Habitability Upgrades
Members of the Commissioning Committee traveled to Norfolk last week to discuss habitability upgrades for our beloved USS NEW JERSEY (SSN 796). Peter Engelman, Paul Blodgett, and Julianne Dods had productive meetings with Captain Steven Halle, Chief of the Boat, Winfred Cameron, and several crew members. These discussions were crucial in ensuring the submarine is equipped […]
Congratulations to the crew of USS NEW JERSEY (SSN 796) for a great week!
Congratulations to the crew of USS NEW JERSEY (SSN 796) for a great week! They completed a major inspection, and the Navy took delivery of the boat! 141 days left until commissioning! HII Delivers Attack Boat New Jersey to Navy – USNI News
Another Major Milestone
PCU NEW JERSEY (SSN-796) completed another major milestone towards delivery! They recently passed the Navy’s acceptance testing which is the final stages of becoming an operational unit to the fleet. “The crew’s performance was exceptional as they demonstrated a full range of operational capability, said Captain Steven Halle. “Their tenacity and grit ensured the inspection board […]
First Stage of Sea Trials Complete!
The USS NEW JERSEY has successfully completed the first phase of Sea Trials as she prepares to join the fleet later this year. Congratulations to the command triad and crew of SSN 796! Bravo Zulu! The USS NEW JERSEY (SSN 796) departs the shipyard at the start of her first voyage to commence Alpha Trials. […]
Roll Out
At the end of January or early February March or early April, NJ will be moved from its initial assembly building to a floating drydock. Multiple hydraulic sleds will lift the 7,900 ton vessel and slowly move it a quarter of a mile to the water. She will stay within the floating drydock to finish the last […]