Ingalls Shipbuilding hosted HD Hyundai Heavy Industries leaders Tuesday, advancing joint goals of the memorandum of understanding signed by the two companies earlier this month. The visit focused on identifying near-term opportunities and exploring the implementation of new processes that could support the acceleration of ship production.
The Big Picture: The America-class amphibious ship Fallujah (LHA 9) reached a key milestone with the successful landing of the main reduction gear.
The Big Picture: Ingalls President Brian Blanchette will host multiple Town Hall sessions to update shipbuilders on what's happening in our company, giving you the opportunity to be a part of the conversation.
Have you noticed the vibrant, graffiti-style conex boxes out in the shipyard? Operations Resource Centers (ORCs) serve as a place where foremen can get support as they take on all of the elements of their job. Inside each of the ORCs are shipbuilders who welcome all questions to the forefront of production. Take ORC coordinators Sterling Dupree and Andrew Walker for example. Located near the wet dock, their ORC is a hub for the challenges of the shipyard. We caught up with him to learn more about how ORCs are helping foremen.
Finding the right benefits doesn’t have to be complicated.
In honor of National Volunteer Week, which runs April 21-25, we’re celebrating YOU – the shipbuilders who make a difference every day in your community. From food drives and youth mentorship to community cleanups, fundraising events and more, you have made Ingalls known throughout the community for having a workforce that not only builds strong ships, but who shows up to make our community a better place.
Enjoy a sweet treat for a good cause!
Congratulations to Premo Sabbatini, vice president, Central Planning & Process Excellence, and Dr. Ben Weldon, manager, Talent Acquisition, on being recipients of 2025 One Coast awards.
Congratulations to Erinn Carty, manager, Branding & Art Production, on being the featured speaker at the April chapter meeting of PRAM Gulf Coast. Erinn spoke to the group of public relations professionals on the rebranding efforts at Ingalls over the last few years.
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All represented shipbuilders will have a partial workday on Thursday, April 17. The no-drive time for that day will be 11–11:15 a.m.
New shipbuilders were welcomed during a recent meet & greet aimed at fostering early connections and a push for engagement.
HII and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI), two of the world’s leading shipbuilders across multiple classes of ships, signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to explore opportunities to collaborate on accelerating ship production in support of defense and commercial shipbuilding projects. The signing ceremony took place in HII’s booth at Sea Air Space, the largest global maritime expo in North America, and was attended by HII Executive Vice President and President of Ingalls Shipbuilding Brian Blanchette and Won-ho Joo, chief executive of the naval & special ship business unit at HHI.
Before becoming an Ingalls shipbuilder, Anthony Snow, manager, test engineering, taught fire science at an academy in Virginia. While firefighting and shipbuilding share plenty of similarities, teaching is the common theme that resonates with Anthony the most.
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At Ingalls, we don't just build ships that protect our nation; we also build legacies that span generations within families and communities. For more than 85 years, thousands of shipbuilders have made Ingalls their home, creating a legacy of hard work and dedication that supports their families and shapes their futures.
Do you know someone interested in a career as a shipbuilder? Help spread the word about our Apprenticeship Expo on Saturday, May 3!
Ingalls welcomed more than 70 scouts to its second annual Shipbuilding Merit Badge Day, offering hands-on courses led by shipbuilders and an exclusive shipyard tour. The event introduced young leaders to shipbuilding careers while reinforcing the shared values of scouting and craftsmanship.
Heart disease is one of the leading health challenges facing our community, and it’s something we can change together. On Saturday, May 3, join us at Beach Park in Pascagoula for the 2025 Jackson County Heart Walk, a chance to support the American Heart Association’s fight against heart disease and stroke.
Check out these hot jobs of the week! To view all career opportunities visit HII.com/careers.
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Eric Austin, deputy commandant for combat development and integration, along with fellow U.S. Marine Corps officers and Senate congressional staff visited Ingalls on April 2, 2025.
Building high-quality ships requires exceptional teamwork and a dedication to supporting the warfighter by building safe, reliable vessels. This often involves collaborating with vendors and the supply chain to ensure projects stay on track. Whitney Migues, subcontracts administrator, Supply Chain Management, and Crystal Walton, integration manager, DDG Program, excel in this critical role.
Congratulations to the Ingalls Apprentice School Class of 2024!
