DDG 1000 on the Land Level - Bath Iron Works

BIWNEWSOctober2011<strong>DDG</strong> <strong>1000</strong> on the Land Level(See story pg. 7)INSIDEFrom the Helm - 2Performance - 3Murphy Family Visit - 3Thanking a Maine Vet - 4Performance Incentive - 4Wellness and Benefits - 5BIWRA Events - 5Retirees - 5Ergo Cup Update - 65 Star Compliance - 6<strong>DDG</strong> <strong>1000</strong> to the LLTF - 7From the Fleet - 8SecDef in Yokosuka - 8Right Man on the Plane - 9Welcome - 91940 Headline - 10Service Anniversaries - 11City Hall Retirement - 11<strong>DDG</strong> <strong>1000</strong> Ultra Unit 2200 - 12

From the HelmJeff Geiger, President, Bath Iron WorksEarly last May we christened <strong>DDG</strong> 112 and brought italongside the pier, leaving the Land Level Transfer Facility(LLTF) clear of any ship integration activity. From thetime we laid the keel for Chafee (<strong>DDG</strong> 90) and inaugurated theLLTF in May 2001 until we christened <strong>DDG</strong> 112 this year, we had10 years of continuous <strong>DDG</strong> 51 class construction work on theLLTF. The familiar hull form became part of our landscape.I have to admit, when I walked the shipyard for the first timeafter <strong>DDG</strong> 112 was launched, the emptiness in the south end ofthe yard was a bit striking. But a quick look into the Ultra Hallprovided assurance that the condition would be temporary. Intruth, I hope we never see an empty land level facility again.What a difference six months can make. The landscape ofthe shipyard has changed once again with new Outfit SupportTowers in place, the demolition of our inclined ways proceedingrapidly; and, most importantly, the welcome sight of the first<strong>DDG</strong> <strong>1000</strong> Ultra Unit on the LLTF. After months of hard workand extensive planning by many of our fellow shipbuilders,on October 22 over 4,000 tons of the Navy’s newest surfacecombatant moved from the Ultra Hall to shipway #1. It wasthe 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: Congratulations, WELL DONE and thank you for yourexcellent work.With two more <strong>DDG</strong> <strong>1000</strong>s and <strong>DDG</strong> 115 now undercontract, the LLTF will remain busy for the near future. We’llsoon start fabrication on <strong>DDG</strong> 115 and in 2014 we will havetwo different classes of ships on the ways, something wehaven’t seen since we launched Lake Erie (CG 70) in 1991.Given the uncertainty of today’s economy and defensebudgets, we are in a good place. We are here because of thethings we’ve done and done consistently, many of which arebeing done 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 <strong>DDG</strong> <strong>1000</strong>, butwe have a lot of work ahead of us on this ship and the ones thatfollow. Keep thinking of how we can more efficiently do thework we have in hand. Whether on the deck plates, in an officesomewhere in North Stores or anywhere else in the company, wecan all find ways to work smarter.Steve Senkbeil (left) and Carl Laslie (both D15)Doing things the way we’ve always done them provides ameasure of near term comfort but also sets the stage for missingopportunities to become even better. I’ve always believed anorganization cannot stand still, it either improves or regresses.Our culture of continuous improvement drives us to recognizewaste and make positive changes. The Employee SuggestionProgram is a new, more formal way to capture your improvementideas. If you see an opportunity to reduce cost and/orimprove safety, submit your suggestion to your direct supervisorwho will get it to the Process Improvement Team for considerationor submit your recommendation electronically by using theEmployee Suggestion Program link on our internal web site.We’re on the right track. Now let’s throttle up a bit more andincrease our momentum as we continue to pursue a solid futurefor ourselves and those who will follow.One last thought on the subject of performance. As I writethis, we are coming down the home stretch of our United Waycampaign and all indications are that, once again, the generosityof BIW employees will have a significant impact on manypeople in need throughout the midcoast region and beyond.While we won’t reveal the final results until the United Way ofMidcoast Maine officially concludes the campaign, it appearsyour “performance” in this campaign remains consistent withthe BIW Family’s long tradition of caring.TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE.On the cover: Unit 2160 is lifted onto Ultra Unit 1400 on the Land Levelas part of a series of moves in late October which signals the beginningof <strong>DDG</strong> <strong>1000</strong> integration on Shipway #1. See more information onpage 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 monthly by theCommunications Department (D53) ofBath Iron Works and is produced internallyin the BIW Print Shop.The primary objectives of BIW NEWSare to recognize the service, accomplishments,innovation and contributionsof our employees and to provide informationon matters that are of interest toour workforce.Comments and suggestions arewelcome and should be forwarded toDixie Stedman at Mail Stop 1210 orby e-mail at dixie.stedman@biw.com.0ImprovementTargetEnvironmentalActualYear to date (YTD) progress toward achievingour environmental performance goals underthe Maine DEP STEP UP and other environmentalprograms 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 ConsumptionRecycling RateMurphy Family Visits <strong>DDG</strong> 1120ImprovementTargetOn October 20, 2011, Dan and John Murphy, father and brother,respectively, of LT Michael Murphy, namesake of <strong>DDG</strong> 112, visited theshipyard. The Murphys’ trip was arranged by CDR Tom Shultz, PCUof <strong>DDG</strong> 112. In conjunction with the <strong>DDG</strong> 51 Program Office, CDR Shultzstationed his crew members in various areas of the ship so that the Murphyswould meet both PCU sailors and BIW mechanics along the tour route.Ed Kenyon (D93), <strong>DDG</strong> 51 Program Manager, said, “Dan Murphy was veryimpressed with the ship’s progress and the quality of the work. Using theship’s announcement system, he thanked people for their attention to buildinghis son’s ship and he stopped often to shake hands and encourage everyone’scontinued hard work.” Ed continued, “The Murphy family receives frequentupdates on the ship from CDR Shultz but there’s nothing like seeing the ship,its shipbuilders and sailors to help the family feel involved in the process.And it’s good for us as well. Our mechanics take great pride in every ship,but it seems especially important that this one, which honors the spirit ofLT Murphy, be one of the best.”ActualFacility/ShiftInformation Call LineToll free information on facility status,work shift delays, and cancellations1-866-630-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 Turgeon during atour of <strong>DDG</strong> 112. LT Fensterer of the ship’s PCU looks on.BIW NEWS | October 2011 | 3

Honoring a Maine VetHerb Blake (D40),LYS ProjectManager, recently attendeda business meeting inWashington, a routine event, but hecarried something unusual with him,a hand-carved cane created for a youngMarine recuperating at National NavalMedical Center in Bethesda, Maryland.When Herb’s meetings with the Navyconcluded, he extended his stay forpersonal reasons, picked up the caneand with directions from Randy Poore(D87), headed over to the hospital tomeet PFC Jacob Fox, USMC for thefirst time.Herb was introduced to carving byAndy Rice (D40), <strong>DDG</strong> 51 SystemsEngineering, who also told him aboutthe Maine Wood Carvers AssociationEagle Cane Project. Under the auspicesof the Project, which originated inOklahoma and was introduced in Mainein 2008, woodcarvers and woodturnerscreate canes for disabled Maine veterans,typically including features that areunique to the recipient. Carvers maycontribute their materials, but the CaneProject provides instructions, materialsif needed, and is a resource for helpalong the way.PFC Fox of Blue Hill, Maine, also theson of a Marine and Vietnam veteran,lost a leg as a result of an IED explosionL to r: PFC Jacob Fox, seated, with (l to r) HerbBlake, his parents, Allen and Lynne, and his brother,Ben, at National Naval Medical Center.while on duty in Helmand Province inAfghanistan in August of this year.Through the Eagle Cane Project, Herblearned that PFC Fox had requested a caneand Herb contacted 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 response to Herb’s offer to bepart of the cane’s design, PFC Fox replied,“I’ve learned over the years (though I’monly 19) that you cannot stifle the artist’sability to create as he pleases. I couldn’tpossibly put any restrictions on you ordemand anything more specific thanmy name.”Although the actual carving requireshours of labor, Herb was motivated tofinish ahead of his planned trip toWashington. PFC Fox expected a cane,but did not know that Herb would deliverit personally or when he would receive it.Hank Cloutier, USAF Ret. and the EagleCane Coordinator, often delivers the caneson behalf of the carvers but is pleasedwhen a carver can do it because itstrengthens the connection betweenthe veteran and the 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 brothers, whenI buy my own food, when my woundsheal and the 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 information about theMaine 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 the Period of October3, 2011 to April 1, 2012 are shown here withcurrent status.Contact your supervisor for more informationregarding the 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 suggestion program to reducecosts and/or improve safety on the <strong>DDG</strong> <strong>1000</strong> and <strong>DDG</strong> 51 programsby December 31, 20112b Receive 1,000 suggestions by April 1, 20123a Erect all <strong>DDG</strong> <strong>1000</strong> units on LLTF (except for the deckhouse,hangar and 3200 Ultra)3b Complete unit inspections through the 3450 unit on the 3200 Ultraby April 1, 20124a Achieve and sustain goal of having base Fabrication materialcomplete 2 weeks ahead of installation start by December 31, 20114b Complete 18 units through Blast & Paint by April 1, 20125a Complete all GI's on <strong>DDG</strong> 112 by January 29, 20125b Complete all <strong>DDG</strong> 112 decks by trials6 <strong>DDG</strong> 115: Complete the incorporation of the FY 10 design changesinto the Engineering & Production 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 benefitselections for 2012—you have untilNovember 11 to do so. Changesmade during annual enrollment areeffective January 1, 2012.Below are a few reminders. A fulldescription of changes and benefit optionscan be found at www.gdbenefits.com.Over-the-Counter DrugsPlease remember that the costs for overthe-counterdrugs cannot be reimbursed(even with a prescription) under the HealthCare Flexible Spending Account (FSA) orthe Health Savings Account (HSA).CIGNA Medical ID CardsYou will receive a new medical ID cardif you:• Change medical plans• Are currently enrolled in thePhysician Open Access (POA) Plan• Are currently enrolled in theSalaried PCP Select PlanNew ID cards should arrive at home inDecember. Continue 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. Otherwise,the claim will be denied. (Current limit is365 days).Building HealthyWays Reminds You...Great American SmokeoutSince 1976, millions have used theAmerican Cancer Society’s Great AmericanSmokeout (GAS) as their date to quitsmoking. This year the GAS will be held onNovember 17, 2011. For the entire monthof November, BIW Benefits will be sharingthe many no cost resources and supportwhich tobacco users have here at BIW,in the community, and by phone or computer.Watch for information about theseresources to help you quit tobacco.Contact Anthony Anderson at ext. 2915or by email with any questions.Things to remember when makingannual enrollment elections• It’s easy to confuse the FlexibleSpending Accounts (FSA). Be sureto elect the 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 designationsto be sure the information is current• If changing or electing a medical plan,be mindful of your election. Eachmedical plan has two options—“smoker” and “non-smoker”. It’s easyto confuse the options and select anunintended status.• Remember—you’ll need your GeneralDynamics Service Center passwordto review, enroll or make changes toyour benefits. No password? Contactthe General Dynamics Service Centerat 1-888-432-3633 or online atgdbenefits.com.If you need help enrolling or havequestions, please contact the BIW BenefitsDepartment at ext. 2527.BIWRACatch the Last BusThe BIW Recreation Association’s last bus tripof the year is to the North Shore Music theater’sproduction of Charles Dickens’ A ChristmasCarol. The theater is in Beverly, Massachusettsand the all-day bus trip allows time for shoppingand lunch and dinner during the day. The tripis open to employees, retirees, families andinvited guests.Tickets must be ordered by November 12,2011. For tickets, (1) Sign up at the EmployeeStore; (2) Obtain an order form from the LotusNotes Bulletin Board (BIW Recreation); (3) Goonline at www.gdbiw.com (For employees;BIW Recreation Association; bus trips); or(4) Contact any BIWRA Director.RetireesSeptember 2011Dept. Name02-00 Terry L. Chambers46 Years, 3 MonthsDirector, Program Finance10-00 Ralph E. Burden32 Years, 1 MonthManager11-00 Wedgwood W. Wheeler25 YearsPipecoverer III15-00 Robert C. Christy29 Years, 4 MonthsPipefitter III20-00 William B. Wallace37 Years, 3 MonthsMaintenance Electrician III20-01 Theodore Sek III28 Years, 9 MonthsSr. Planner26-01 Clifton P. Gainsley38 Years, 7 MonthsCorporal27-00 Arthur G. Dow31 Years, 10 MonthsPreservation Tech III28-00 Sharon L. Belanger29 Years, 5 MonthsSupervisor45-05 Rita L. Cromwell28 Years, 8 MonthsAdministrative Technician66-00 Daniel G. Richard35 Years, 7 MonthsInsulator III81-00 David A. Glover43 Years, 7 MonthsMaterial Clerk III81-00 Edwin E. Greenlaw32 Years, 5 MonthsMaterial Clerk III82-00 Candyce E. Nesbitt25 Years, 6 MonthsProject Manager, EngineeringBIW NEWS | October 2011 | 5

Ergo Cup Competition UpdateThe Ergonomic Cup Challengeintroduced in 2010 seeks to fosterdevelopment and recognition ofgood ergonomic solutions which alsohave cost and quality benefits. This year,the competition is a quarterly challengewith an overall winner to be selected inNovember. All 2011 entrants, a field ofabout 16 at this time, are eligible.The second quarter winner selected inAugust is the M04/O04 (Inside/OutsideMachinists) CREST Safety Committeewhich devised a Lighter Liner solutionfor steel shapes that support and levelmachinery equipment when installed onboard ships. Insteadof lifting mild steel liners weighing 80+ pounds which putssignificant strain on backs and arms, the M04/O04 team suggestedsplitting the steel liners in half, reducing the weight perlift by 50 percent and significantly reducing the back and armstrain of the installers. Approval was obtained to cut reliefs inthe machined surface of the liners to further reduce weight aswell as handling time when fitting the liners.Lighter Liner team members include James Balmer, BrianHoman and Andy Sciascia (all D09); Glen Capen (D25);Rusty Fenn (D07); and Randy Johnson, James Ouellette,Clint Robbins, Kevin Strout and Scott Taylor (all D10).The third quarter winner selected in October tackled asolution to the Helo Net assembly process. Previously, stainlesssteel star fasteners were installed in a 3-inch grid patternon braided stainless steel helo nets, requiring about 72,000repetitive, forceful hammer motions per shipset. Followingup on an employee suggestion, a hydraulic star squeezer wasdeveloped which allows the assembler to position the deviceunder the star and press a thumb trigger to close the fastener.The assembly table was also modified to allow the employeeto adjust the helo nets to minimize bending and reaching.Eliminating this highly repetitive motion task modified theergonomic risk of this job from high to low. Process timewas reduced by about 20 percent and the more consistent,repeatable approach produces a better product.Third quarter winners are the Hull Outfit CREST SafetyCommittee, including Wayne Benn, Bruce Calden, JohnChase and Alex Hawkins (all D10); Steve Gagnon (D66);Paul McLaughlin (D68); and Rick Townsend (D68). A photoof this group will be included in the next newsletter.Ben Zavitz (D52), Ergonomist and a member of the JointErgonomics Committee, said, “The increased number ofentries this year indicates growing interest in ergonomicsand the ability to link ergonomic solutions with safety andcost improvements, resulting in solutions which help makemechanics’ jobs easier, safer and more productive.”Second quarter winners, l to r: include Jim Ouellette, Brian Homan, KevinStrout, Randy Johnson, Andy Sciascia, Brian Levesque and Rusty Fenn.Quarterly winners received Ergo coffee cups while the grand prize is acommemorative trophy cup.5 Star ComplianceOCTOBER 25, 2011Shops, Labs, ConleyABC PlatBuildings 18, 19 and MERGAssembly BuildingPanel Line5-SkidsAluminum ShopCarpenter ShopBlast IBlast IIBlast IIIHyde SouthHazardous Waste BuildingACE/CW/BissonsEBMFHardingsFacilitiesMachine ShopMetals RecyclingDry DockH 601 (<strong>DDG</strong> <strong>1000</strong>)H 505 (<strong>DDG</strong> 111)H 506 (<strong>DDG</strong> 112)MSC Warehouse/Service ShopLLTF Pump HouseLLTFAll OSTsP0II/Ultra HallSouth Central ReceivingElectricalCompliant Preparing for Assessment Lost StarMachineGuardingFallProtectionFire, Health,SafetyHousekeeping6 | October 2011 | BIW NEWS

<strong>DDG</strong> <strong>1000</strong> Moves Onto the Land Level<strong>DDG</strong> <strong>1000</strong> in the form of Ultra Unit1400, the Mid Forebody of the ship,moved out of the Ultra Hall andonto the Land Level over the weekend ofOctober 22 and 23, completing one of thelargest and most complex moves in thecompany’s history.With great skill, backed by hundredsof hours of planning which began in theDesign Build phase and peaked during theweek prior to the move, over 4,000 tons ofship module was eased out of the buildingon Saturday morning and carried in asouthwest direction across the path ofShipway #1. A fleet of SPMTs with 496wheels on the ground powered the move.Upon reaching the southern boundary ofthe LLTF, like backing into a parking space,1400 reversed direction and lined up onShipway #1.On Sunday, the 2160 unit resting onthe northerly section of the shipway waslifted by two cranes, flown over the OutfitSupport Towers (OSTs) and landed on theaft section of 1400. Late Sunday, 2160 wasunhooked and mechanics worked throughthe night throughout Ultra 1400 to openaccess, hook up services and prepare theunit for production activity on Mondaymorning.Dave Clark (D10) said, “About 70 ormore people worked through the weekendto support this effort. They were supportedby many others who prepared for monthsin advance to develop a detailed plan thatwould allow us to successfully complete themove. The week before, we rehearsed themoves on 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.Everyone involved did a great job.”Top right: Ultra Unit 1400 moves out of the UltraHall headed for the Land Level. Middle: 1400stops and prepares to back up into position onShipway #1. Bottom: Unit 2160 is flowninto position to load out on top of 1400.BIW NEWS | October 2011 | 7

From the FleetSpruance Commissioned in Key WestOne month after leaving BIW, USS Spruance (<strong>DDG</strong>111) was commissioned in Key West, Florida onOctober 1, 2011 at sunset. Several days later, theship sailed for its homeport of San Diego where it arrivedin late October to join Destroyer Squadron 23.Speaking at the commissioning, Jeff Geiger said, “Theships we build for the US Navy are essential instrumentsof our national security and every inch of weld, everysegment of pipe and every foot of cable we install is donewith the knowledge that some day our ship may be putto the test. Our commitment to the men and womenof the United States Navy who sail these ships is to doeverything in our power to ensure when that day comes,our Bath-built ships is one they can rely upon.”Recently, Dan Alho (D86) of ourYokosuka Homeport Liaison Officeshared a story and photos. He isassigned permanently in Japan, providingliaison support to all of the FFG and <strong>DDG</strong>availabilities as well as shipchecking. InDan’s words:“Last week I met Donald Rumsfeld, theformer Navy pilot, member of Congress,and the 13th and 21st Secretary of Defenseat a book signing. I waited in a long line ofpeople to have my book signed and to helpwith my name spelling, I had one of myBIW on-site representative business cardsout for him to view. When he read mycard, he blurted out, Bath Iron Works!You’re a long way from home!”Dan continued, “I explained the base had7 <strong>DDG</strong>s and BIW maintained a presence tosupport the ships. After signing my book, Ithanked him and started to walk away onlyto hear him call me by name and ask me toreturn to the podium. He stopped the booksigning to tell the crowd a story about hisexperience at BIW in 1975. As Secretary ofDefense, he was at the launching of USSOliver Hazard Perry (FFG 7), the first shipof the FFG 7 Class, with his wife (one oftwo co-sponsors). The movie actor JohnWayne was also on the launch platform.USS Spruance commissioning ceremony. Photo courtesy US Navy.A SecDef, a Book, FFG 7 and The DukeLeft: Dan Alho, left, met Don Rumsfeld, at a book signing in Japan. Right, Mrs. Joyce Rumsfeld is shownon September 25, 1976 after she cracked a bottle of champagne to christen FFG 7 with, lower left andclockwise, John Sullivan, President of BIW, Don Rumsfeld and Bill Haggett, VP and CEO of BIW.When the bottle of champagne was broken,the ship did not begin its slide down theways as expected, but when the Dukereached up and pushed on the bow, itstarted moving.”Dan wrapped the story by saying, “Theenthusiasm with which he told the storyand demonstrated John Wayne's pushingaction to the crowd made it clear that it is afond memory of his. While standing nextto him during the story, it occurred to methat so many times I had seen him on televisionwith presidents or members of theJoint Chiefs of Staff standing in my sameposition during press conferences.”The John Wayne story and the magictouch that he brought to the 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 the co-sponsor of the ship,shown right, and Donald Rumsfeld,Secretary of Defense (under PresidentFord), was the principal speaker.8 | October 2011 | BIW NEWS

Right Man on the PlaneOn September 29,2011, Joe Valliere(D71),LCSAvailability Manager andeight other BIW peoplewere on the early morningflight from Portland toAtlanta, headed to Pensacolafor an LCS 2 PlanningJoe Valliere Conference. Less than anhour into the 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 soon declared a medicalemergency onboard and asked if there wereany trained medical people on the 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 the flight crew, Joe started oxygen flowingand then took the man’s vital signs. After theman was able to tell Joe what medications heneeded from his briefcase, Joe learned thathe suffered from congestive heart failure,chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD) and diabetes, a trifecta of seriousmedical issues at 30,000 feet.The pilot sent Joe a message asking if theyshould make an emergency landing or stayon course. With the patient’s concurrenceand based on an improvement in his vitalsigns, Joe said that he felt that they couldcontinue. They landed half an hour earlyand were met by paramedics who came onboard and transported the man to medicalcare. Joe said, “The man was embarrassedby all the fuss, but I told him that he waseveryone’s hero—he got us to Atlanta a full30 minutes early.”As Joe disembarked, he received a hugfrom one of the 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 graduation and moving to themidcoast 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 them off—it’s frustrating,but in the nature of the job to sometimesbe involved in a struggle to save someone’slife and not know the outcome.”That’s the case with the man on theplane who Joe knows only as someonewho lives in Waterville and, ironically,once worked at BIW as a shipfitter.WelcomeNameDept.Andresen, Douglas Walter * 1900Averill, Dusty Sean 2700Barton, Ryan David 1700Benner, Jolene Madelyn * 2700Bird, James Thomas 4300Bisson, Debra Lynne * 2700Blair, Scott R * 5000Boilard, Sean Mathew 2700Boucher, Troy R 5000Buckingham, Adam Timothy 5000Capano, Anthony Robert * 1900Cardona, Raymond Daniel * 5000Castonguay, Marc Roger * 2700Castonguay, Rena M * 2700Collins, Justin 2700Contreras, Mario 2700Coombs, Michael Wayne * 0900Cotnoir, John Anthony 5000Crockett, Shane Ralph 5000Cross, Cody Ray 2700Cunniff, John Hugh * 1900Dalessandris, Tracy Ann * 2700Davenport, Frank Hollis 5000Davis, Kenneth James 4300Draper, Timothy Scott 1500Dumais, Raymond Lionel * 1900Dunning, Lee William 5000Dupre, Michael A 6600Dutil, Ronald Omer * 5000Elwell II, Alan Richard * 1700Elwell, Derek Lane 1500Farrington, Jeffrey Dale * 0900Favreau Jr, James Allen 5000The following employees joined BIW during September 2011. Please welcome them.NameDept.Field, Fred Joseph 5000Ford, Gregory Keith 4300Fraser, Robert Bartholemew 6600Freeman, John Philip 3000Fullerton, Shane Escott * 5000Gagne, Christian Paul 5000Gagnon, Shawn Michael 5000Gastia, Eric Joel 5000Girardin, Fern Harold 5000Glockner, Paul Anthony 4300Grierson, Darrell Carleton * 0900Hamlin, Steven Leeland 2700Hanna, Clinton Paul 4300Hanson Jr, Charles Raymond * 1500Harding, Byron Thomas 4300Hart, Jason Charles 1700Haskell, Travis Auston 3000Hayes, Randall Joseph * 0900Hiltz, Manly Lyle 5000Hix, Nathan Douglas 6600Hodgdon, Stephen Edward * 1900Hodgkins Jr, David Joseph 4300Howard Sr, Dexter David * 2700Hoyt Jr, Russell Alan 1700Inman, Luke Jonathan 1700Johnson, Fred Wade 2700Johnson, Randy C 4300Jones, Mark Daniel 6600Jones, Victoria Nicole 4300Kakos Jr, Nicholas Spilios * 8100Kendrick, Glendon Shane 4300Kennard, Jeffrey Michael 4300Kenney, Timothy James * 6600NameDept.Kerina, Thomas Kambandi * 5000King, Richard Mayer * 1900Konecny, Lubomir 5000Labrecque, Jacob Christopher 1700Lane, Eric John 2700Larsen, Nancy Gladys * 6600Lavallee, Lawrence Edmond * 2700Lavigne, Marcel George 2700Lebel Jr, Louis Ralph * 0900LeBourdais, Audra Lee Seigars * 1900LeClair, Anthony James 5000Leveille, Casey Scott 2700Marcia, Travis Earle 2700Marcotte, Steven Rober 4300Maurer, Leo Richard * 1500McCrater, Adam James 6600McDonald, Keith Daniel 4300McLaughlin, Jesse Lyndon 4300Merrill, Michael Luis * 2700Morrison, Eugene Allen 1500Mulcahy, Raymond John 2500Nadeau, Gerald Steven * 2000Norsworthy, Timothy James * 5000Orcutt, Todd William 2700Ouellette, Danny 5000Peavey, Donald Henry 2700Pelletier, Linda Theresa * 2700Pulk, Kevin Arthur 5000Rainey, Leonard Isaac * 5000Richard, Corey David * 4300Ripley, Justin Allen 1700Robinson, Garrett James 5000Rudge, Devin Michael 5000NameDept.Ryder, Ryan Anthony 2700Sabins, Glenn Alan * 1900Salo Jr, Frank Albert * 1900Sawyer, Daniel Justin 5000Semprebon, Michael Duston * 0900Sirois Jr, Maurice 5000Sites Jr, Richard Alan 2700Skelton, Daniel * 5000Skelton, 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 4300Turgeon, Richard Albert * 6600Twist, Logan Lee 4300Vaillancourt, Justin 5000Vannah Jr, Donald Kenneth * 2700Walsh, John David * 1900Wardach, Jay Wallace 5000Waterman, Runette Rae * 2700Weeks, Mark Hamilton * 1900Wentworth II, John Edgar 5000Wheeler, Wedgwood Webber * 1100Whynot, Colby Donald 1500Wilson, William Nicholas 5000Young, Kyle Leslie * 5000* Returning employeesBIW NEWS | October 2011 | 9

Newspaper Headline Circa 1941…and todayThis newspaper clipping from the Portland Press Heralddated July 4, 1940 was provided by John Foster (D10).In addition to the then and now cost of US Navydestroyers, and we can add to that that the average startingwage for a mechanic in this timeframe was between 60 and82 cents an hour, note the reference to the construction ofthe then “new” shipways.It is likely that the new set of ways mentioned here refers toa portion of C ways. A ways was refurbished in 1966 and B andC ways in 1972, but original construction of all except the newportion of C ways dates to the 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 the middle of theshipyard not seen in over a hundred years.Note, too, in the last paragraph that attention to qualityis something that BIW has always taken very seriously.The view in September 2011 looking west from the riverover the area that previously held B and C shipways.10 | October 2011 | BIW NEWS

Dept. NameSeptember 2011Service Anniversaries40 Years20 Johnson, Calvin Dwight69 Smith Jr, Emil Van80 Gilliam, Donald Hayden86 Dodge, David Allan35 Years07 Gagnon, Normand Joseph20 Douglass, Rodney Earl20 Gosselin, Fernand Dewey20 Hinkley, Randolph Lee27 Lewis, Richard John30 Guimond, Richard Raymond50 Bresnahan, Robert Francis66 Vaillancourt, Patrick Cyril84 Porter, Paul Henry86 Soule, Dennis Eugene87 Nyberg, John Eric30 Years10 Seigars Jr, James Andrew13 Strout, Donald Lynn17 McFarland, Miles Weston20 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, Ronald Carlton15 McLuer, John Wilfred15 Riva, Jeffrey Alan15 Robishaw, Russell James15 Senkbeil, Steve Kenneth15 Sickel, Timothy David17 Cadwallader Jr, JohnRichard17 Matthews, Jeffrey Clinton17 Misner, Robert A19 Gandy, Winston Allen19 Lewis, James Edward20 Jackson, 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, Raymond Winslow43 Benner, Ozro Irving43 Bilodeau, Leo Joseph43 Burr, Timothy AllenRetirement at City HallJim Upham,BathCity Planner, retiredat the end ofSeptember, wrappingup 15 years duringwhich he frequentlycollaborated withcounterparts at BIW.He arrived in 1996 andsaid, “I was only on thejob a week or so whenI met with Jim Favreau(D10), Director of Facilities, and that wasthe beginning of a really constructive relationshipwith BIW. I’ve worked very wellwith Bob Herman and Fred Bragdon (bothD10), and also Dan Nadeau (D10) when hetook over from Jim. I feel as though theCity of Bath has played a part in the recentmodernization at the shipyard and howthings have changed in recent years.”Jim Upham, left, receives congratulations fromJon Fitzgerald and Bob Herman (hidden).Dept. Name43 Devoy, Thomas Eugene43 Erskine, Steven Timothy43 Hachey, Mark Leo43 Holt Jr, Donald Edward43 Maybury, Bernard Brian43 Rines, Gilbert Hudson43 Sykes Sr, Michael Charles43 Washburn, Donna 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 Wilson, Warner Allen51 Pinkham, Vicki Amber81 Adams, Gary Benard81 Pelletier, Michael Todd81 Young, Gerald Wilson86 Guptill, Fred Michael86 Guth, Thomas A86 Schussler, Shawn Peter86 Thomas Jr, Paul Ervin86 Wyman, Craig Aaron87 Ames, Sean Russell87 Gagne, David Anthony87 Oliver Jr, James Edward87 Salvail, Michael Stephen87 Theriault, Peter August87 Todd, Richard JohnJon Fitzgerald (D01)and Bob Hermanwalked up to City Hallon Jim’s last day andpresented him with acopy of the painting,Last Launch. Regardingthe cooperativeworking relationshipthat has grown over theyears, Jon said, “BIW’srelationship with Jimhas been constructive and successful. Bathis a wonderful place to live and work andJim has worked hard to balance the interestsof the City with that of its citizens andbusinesses. We appreciate his efforts towork with us for the good of both Bathand BIW.”During Jim’s tenure, he handled manyissues associated with a planner’s oversight,including zoning, permitting and publicDept. Name20 Years20 Newton, Robert Thomas87 Chin, Janet87 DeFelice Jr, Ralph Joseph10 Years40 Pearce, Darren Llewellyn40 Tomm, Joseph Frederick5 Years02 Brimberg, Richard Stephen05 Dohner, Sharon S10 Hawkins, Alex Blaine20 Rose, Christopher James24 Carter, Matt Jarod40 Alexander, Brian Mitchell82 Nicholson, 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 Manson, Jeffrey Durand87 Miller, Jason William87 Murray, James Peter87 Wood, Linda Lee97 Pontau Jr, Michael Albertsafety. Most significantly, he was involvedwith BIW regarding the Ultra Hall and theLand Level Transfer Facility, which he called“complicated but smooth;” the South Parkon Washington Street, “now a great spot;”and the South End Revitalization, “a gatewayinto the city.” His efforts to maintain avital and welcoming downtown include therestoration of the former train stationwhich now houses the Bath Visitors Centerand the offices of Main Street Bath and displaysthe 1940’s copper weathervane whichBIW refurbished and the city reinstalled onthe roof of the building—one of Jim’s goodideas.Jim recalled that he sometimes watchedBIW ship launchings on the old shipwaysfrom the City Hall bell tower and said, “Itwas a wonderful view, far from the crowdsbut still exciting.”BIW NEWS | October 2011 | 11

700 Washington StreetBath, ME 04530PRSRT STDU.S. POSTAGE PAIDBATH, MAINE04530PERMIT NO. 31<strong>DDG</strong> <strong>1000</strong> Ultra 2200 Unit on the MoveIn a prelude to the <strong>DDG</strong> <strong>1000</strong> Ultra Unit 1400move in late October to the Land Level (seestory on pg. 7), the Aft Midbody Unit, Ultra2200, made some impressive moves of its ownthe weekend before. Even heavier than Ultra1400 at 4,400 tons, Ultra 2200 moved to thewest side of the Ultra Hall on Friday night forload-out of several large units over the weekend,then moved back on location in the Ultra Hallon Sunday, accomplishing erection of one of thelargest <strong>DDG</strong> <strong>1000</strong> ship sections.Ultra 2200 will join 1400 on the LLTF inJanuary.Unit 2350 began its erection sequence onto Ultra 2200 outdoors amid a heavy New England rain storm.