BIW wants workers vaccinated sooner, but won’t make vaccinations mandatory

Bath Iron Works argued its workers should be included with the over 200,000 Mainers in the 1B and 1C vaccination groups.

BIW employee critically injured on the job, union says

The mechanic was injured at the shipyard Saturday morning, but the company and union declined to say how the injury occurred.

BIW gets another destroyer project after Congress overrides Trump’s defense bill veto

Bath Iron Works will move ahead on another destroyer after the Senate's override of President Trump's veto of the National Defense Authorization Act.

Trump signs COVID-19 relief bill with possible BIW perks

The appropriations package funds financial relief for individuals and small businesses amid the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as defense infrastructure companies like Bath Iron Works make for the Navy.

Trump capsizes two bills with BIW perks

President Trump rejected two major bills that authorize COVID-19 relief and defense funding, before leaving to spend the holiday weekend at his Mar-a-Lago club in Florida.

Bath shipyard continues reporting new COVID-19 cases

Bath Iron Works has reported new cases nearly every day for the past five weeks. As of Wednesday, 57 workers have tested positive so far this month, according to the company’s website.

Defense bill with BIW provision stuck on Trump’s desk

After being passed by the House and the Senate, President Trump has until Wednesday to sign or veto the National Defense Authorization Act.

Bath-built destroyer returns from trials after enduring winter storm at sea

A Bath Iron Works spokesman said the ship performed "remarkable well in tough conditions."

First BIW-built destroyer in 2 years heads to sea for testing

House approves defense bill with BIW provision despite Trump’s veto threats

The $741 billion National Defense Authorization Act, which includes an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer project for BIW, passed the lower chamber with a veto-proof majority.