Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) held a groundbreaking May 21 for the modernization of its historic Dry Dock 3.
Frequently home to submarines undergoing overhaul, Dry Dock 3 will now receive its own top-to-bottom refurbishment to include replacing the floor and walls; rebuilding caisson seats with deep foundations to provide watertight integrity; installing a new pump well system; replacing and rerouting utilities to improve access; and replacing surrounding crane rail systems supporting dock services.
As part of the Shipyard Infrastructure Optimization Program (SIOP) under Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC), this $442 million project will ensure NNSY’s maintenance capabilities and quality of service on Virginia-class submarines and future platforms.
Check out this highlight video of the ceremony, featuring Captain David Matvay, Program Manager for Program Management Office (PMO)-555 and NNSY Commander, Rear Adm. Kavon Hakimzadeh.
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| Date Taken: | 05.21.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 06.01.2026 16:17 |
| Category: | Video Productions |
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| VIRIN: | 260521-N-SY577-7500 |
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| Length: | 00:03:18 |
| Location: | PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA, US |
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