BATH — Sens. Susan Collins and Angus King say $1 billion for a new destroyer to be built at Bath Iron Works is included in the 2016 omnibus spending package.
The Navy announced this month that it was taking steps to build the additional destroyer under a 2002 swap agreement after announcing an initial procurement contract for an amphibious transport dock to be built at Ingalls Shipbuilding in Mississippi.
But the Navy said the extra Bath ship is subject to congressional funding and authorization.
Collins and King said Wednesday that those steps are being taking with the funding. An extra ship would be welcome news at the shipyard where it’ll add to a backlog for 6,000 shipbuilders. Bath will be bidding on Coast Guard cutters and more destroyers in the new year.
Send questions/comments to the editors.
Success. Please wait for the page to reload. If the page does not reload within 5 seconds, please refresh the page.
Enter your email and password to access comments.
Hi, to comment on stories you must . This profile is in addition to your subscription and website login.
Already have a commenting profile? .
Invalid username/password.
Please check your email to confirm and complete your registration.
Only subscribers are eligible to post comments. Please subscribe or login first for digital access. Here’s why.
Use the form below to reset your password. When you've submitted your account email, we will send an email with a reset code.