KITTERY, Maine (June 11, 2025):
Today we celebrate 225 years of excellence at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard!
Since 1800, PNSY has proudly served the Navy and the Nation – delivering unmatched skill, innovation, and dedication in support of the fleet.
This milestone honors generations of talented mechanics, engineers, technicians, and support personnel – as well as the visionary leaders on Seavey Island whose commitment has made Portsmouth Naval Shipyard the gold standard in submarine maintenance, overhaul, and modernization.
Here’s to 225 years of service – and to the bright future ahead!
(U.S. Navy video by Joel Messer/released)
On April 15, the Lifting and Handling Department successfully conducted its annual crane maintenance and load tests on Portsmouth Naval Shipyard’s Portal Crane 34 (PC 34). Through the collaborative effort of Lifting and Handling’s Engineering, Quality Assurance and Inspection, Crane Maintenance, Crane Operations and Rigging divisions, Naval Facilities (NAVFAC) and Navy Crane Center (NCC), they were able to get certified on time and ready...