>, Debra Lynne * 2700Blair, Scott R * 5000Boilard, Sean Ma<strong>the</strong>w 2700Boucher, Troy R 5000Buckingham, Adam Timothy 5000Capano, Anth<strong>on</strong>y Robert * 1900Card<strong>on</strong>a, Raym<strong>on</strong>d Daniel * 5000Cast<strong>on</strong>guay, Marc Roger * 2700Cast<strong>on</strong>guay, Rena M * 2700Collins, Justin 2700C<strong>on</strong>treras, Mario 2700Coombs, Michael Wayne * 0900Cotnoir, John Anth<strong>on</strong>y 5000Crockett, Shane Ralph 5000Cross, Cody Ray 2700Cunniff, John Hugh * 1900Dalessandris, Tracy Ann * 2700Davenport, Frank Hollis 5000Davis, Kenneth James 4300Draper, Timothy Scott 1500Dumais, Raym<strong>on</strong>d Li<strong>on</strong>el * 1900Dunning, Lee William 5000Dupre, Michael A 6600Dutil, R<strong>on</strong>ald Omer * 5000Elwell II, Alan Richard * 1700Elwell, Derek Lane 1500Farringt<strong>on</strong>, Jeffrey Dale * 0900Favreau Jr, James Allen 5000The following employees joined BIW during September 2011. Please welcome <strong>the</strong>m.NameDept.Field, Fred Joseph 5000Ford, Gregory Keith 4300Fraser, Robert Bartholemew 6600Freeman, John Philip 3000Fullert<strong>on</strong>, Shane Escott * 5000Gagne, Christian Paul 5000Gagn<strong>on</strong>, Shawn Michael 5000Gastia, Eric Joel 5000Girardin, Fern Harold 5000Glockner, Paul Anth<strong>on</strong>y 4300Griers<strong>on</strong>, Darrell Carlet<strong>on</strong> * 0900Hamlin, Steven Leeland 2700Hanna, Clint<strong>on</strong> Paul 4300Hans<strong>on</strong> Jr, Charles Raym<strong>on</strong>d * 1500Harding, Byr<strong>on</strong> Thomas 4300Hart, Jas<strong>on</strong> Charles 1700Haskell, Travis Aust<strong>on</strong> 3000Hayes, Randall Joseph * 0900Hiltz, Manly Lyle 5000Hix, Nathan Douglas 6600Hodgd<strong>on</strong>, Stephen Edward * 1900Hodgkins Jr, David Joseph 4300Howard Sr, Dexter David * 2700Hoyt Jr, Russell Alan 1700Inman, Luke J<strong>on</strong>athan 1700Johns<strong>on</strong>, Fred Wade 2700Johns<strong>on</strong>, Randy C 4300J<strong>on</strong>es, Mark Daniel 6600J<strong>on</strong>es, Victoria Nicole 4300Kakos Jr, Nicholas Spilios * 8100Kendrick, Glend<strong>on</strong> Shane 4300Kennard, Jeffrey Michael 4300Kenney, Timothy James * 6600NameDept.Kerina, Thomas Kambandi * 5000King, Richard Mayer * 1900K<strong>on</strong>ecny, Lubomir 5000Labrecque, Jacob Christopher 1700Lane, Eric John 2700Larsen, Nancy Gladys * 6600Lavallee, Lawrence Edm<strong>on</strong>d * 2700Lavigne, Marcel George 2700Lebel Jr, Louis Ralph * 0900LeBourdais, Audra Lee Seigars * 1900LeClair, Anth<strong>on</strong>y James 5000Leveille, Casey Scott 2700Marcia, Travis Earle 2700Marcotte, Steven Rober 4300Maurer, Leo Richard * 1500McCrater, Adam James 6600McD<strong>on</strong>ald, Keith Daniel 4300McLaughlin, Jesse Lynd<strong>on</strong> 4300Merrill, Michael Luis * 2700Morris<strong>on</strong>, Eugene Allen 1500Mulcahy, Raym<strong>on</strong>d John 2500Nadeau, Gerald Steven * 2000Norsworthy, Timothy James * 5000Orcutt, Todd William 2700Ouellette, Danny 5000Peavey, D<strong>on</strong>ald Henry 2700Pelletier, Linda Theresa * 2700Pulk, Kevin Arthur 5000Rainey, Le<strong>on</strong>ard Isaac * 5000Richard, Corey David * 4300Ripley, Justin Allen 1700Robins<strong>on</strong>, Garrett James 5000Rudge, Devin Michael 5000NameDept.Ryder, Ryan Anth<strong>on</strong>y 2700Sabins, Glenn Alan * 1900Salo Jr, Frank Albert * 1900Sawyer, Daniel Justin 5000Sempreb<strong>on</strong>, Michael Dust<strong>on</strong> * 0900Sirois Jr, Maurice 5000Sites Jr, Richard Alan 2700Skelt<strong>on</strong>, Daniel * 5000Skelt<strong>on</strong>, Nathan Rodney 4300Small, Jesse Robert 5000Stevens, Mitchell Isaiah 5000Summers, Ashley L 1500Swindler, Dennis Allen 1500Szafir, Joseph Peter 1700Tapley, Kevin Michael 3000Towle, Daniel Russell 2700Tripp, Scott Wayne 4300Turge<strong>on</strong>, Richard Albert * 6600Twist, Logan Lee 4300Vaillancourt, Justin 5000Vannah Jr, D<strong>on</strong>ald Kenneth * 2700Walsh, John David * 1900Wardach, Jay Wallace 5000Waterman, Runette Rae * 2700Weeks, Mark Hamilt<strong>on</strong> * 1900Wentworth II, John Edgar 5000Wheeler, Wedgwood Webber * 1100Whynot, Colby D<strong>on</strong>ald 1500Wils<strong>on</strong>, William Nicholas 5000Young, Kyle Leslie * 5000* Returning employeesBIW NEWS | October 2011 | 9
Newspaper Headline Circa 1941…and todayThis newspaper clipping from <strong>the</strong> Portland Press Heralddated July 4, 1940 was provided by John Foster (D10).In additi<strong>on</strong> to <strong>the</strong> <strong>the</strong>n and now cost of US Navydestroyers, and we can add to that that <strong>the</strong> average startingwage for a mechanic in this timeframe was between 60 and82 cents an hour, note <strong>the</strong> reference to <strong>the</strong> c<strong>on</strong>structi<strong>on</strong> of<strong>the</strong> <strong>the</strong>n “new” shipways.It is likely that <strong>the</strong> new set of ways menti<strong>on</strong>ed here refers toa porti<strong>on</strong> of C ways. A ways was refurbished in 1966 and B andC ways in 1972, but original c<strong>on</strong>structi<strong>on</strong> of all except <strong>the</strong> newporti<strong>on</strong> of C ways dates to <strong>the</strong> early 1900’s. Work underwaytoday to remove A, B and C ways to make way for stableplatform storage, service buildings and support activitiesis revealing daylight and open space in <strong>the</strong> middle of <strong>the</strong>shipyard not seen in over a hundred years.Note, too, in <strong>the</strong> last paragraph that attenti<strong>on</strong> to qualityis something that BIW has always taken very seriously.The view in September 2011 looking west from <strong>the</strong> riverover <strong>the</strong> area that previously held B and C shipways.10 | October 2011 | BIW NEWS
Dept. NameSeptember 2011Service Anniversaries40 Years20 Johns<strong>on</strong>, Calvin Dwight69 Smith Jr, Emil Van80 Gilliam, D<strong>on</strong>ald Hayden86 Dodge, David Allan35 Years07 Gagn<strong>on</strong>, Normand Joseph20 Douglass, Rodney Earl20 Gosselin, Fernand Dewey20 Hinkley, Randolph Lee27 Lewis, Richard John30 Guim<strong>on</strong>d, Richard Raym<strong>on</strong>d50 Bresnahan, Robert Francis66 Vaillancourt, Patrick Cyril84 Porter, Paul Henry86 Soule, Dennis Eugene87 Nyberg, John Eric30 Years10 Seigars Jr, James Andrew13 Strout, D<strong>on</strong>ald Lynn17 McFarland, Miles West<strong>on</strong>20 Dunham, Perley Bailey40 Rice, Wilford Andrew50 Nadeau Jr, Bruce Murray25 Years07 Civiello, Dennis Joseph07 Pare, Mark Henry07 Wright, Todd Michael09 Pepler, Russell Albert10 St Amand Jr, RogerReginaldDept. Name10 Vear, Timothy Alan15 Bell, Bruce Allen15 Gill III, Peter Joseph15 Lane Sr, R<strong>on</strong>ald Carlt<strong>on</strong>15 McLuer, John Wilfred15 Riva, Jeffrey Alan15 Robishaw, Russell James15 Senkbeil, Steve Kenneth15 Sickel, Timothy David17 Cadwallader Jr, JohnRichard17 Mat<strong>the</strong>ws, Jeffrey Clint<strong>on</strong>17 Misner, Robert A19 Gandy, Winst<strong>on</strong> Allen19 Lewis, James Edward20 Jacks<strong>on</strong>, Terry Steve20 Thibodeau, Wayne Gene20 Willigar Jr, George Perley27 Bubar, Marc Philip27 Christie Jr, Everett Franklin27 Cushman, John Henry27 French, Danny Joe27 Haines, Jesse Homan27 Sylvester, Laurie Ellen30 Beaule, Paul William30 Croteau, Michael W32 Bartlett, Samuel Linden32 Ginn, Frederick Alan32 Humeniuk, William Michael40 Spencer, Mark Stephen43 Becvar, Raym<strong>on</strong>d Winslow43 Benner, Ozro Irving43 Bilodeau, Leo Joseph43 Burr, Timothy AllenRetirement at City HallJim Upham,<strong>Bath</strong>City Planner, retiredat <strong>the</strong> end ofSeptember, wrappingup 15 years duringwhich he frequentlycollaborated withcounterparts at BIW.He arrived in 1996 andsaid, “I was <strong>on</strong>ly <strong>on</strong> <strong>the</strong>job a week or so whenI met with Jim Favreau(D10), Director of Facilities, and that was<strong>the</strong> beginning of a really c<strong>on</strong>structive relati<strong>on</strong>shipwith BIW. I’ve worked very wellwith Bob Herman and Fred Bragd<strong>on</strong> (bothD10), and also Dan Nadeau (D10) when hetook over from Jim. I feel as though <strong>the</strong>City of <strong>Bath</strong> has played a part in <strong>the</strong> recentmodernizati<strong>on</strong> at <strong>the</strong> shipyard and howthings have changed in recent years.”Jim Upham, left, receives c<strong>on</strong>gratulati<strong>on</strong>s fromJ<strong>on</strong> Fitzgerald and Bob Herman (hidden).Dept. Name43 Devoy, Thomas Eugene43 Erskine, Steven Timothy43 Hachey, Mark Leo43 Holt Jr, D<strong>on</strong>ald Edward43 Maybury, Bernard Brian43 Rines, Gilbert Huds<strong>on</strong>43 Sykes Sr, Michael Charles43 Washburn, D<strong>on</strong>na Phyllis44 Ottum, Karen Adams45 Berry, Jacqueline Marie50 Beaulieu Jr, SherwoodNorman50 Finley Sr, David Allan50 Mitchell, Michael Craig50 Osgood, Troy Earle50 Smiley, John Mitchell50 Vosmus Jr, Thomas Henry50 Warren, Mark Peter50 Wils<strong>on</strong>, Warner Allen51 Pinkham, Vicki Amber81 Adams, Gary Benard81 Pelletier, Michael Todd81 Young, Gerald Wils<strong>on</strong>86 Guptill, Fred Michael86 Guth, Thomas A86 Schussler, Shawn Peter86 Thomas Jr, Paul Ervin86 Wyman, Craig Aar<strong>on</strong>87 Ames, Sean Russell87 Gagne, David Anth<strong>on</strong>y87 Oliver Jr, James Edward87 Salvail, Michael Stephen87 Theriault, Peter August87 Todd, Richard JohnJ<strong>on</strong> Fitzgerald (D01)and Bob Hermanwalked up to City Hall<strong>on</strong> Jim’s last day andpresented him with acopy of <strong>the</strong> painting,Last Launch. Regarding<strong>the</strong> cooperativeworking relati<strong>on</strong>shipthat has grown over <strong>the</strong>years, J<strong>on</strong> said, “BIW’srelati<strong>on</strong>ship with Jimhas been c<strong>on</strong>structive and successful. <strong>Bath</strong>is a w<strong>on</strong>derful place to live and work andJim has worked hard to balance <strong>the</strong> interestsof <strong>the</strong> City with that of its citizens andbusinesses. We appreciate his efforts towork with us for <strong>the</strong> good of both <strong>Bath</strong>and BIW.”During Jim’s tenure, he handled manyissues associated with a planner’s oversight,including z<strong>on</strong>ing, permitting and publicDept. Name20 Years20 Newt<strong>on</strong>, Robert Thomas87 Chin, Janet87 DeFelice Jr, Ralph Joseph10 Years40 Pearce, Darren Llewellyn40 Tomm, Joseph Frederick5 Years02 Brimberg, Richard Stephen05 Dohner, Shar<strong>on</strong> S10 Hawkins, Alex Blaine20 Rose, Christopher James24 Carter, Matt Jarod40 Alexander, Brian Mitchell82 Nichols<strong>on</strong>, Erica Nicole86 Daigle, Andrea Lynn86 Frulla, Eric Robert86 Gatchell, Robert Wayne86 Meserve, Darren Michael86 Turek Jr, William Leslie87 Brawn, Melinda Lee87 Daley, Dudley James87 Farley, Zachary Alan87 Mans<strong>on</strong>, Jeffrey Durand87 Miller, Jas<strong>on</strong> William87 Murray, James Peter87 Wood, Linda Lee97 P<strong>on</strong>tau Jr, Michael Albertsafety. Most significantly, he was involvedwith BIW regarding <strong>the</strong> Ultra Hall and <strong>the</strong><strong>Land</strong> <strong>Level</strong> Transfer Facility, which he called“complicated but smooth;” <strong>the</strong> South Park<strong>on</strong> Washingt<strong>on</strong> Street, “now a great spot;”and <strong>the</strong> South End Revitalizati<strong>on</strong>, “a gatewayinto <strong>the</strong> city.” His efforts to maintain avital and welcoming downtown include <strong>the</strong>restorati<strong>on</strong> of <strong>the</strong> former train stati<strong>on</strong>which now houses <strong>the</strong> <strong>Bath</strong> Visitors Centerand <strong>the</strong> offices of Main Street <strong>Bath</strong> and displays<strong>the</strong> 1940’s copper wea<strong>the</strong>rvane whichBIW refurbished and <strong>the</strong> city reinstalled <strong>on</strong><strong>the</strong> roof of <strong>the</strong> building—<strong>on</strong>e of Jim’s goodideas.Jim recalled that he sometimes watchedBIW ship launchings <strong>on</strong> <strong>the</strong> old shipwaysfrom <strong>the</strong> City Hall bell tower and said, “Itwas a w<strong>on</strong>derful view, far from <strong>the</strong> crowdsbut still exciting.”BIW NEWS | October 2011 | 11
700 Washingt<strong>on</strong> Street<strong>Bath</strong>, ME 04530PRSRT STDU.S. POSTAGE PAIDBATH, MAINE04530PERMIT NO. 31<str<strong>on</strong>g>DDG</str<strong>on</strong>g> <str<strong>on</strong>g>1000</str<strong>on</strong>g> Ultra 2200 Unit <strong>on</strong> <strong>the</strong> MoveIn a prelude to <strong>the</strong> <str<strong>on</strong>g>DDG</str<strong>on</strong>g> <str<strong>on</strong>g>1000</str<strong>on</strong>g> Ultra Unit 1400move in late October to <strong>the</strong> <strong>Land</strong> <strong>Level</strong> (seestory <strong>on</strong> pg. 7), <strong>the</strong> Aft Midbody Unit, Ultra2200, made some impressive moves of its own<strong>the</strong> weekend before. Even heavier than Ultra1400 at 4,400 t<strong>on</strong>s, Ultra 2200 moved to <strong>the</strong>west side of <strong>the</strong> Ultra Hall <strong>on</strong> Friday night forload-out of several large units over <strong>the</strong> weekend,<strong>the</strong>n moved back <strong>on</strong> locati<strong>on</strong> in <strong>the</strong> Ultra Hall<strong>on</strong> Sunday, accomplishing erecti<strong>on</strong> of <strong>on</strong>e of <strong>the</strong>largest <str<strong>on</strong>g>DDG</str<strong>on</strong>g> <str<strong>on</strong>g>1000</str<strong>on</strong>g> ship secti<strong>on</strong>s.Ultra 2200 will join 1400 <strong>on</strong> <strong>the</strong> LLTF inJanuary.Unit 2350 began its erecti<strong>on</strong> sequence <strong>on</strong>to Ultra 2200 outdoors amid a heavy New England rain storm.