HII Donates Dry Dock Gate to Become Part of Sustainable Fish Reef
July 06 2023 - 1:00PM
HII (NYSE: HII) announced today that its Newport News Shipbuilding
division partnered with the Virginia Marine Resource Commission
(VMRC) to donate and sink a former dry dock caisson gate offshore,
giving it new life as part of an artificial reef.
The donation is aligned with HII’s sustainability efforts to
protect our shared resources and reflects a corporate commitment to
a sustainable, resilient and inclusive future.
Caisson gates are used at the harbor end of a dry dock, with
pipes inside allowing for water from the James River to enter when
NNS needs to flood the dry dock. This particular gate, originally
put into service at NNS in 1967, was part of a dry dock no longer
in use at the shipyard.
NNS crews worked to prepare the caisson gate, ensuring that it
was environmentally ready to take on its new mission. That included
stripping all loose paint, removing electrical items and ensuring
all oils and solvents were removed. The gate was also ballasted for
sinking to ensure it landed on the seabed properly.
In late June, the gate left NNS, was towed offshore and sunk. It
is now taking on new life as part of the VMRC Tower Reef, which is
already home to multiple barges, other vessels and subway cars.
Photos and a video accompanying this release are available at:
https://hii.com/news/hii-donates-dry-dock-gate-sustainable-fish-reef-2023/
“Donating this caisson gate to give it a new purpose was a
natural choice for us,” said John Anderson, NNS senior dock master,
who spearheaded the project. “We understand that nurturing and
protecting our oceans isn’t just the right thing to do, it also
makes good business sense as we serve our customer, shipbuilders
and community.”
The donation directly supports Virginia’s Artificial Reef
Program, which aims to replicate natural fish habitats as closely
as possible and increase fishing opportunities for anglers.
“VMRC has been building and enhancing reefs for citizens of the
commonwealth for over 40 years,” explained VMRC Commissioner Jamie
Green, a strong proponent for the program. “We are excited to
partner with NNS to utilize material that has such a rich history
with the Hampton Roads area.”
This partnership is part of HII’s continued commitment to a
sustainable future. The 2023 HII Sustainability Update is available
here.
About HII
HII is a global, all-domain defense provider. HII’s mission is
to deliver the world’s most powerful ships and all-domain solutions
in service of the nation, creating the advantage for our customers
to protect peace and freedom around the world.
As the nation’s largest military shipbuilder, and with a more
than 135-year history of advancing U.S. national security, HII
delivers critical capabilities extending from ships to unmanned
systems, cyber, ISR, AI/ML and synthetic training. Headquartered in
Virginia, HII’s workforce is 43,000 strong. For more information,
visit:
- HII on the web: https://www.HII.com/
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- HII on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/WeAreHII
- HII on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/WeAreHII
Contact:
Todd CorilloTodd.T.Corillo@hii-co.com(757) 688-3220
A photo accompanying this announcement is available at
https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/3c159776-db80-4fd6-9d2a-7ab2f18126f0
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