{"id":14587,"date":"2020-07-22T21:03:24","date_gmt":"2020-07-22T21:03:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/defensenews\/uncategorized\/2020\/07\/22\/nassco-norfolk-gets-the-green-light-to-start-work-again\/"},"modified":"2026-08-07T21:26:30","modified_gmt":"2026-08-07T21:26:30","slug":"nassco-norfolk-gets-the-green-light-to-start-work-again","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/defensenews\/naval\/2020\/07\/22\/nassco-norfolk-gets-the-green-light-to-start-work-again\/","title":{"rendered":"Norfolk shipyard gets the green light to start work again after stoppage"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

WASHINGTON \u2013 A tiny fire and concerns over work space tidiness on board the amphibious assault ship Kearsarge triggered a stop-work order Friday at General Dynamics NASSCO in Norfolk<\/a>, but the shipyard was given the go-ahead Tuesday to recommence work, Naval Sea Systems Command told Defense News in a statement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NASSCO had to demonstrate it had its act together in regards to the fire and cleanliness before it could start work again, the command said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cTo remove the stop work order, General Dynamics NASSCO \u2013 Norfolk was required to validate proper housekeeping and cleanliness, removal of unnecessary clutter and ensure unrestricted access to firefighting and damage control equipment,\u201d the statement read. \u201cSecondly, NASSCO employees and subcontractors supporting GD-NASSCO \u2013 Norfolk were required to complete fire and general safety training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cCompliance with these actions is necessary to ensure established procedures and protocols are adhered to in order to prevent any unforeseen incidents or fires. Navy officials verified that these actions are complete, and as such, have lifted the stop work order.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\t