Portsmouth shipyard has work but boosters predict future risk

[Michael H. Standart]

From Boston.com:

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Portsmouth shipyard has work, but boosters predict future risk
March 31, 2007

KITTERY, Maine --As the planning center for the Navy's new Virginia class of submarines, the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard is guaranteed plenty of work.

But less than two years after a massive effort saved the Kittery, Maine shipyard from closure, that's not enough to reassure a shipyard supporters group.

More at http://www.boston.com/news/local/new_hampshire/articles/2007/03/31/portsmouth_shipyard_has_work_but_boosters_predict_future_risk/?rss_id=Boston.com+-- +New+Hampshire+news

 

[Michael H. Standart]

From BYM Maritime:

UK. Portsmouth yard gets contract for HMS York makeover

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The MoD has awarded a £17M makeover contract for Type 42 destroyer, HMS York, to Portsmouth based Fleet Support Ltd (FSL). Work for the upkeep includes the maintenance of the Sea Dart missile launcher, improvements to fuel efficiency, and upgrading the galley and domestic equipment to improve on-board living.

Story at http://www.bymnews.com/news/newsDetails.php?id=22506