Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) negotiations have been happening between company leadership and union representatives with the Pascagoula Metal Trades Council (PMTC). These discussions began in June, and Ingalls wants to inform you of where things stand today.
HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division has been selected by the U.S. Navy to design and build the future small surface combatant (SSC) ship, leveraging the proven design of the Ingalls-built Legend-class national security cutter (NSC). With a proven track record of building complex ships, and having the available facility capacity, Ingalls shipbuilders will once again engage in construction activities alongside its destroyer and amphibious ship shipbuilding lines where the national security cutters were built, using the same sequence of build.
Shipbuilders,
READ IT HERE: IngallsConnect News
Choosing to live tobacco-free benefits both your health and your wallet. Shipbuilders who quit using tobacco after Annual Enrollment 2025 may be eligible to receive preferred medical and critical illness rates, saving up to $660 annually.
As we prepare for the end of the year, please take note of these important reminders ahead of the holiday break.
When shipbuilders feel connected, supported and inspired, that’s a true representation of engagement. This message was clear at the third annual Shipbuilder Engagement Day.
Deck the halls with destroyers and amphibs! From the Admin buildings to the waterfront, shipbuilders across Ingalls are bringing the holiday spirit to life in their workspaces.
For more than 25 years, Scott Weldon, Vice President of Supply Chain Management, has helped shape the future of Ingalls. With his retirement set for January, he joins us on the latest episode of Inside Ingalls to reflect on the legacy he’s handing off and the future he believes in.
Congratulations to everyone celebrating long service milestones! Ingalls honored shipbuilders who marked 25 years or more between July and December with a breakfast.
Before we can build the ships the U.S. Navy relies on, the tools we use to do the work must be safe, maintained and ready. That’s why it’s critical that everything you touch has Zero Damages before the job and once you’ve completed using it.
Holiday treats set the scene as the new employee resource group CODE held their debut Cookies & Cocoa event. Shipbuilders enjoyed networking and learning about CODE’s mission.
Two Ingalls-built ships, the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Robert Smalls (CG 62) and the America-class amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7), arrived in Da Nang, Vietnam, on Dec. 8, for the first Navy visit to the city in two years. The visit highlights the strengthening relationship between nations and the U.S.’s ongoing commitment to stability and cooperation in the region.
Shipbuilders in Business Management left the new hire meet-and-greet feeling inspired and connected. This event gave shipbuilders new to Ingalls face time with leadership, as well as access to numerous resources and opportunities to network.
Shipbuilders continue to show up in big ways – especially during the holiday season. Ingalls worked alongside Chevron and Extra Table at the Jackson County Fairgrounds in Pascagoula as volunteers packed 12,000 pounds of sweet potatoes and over 6,000 pounds of rice. The rice alone will help cover over 80,000 meals for local food pantries and families in our community.
Families across South Mississippi will have the help they need this holiday season thanks to the generosity of Ingalls shipbuilders.
READ IT HERE: IngallsConnect News
Ingalls Shipbuilding welcomed nearly 50 leaders from across the state as part of Leadership Mississippi’s latest cohort. During their visit, Ingalls President Brian Blanchette shared an inside look at our company and his perspective on leadership, – emphasizing trust, empowerment and continuous learning.
Students from across Mississippi got the opportunity to see the mission-critical work we do at Ingalls firsthand during a recent visit to the shipyard. The Mississippi Youth Leadership Program, which consists of 45 students and is led by Secretary of State Michael Watson, had the opportunity to tour Ingalls and learn about the magnitude of work being done here.
Harrisburg (LPD 30) is one step closer to serving this nation after reaching Combat Systems Light-Off (CSLO) and other significant successes. CSLO shows how every job across the yard supports the ship’s ability to defend itself and the people who will one day serve aboard it.
Before a ship can officially join the fleet, it must prove it can perform its mission at sea. Sea trials are the ultimate check, confirming that every system, from propulsion to combat electronics, works as designed.
Shipbuilders are working towards growing their careers at Ingalls after completing the inaugural Crafted to Lead program. This eight-week course aims to equip shipbuilders with the skills, mindset and confidence to step into leadership.
Congratulations to our new journeymen for October 2025!
Celebrate the holiday season with festive, Ingalls-branded merch and other items that make the perfect gift or stocking stuffer!
