Ingalls Shipbuilding, a Division of HII

HII’s #IngallsShipbuilding division along with representatives from the U.S. Navy, Accelerate Mississippi and Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College (MGCCC), celebrated the opening of a virtual reality (VR) welding lab at the shipyard Wednesday. The new facility makes it easier and safer for welders to hone their skills, and enhance HII’s ability to grow the number of proficient shipbuilders with this essential skillset. Read the full release here: https://lnkd.in/ge2a84w9

HII’s #IngallsShipbuilders recently christened Harrisburg (LPD 30), marking an unforgettable milestone for both the ship and the legacy of our shipbuilders. ⚓ Check out this video to watch the highlights!

HII’s #IngallsShipbuilding division began fabrication of the U.S. Navy’s newest San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock Philadelphia (LPD 32) Monday. The start of fabrication signifies that the first 100 tons of steel have been cut for the ship. Congratulations, shipbuilders! Read the full release here: https://lnkd.in/gmXFf-iu

Because of the hard work and commitment of our Ingalls Shipbuilders, we were able to accomplish many amazing things last year. Their dedication has propelled us forward so we can continue our mission of excellence in 2025. Click the video below to see the ship milestones reached in 2024.

Ingalls Shipbuilding President Brian Blanchette sat down with WLOX recently to discuss his new role, recent shipyard milestones, and what’s ahead in 2025 at the shipyard. With continued focused on our people and delivering the highest quality ships to our Navy partners, Ingalls remains committed to excellence and innovation. Watch the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/e6h_7tpt

Just as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. pushed society to never give up on the dream, the African American Shipbuilders Association (AASA) employee resource group echoed the same message at their annual MLK Jr. Celebration. Through the choir’s moving performance and the powerful words of wisdom from shipbuilder panelists, this event reminded everyone of Dr. King’s unwavering commitment to unity and equality. Thank you to all who attended! To learn more about AASA visit: https://lnkd.in/ekmnAeFW

HII christened San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock Harrisburg (#LPD30 today at the company’s #IngallsShipbuilding division. Congratulations, shipbuilders! Read the full release here: https://lnkd.in/gxKeRHHm

Get ready for a day filled with excitement, tradition, and pride! ⚓ Set up is underway for tomorrow’s christening of the US Navy's 14th San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship Harrisburg (#LPD30), the first Flight II in the class, at HII's #IngallsShipbuilding division. Watch the event live starting at 9:45 am CST: https://lnkd.in/eAY7BKzW

Saturday, shipbuilders will officially christen Harrisburg (#LPD30) at HII's #IngallsShipbuilding in Pascagoula, MS. Named after the capital city of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg, LPD 30 will be the US Navy's 14th San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship and the first Flight II in the class. The ceremony will honor our shipbuilders, sailors, and the ship’s sponsors, Mrs. Alexandra Curry, a resident of Middletown, Pennsylvania, and wife of the Middletown mayor and Mrs. Jennifer Díaz, a resident of Philadelphia alongside her husband Chris Díaz, a former Navy hospital corpsman with the Marines and now Chief of Staff to the Secretary of the Navy. Read more about the ship’s namesake and sponsors here: https://lnkd.in/env_j-Qe Live coverage will begin on this page at 9:45 a.m. CST.

Ingalls is charting a bold course for the future, and in this episode of the Inside Ingalls podcast, we sit down with Ingalls President Brian Blanchette to reflect on his journey at the shipyard and discuss what lies ahead in 2025 and beyond. Click below to watch: