4 l 16 l 2018
A weekly publication of Newport News Shipbuilding
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Enterprise (CVN 65) Inactivation Complete Newport News Shipbuilding has completed the inactivation of Enterprise (CVN 65).
for storage in the Hampton Roads area until a disposal plan is determined by the U.S. Navy.
As part of the complex process that began in 2013, more than 1,000 shipbuilders defueled the ship’s eight nuclear reactors, inactivated its propulsion systems and prepared its hull for final tow. NNS completed the inactivation base work in December 2017, and the government contracting office review and certification of the paperwork has just been completed. Enterprise will remain at the shipyard to complete post-inactivation work to prepare the ship
“This is a bittersweet moment for us,” said Chris Miner, vice president of In-Service Aircraft Carrier Programs. “Enterprise has meant so much to Newport News Shipbuilding and the men and women who helped cement her place in history. With all of the lessons we learned from inactivating the first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier in our company’s 130-year history, we look forward to bringing that knowledge to the inactivation of the Nimitz class... CONTINUED ON PG 2
IT Announces Changes Regarding PCs and Approval Processes The approval process for laptops, smartphones and tablets just got a little easier. Shipbuilders looking to order these IT devices no longer need to seek vice presidents’ signatures as part of the approval process. Final approval will be made by the shipbuilders’ supervisors.
“Authority is being given to the company leaders who should be making these everyday decisions—direct supervisors,” said Bharat Amin, vice president and chief information officer. “More and more, these technologies are becoming standard tools to get our jobs done more efficiently. The process to get them should be as efficient as the tools themselves.”
Amin said NNS is moving from desktop to laptop computers as its business standard, or default, beginning April 23. Desktop computers will be replaced with laptops when they are scheduled for refresh, and shipbuilders who need desktop computers will now have to specifically request them. For more information, call the IT Service Desk at 8-HELP.