The US navy has awarded BAE Systems a contract worth $26.8 million for the phased maintenance of the USS Iwo Jima, a Wasp-class amphibious assault ship.
The work includes structural and tank repairs and ‘preservation’, repairs to ventilation and auxiliary systems, temporary services, habitability upgrades and ship alterations. The contract contains options that could bring its total value to $32.6 million.
David Thomas, director of ship repair (Jacksonville and Mayport) at BAE Systems, said: “Our men and women are eager to leverage their expertise and get to work on the ship in support of the navy and marine corps.”
The work is scheduled to begin on 31 August and end by 1 July 2016.
BAE Systems (
www.baesystems.com) is a leading provider of ship repair, conversion and overhaul services for the US navy and other government agencies, plus commercial and private customers.
The company has seven shipyards in Alabama, Florida, California, Virginia and Hawaii, plus eight dry docks, significant pier space and ship-support services, and a workforce of more than 5,000 people.
The company also has commercial ship-building and module fabrication capabilities at its shipyards in Mobile (Alabama) and Jacksonville (Florida).