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General Information

Notice: We are a government contractor and do not give tours to the public.

Bath Iron Works
700 Washington Street
Bath, ME 04530-2556
Phone: 207-443-3311

Contact Information

Departments

Facility Status Line

Main Number: 1-866-630-BATH (2284)

Benefits

Main Number: 207-442-2527

Communications / Public Relations / Media Inquiries

David Hench
Main Number: 207-442-4307
Email: [email protected]

Contributions

To submit a contribution request, click here.

Employee Services / Employee Records / Employment Verifications

Main Number: 207-442-2669
Fax Number: 207-442-5356

For Personnel File Requests, please put your request in writing and be sure to include the (former) employee’s full name and badge number. If you are not the employee or former employee, include a release or other authorization.

Requests may be mailed to:
Employee Records, M/S 1065
700 Washington Street, Bath, ME 04530
ATTN: Director of Human Resources Services

Employment

Main Number: 207-442-4506
Email: [email protected]

Environmental, Health & Safety

Main Number: 207-442-4777

Fleet Services and Homeport Operations

Stephen Collins
Main Number: 207-442-2334
Fax Number: 207-442-3590
24-Hour Hotline: 207-442-3031

Click here to view Homeport Operations contact information

Surface Ship Support: After Market Sales

Paul Oakland: 207-442-2941
Email: [email protected]

Medical

Main Number: 207-442-2231
Nurse Triage Line: 207-442-4296
Fax Number: 207-442-3386

Payroll Services

All current and former employees of General Dynamics and its subsidiaries who have payroll and retirement questions or requests (such as obtaining a previous year’s W-2 tax statement or verification of employment service time) should contact Shared Resources for help.)

General Dynamics
Shared Resources, Inc.
Help Desk Toll Free: 1-877-433-6777
Fax Number: 804-964-2505
Email: [email protected]

Purchasing

Main Number: 207-442-1514
Fax Number: 207-442-5756
Small Business Number: 207-442-5066
Small Business Email: [email protected]

Website Content

Job Portal (iCIMS)
Phone: 207-442-4506
Email: [email protected]

GDBIW.com Website
Phone: 207-442-1021
Email: [email protected]

Visiting the Yard

Directions

For security reasons, visits to BIW facilities are by invitation only.

Bath, Maine

Travel North on Route 95 through New Hampshire and into Maine
Take I-295 north (Via Exit 44) and follow through Portland
Stay on I-295 North until Exit 28 to Coastal Route 1 exit – Brunswick/Bath
Take Exit 28 – this becomes Route 1 North (Pleasant Street, Brunswick)
Continue on Route 1 North, leaving Brunswick and following signs to Bath and Rockland

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Bath Iron Works Main Yard Approaching Bath

700 Washington Street, Bath

Continue on Route 1 North, leaving Brunswick: follow signs to Bath and Rockland
Approaching Bath, take exit to Bath / Historic Bath (center of three exits)
Continue down hill to traffic light. Turn right at light on Washington Street
Turn left into parking area using 2nd entrance on Washington Street (adjacent to buildings)
Enter BIW through Visitor Control

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Consolidated Warehouse (CW)

16 Mallett Park, Brunswick

Exit south on New Meadows Road, West Bath.
At Bath Road T-junction, turn right and look out for the Structural Fabrication Facility (on right) and the Outfit Fabrication Facility (on left) locations.
Approach the warehouse facility via the Outfit Fabrication Facility entry road, Mallett Park.

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Structural Fabrication Facility (Harding)

375 Bath Road, Brunswick

Located on Bath Road between Cook’s Corner and West Bath.
Exit at New Meadows Road, turn south.
At junction turn west (right), then look for a tall white building on your right.

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Outfit Fabrication Facility (EBMF)

16 Mallett Park, Brunswick

Located on Bath Road between Cook’s Corner and West Bath.
Exit at New Meadows Road, turn south.
At next junction turn west (right), and just past the Hardings site you will see the well-signposted entrance to BIW’s EBMF site on your left.

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Church Road Office Facility (CROF)

46 Church Road, Brunswick

From Pleasant Street in Brunswick, turn at Church Road (first traffic light on Pleasant Street, coming from south on Route One).
CROF is 200 yards down on right.

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BIW Training Academy (at Brunswick Landing)

54 Orion Street, Brunswick

Located on the same street of the Executive Airport runway.

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BIW Trades Learning Center

8 Leavitt Drive, Brunswick

Located in the same area as Southern Maine Community College.

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BIW Technology Center

290 Bath Road, Brunswick

Near the Walmart plaza, across from Rodeway Inn & Suites.

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Read Street Warehouse

203 Read Street, Portland

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West Bath Warehouse

76 New Meadows Road, West Bath

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Other BIW Locations

Most of our other offices are within Navy facilities or are in other areas that are subject to more restrictive visiting conditions. Call ahead and ascertain your route and entry requirements before traveling.

Contact Information

Homeport Operations

For security reasons, visits to BIW facilities are by invitation only.

Everett Operations

Chris Ridgeway
PMR Everett – Bath Iron Works
2000 West Marine View Dr.
Bldg. 2202 Room 113
Everett, WA 98207

Main Number: 425-220-2362
Fax Number: 425-304-4705
Email: [email protected]

Mayport Operations

Ian Warnberg
PMR/Homeport Manager
GD Bath Iron Works
2300 Marsh Point Rd, Suite 201
Neptune Beach, FL 32266
Office: 904-746-7724
Email: [email protected]

Mel Williams
PMR/Homeport Rep
GD Bath Iron Works
2300 Marsh Point Rd
Suite 201
Neptune Beach, FL 32266

FedEx

Less than 100 lbs.
2300 Marsh Point Rd, Suite 201
Neptune Beach, FL 32266

More than 100 lbs. or Crated Material
1488 Massey Avenue
Naval Station Mayport
Mayport, FL 32228

Norfolk Operations

Jon Horsley
PMR/GD Bath Iron Works
9583 Maryland Ave.
Building X-70
Norfolk, VA 23511

Main Number: 757-855-4182
Fax Number: 757-855-4392
Email: [email protected]

Pearl Harbor Operations

Allan Pulido
Shipping Address:
GD Bath Iron Works
PHSNY Code 103.1P
517 Russell Ave.
Bldg 1 Suite 105
Pearl Harbor, HI 96860-5033

Regular Mail:
Commander PHNSY Code 103.1P
667 Safeguard St. Suite 100
Pearl Harbor, HI 96860-5033
Attn: Code 103.1P

Phone: 808-471-0034
Fax: 808-471-0008
Cell: 808-383-3272

Email: [email protected]

Rota Operations

Andy Arnall
Shipping Address:
Receiving Officer
Naval Station Rota Spain
BLDG 55, ATTN: Andrew Arnall (BIW)
FDRMC
ROTA, 11520

Regular Mail:
PSC 819 Box 2217
FPO, AE 09645

San Diego Operations

Lewis Tachiki
Bath Iron Works- SWRMC PMR
US Naval Base
3755 Brinser Street
Building 3116, Suite 4, Box 126
San Diego, CA 92136-5205

Cell: 619-592-0236
Fax Number: 619-556-0063
Email: [email protected]

Washington Operations

General Dynamics Bath Iron Works
Maritime Plaza Building
Suite 100
1201 M Street, SE
Washington, DC 20003

Mike Bloxam
Phone: 202-454-2951
Cell: 703-963-7824
Email: [email protected]

Main Number: 202-454-2900
Fax Number: 202-454-2970

Yokosuka Operations

Mike Su
GD Bath Iron Works
Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka

Japan Mailing Address:
Mike Su
Bath Iron Works
PSC 451 BOX 258
FPO AP 96346-001

FedEX Mail:
Commanding Fleet Activities Yokosuka
BLDG# 2067 shack -1 2F room 202
Yokosuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture
Japan, 238-0041

Phone:
046-816-0103
011-81-46-8160103

Email addresses: [email protected], [email protected]

Giving Back to our community

Contribution Requests

BIW recognizes a fundamental responsibility to contribute to the overall welfare of the communities where it conducts business and the nation as a whole.

We are a proud supporter of United Way and all of its partner agencies. We do consider other contribution requests. Donations, sponsorships and in-kind donation requests are brought to our Contributions Committee for review.

Company-supported and company-sanctioned activities are limited to organizations or institutions that:

Are non-profit, voluntary community or social service organizations (classified as such by the IRS), public charities, and “tax-exempt” under IRS Code Section 501(c)(3).
Are financially self-sustaining, so that BIW is not the primary source of funding.
Do not restrict services or support to only individuals, members or groups of a particular religious affiliation.
Are not of a political or labor-related nature (including, without limitation, organizations and/or institutions that derive funds or other support from a union or are otherwise affiliated with a union or union-related causes or interests) unless specifically recommended by the Contributions Advisory Committee and approved by the president.
Serve BIW employees, their families or the communities where they live.
Are seeking support for a specific event and not for general operating funds or capital campaigns unless specifically recommended by the Contributions Advisory Committee and approved by the president.
Are not seeking support for school social / non-educational activities (dances, class parties, etc., except for High School Project Graduation events) or youth sports organizations (team sponsorships, etc.).

How to Make a Request

If your 501(c)(3) organization is in line with what is described above, you may make a request for a donation, sponsorship or in-kind donation by completing these two steps:

Filling out the Contribution Request Form AND
Sending an email to [email protected] that includes:
- Your contribution request (in the body of your email or an attachment such as a PDF flyer/brochure)
- Proof that you are a 501(c)(3) organization (This can be in the form of an EIN number, IRS letter, W-9 form or valid website link.)

What to Expect After Sending Your Request

After filling out the form and emailing your documentation to [email protected], your request will go to the General Dynamics Bath Iron Works Contributions Committee to be discussed. The Committee meets once every two months. Once a decision has been made, we will respond in the form of an email or letter.

Helping You Navigate

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you offer tours of your facilities?

We do not offer tours. Because Bath Iron Works is a secure defense industrial site, public access is not allowed.
To learn more about our shipyard, we suggest visiting the Maine Maritime Museum.

Can I tour a ship?

Bath Iron Works is a secure defense industrial site. Ship tours are not permitted for the general public. Only invited business visitors and guests of the Navy may tour a ship at any stage of completion.

What is your mailing address?

GD Bath Iron Works, 700 Washington St, Bath, ME 04530.

What are your telephone and FAX numbers?

General access numbers are: 207-442-3311 (phone); 207-442-1567 (Fax).

Do you sell ship-related items — caps, t-shirts, lithographs, etc.?

No. GDBIW does not sell any Navy-related items or emblematic wear. These items are sold by the
ship crew and the small profit goes to a good cause.

How can I get information on Bath Iron Works built ships – facts, photos, etc.?

Our website provides photographs and basic public information on ships built by Bath Iron Works. For security reasons, we do not release additional information.

We often share facts and photos on our social media sites: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

How do I find out about an older BIW-built ship?

We do not employ an archivist or a company historian. For more on our ship history, go to our Bath Built Ships section. There are other public-domain sources we would also recommend. One is the online Dictionary of US Naval Fighting Ships, another is the Naval Historical Institute in Washington DC.

Many older ships have active Ship’s Associations. The Tin Can Sailors’ Association is well-informed about BIW ships. The Destroyer History Foundation specializes in US Navy vessels.

How can my company do business with Bath Iron Works?

Check the Suppliers section of this website. If you have further questions, please contact our Purchasing Department at 207-442-1382.

Where do I send general questions about Bath Iron Works?

For questions please refer to the Contact Us section of this site.

Do you respond personally to email messages?

We route all messages for appropriate consideration. However, because of the large number of messages we receive, we don’t guarantee a personal response. We do filter for spam, unwanted attachments, etc.

Can I attend a christening?

Christenings are a private event and each guest needs a ticket to attend. We also require a positive ID and compliance with a security check on entry. No liquid containers are permitted. BIW is a tobacco-free environment and visitors are expected to comply with this and other regulations. Children under the age of 14 should be accompanied by an adult.

Even on a christening day, remember that you are still in a manufacturing environment. Avoid sandals, flip-flops, high-heeled shoes, shorts or other unsuitable footwear or clothing. Observe all safety warnings, and follow the instructions of BIW staff.

How do I get a seat at a christening?

Some open seating is provided. Arrive early!

However, for visitors who have a medical requirement for seating, please contact [email protected] well in advance so we can formally invite you by mail, and assign a seat on receiving your RSVP.

How can I attend a keel-laying or a mast-stepping?

These are private Navy events and attendance is by invitation only.

Didn’t BIW build Liberty ships during World War II?

The Bath yard was dedicated to destroyer work. BIW and Todd Shipbuilding operated a jointly-owned yard in South Portland, ME where these ships were constructed. That yard was demolished after 1945.

Doesn’t BIW have a yard in Portland, ME?

This facility centered on a dry dock which was used to mount sonar domes on the bow of naval vessels after launch from a conventional inclined slipway.

The Portland yard closed when BIW expanded its Bath facility in 2001, and we began building complete ships on the horizontal Land Level Transfer Facility.

Why don’t you launch ships in the conventional inclined slipway fashion anymore?

It’s not cost-effective. And it’s not that conventional any more, either. You’ll find that few shipyards do so. BIW is a world leader in naval shipbuilding technology and has moved on. Our modular techniques and the use of the land level transfer facility since 2001 have significantly increased efficiency and reduced costs.

Did the actor John Wayne really launch a ship at Bath?

John Wayne attended the launch and christening of the frigate Oliver Hazard Perry (FFG 7) on September 25, 1976. She was the lead ship of a class that is still in service with the US Navy and others. He was a platform guest because he was a board member of one of the major sub-contractors. As sometimes happened, the ship did not immediately begin to move after the champagne bottle broke on the bow, and the final wedges were removed. In response to a joking call from the crowd for the brawny film star to lend a hand, Mr Wayne pushed on the bow of the ship. It began moving. And another shipbuilding folk tale was born.

What was your peak employment?

Back in 1944, when we employed 12,000 workers. 82 destroyers were built at Bath during the Second World War, totaling more than the entire Japanese wartime output.

Do the multi-colored helmets of the workers at GDBIW mean anything?

Yes, they are coded by trade and profession, so that workers can identify each other at a distance.

Beige: Piping
Black: Welders
Blue: Pipefitters
Light Blue: Tinshop
Brown: Ship Fitter
Brown/White: Engineering
Gray: Paintshop
Dark Green: Electricians
Teal Green: Office
Orange: Riggers
Orange/Green: Carpenters
Purple: Machinists
Red: Blast & Paint
Bright Red: Fire crew
Silver: Maintenance
White: Management, Visitors

How do I submit my resume or employment-related question?

BIW does not accept paper or emailed applications or resumes from external applicants. Please email any employment-related questions to [email protected] or call 800-453-0604.