American Shipbuilding Association

Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding                                                                                      P.O. Box 149                                                                                                        Pascagoula, Mississippi 39568                                                                                            Tel: 228.935.1122 Fax: 228.935.5766 (Public Relations Department) www.ss.northropgrumman.com 

Shipyard highlights:
Ingalls’ investments in expansion and modernization of its facilities and equipment have exceeded $200 million in recent years. These investments have included the purchase of one of the world’s largest cranes; the covering of more than 400,000 sq. ft. Of previously open assembly areas; state-of-the-art advanced technologies and facilities for modular construction; track mounted robotic welding systems; advanced structural cad system integrated with robotic fabrication systems; a floating drydock; and approximately 1,432 meters of berthing space serviced by portal cranes up to 300-tons.

Description:
Ingalls Operation employs 11,000 shipyard professionals, and is a world leader in the design, production, and fleet support of surface combatant ships. From design to decommissioning, the company is a pioneer in providing comprehensive and integrated support services for the life cycle of ships.Working in concert with the full resources of Northrop Grumman Ship Systems, the company has the capability to design, engineer, construct, and provide full life-cycle support services to naval and commercial vessels of all non-nuclear types of ships for the U. S. Navy,U. S. Coast Guard, international navies, and for commercial maritime customers. Its sister facility in Gulfport is dedicated to composite manufacturing and modular assembly, and serves as a "Center of Excellence."