NNSY Production Shops Team Up to Construct Massive Mockup for Production Training Division

Official Statements

• Norfolk Naval Shipyard, November 13: “One of Norfolk Naval Shipyard’s (NNSY) priorities is workforce development, providing ways to best build up the skills of its people so they can shine in their careers and best support the mission.”

• Norfolk Naval Shipyard, November 13: “The Production Training Division (Code 900T) recently sought assistance in developing a large scale mockup of a quarter round of a submarine and surface ship to provide a multiuse, multifaceted space for production teammates to train their folks in a more realistic space to mirror their work on the waterfront - the NNSY production shops stepping up to the plate to bring their vision to life.”

• Norfolk Naval Shipyard, November 13: “The purpose of this two-part mockup is to provide a space where all production employees can come in and train their people in the different spaces provided,” said Donna Cornwell, the Code 900T Lead for the Mockup Development.”

• Norfolk Naval Shipyard, November 13: “Before the mockup, a lot of the training was done on-site in the shops or within the ships; however, we wanted to build a space that is meant specifically for training in a realistic environment and provide spaces where those individuals can begin advancing their skills for more difficult jobs, providing options to increase knowledge and proficiency in our people.” Due to material acquisition and funding, it took time to get everything in place at NNSY; however, once material was onboard, teams were ready to step up to assist.”

• Norfolk Naval Shipyard, November 13: “With this being such a massive project and being unable to fabricate directly in the Production Training Building due to the space and noise concerns, we made a plan to fabricate all the pieces in the shop and then transport them across the shipyard into the training building,” said Shipfitter Work Leader Mike Lawrence. “It was a massive undertaking, yet we had a lot of support from all around the shipyard. 1499 was able to blast and clean the material before it came to our shop.”

• Norfolk Naval Shipyard, November 13: “We began fabricating the shell of the mockup in a few months, then began working the move for all the pieces. It was quite the feat seeing the evolution of these massive pieces rolling out of the shop and across the shipyard. It took a village to get it done.”

• Norfolk Naval Shipyard, November 13: “From our Fabrication team to the Mold Loft, our Flange Turners, our Sheet Metal Workers, Planners, Welders, Riggers, Crane Operators, and Transporters - it truly took a lot of teamwork from start to finish to build this massive mockup,” said Acting Inside Shop Zone Manager Michael Mercer. “Everyone came ready to help and worked together to make it happen. It’s a true testament to one mission - one team.”

• Norfolk Naval Shipyard, November 13: “Shipfitter Work Leader Larry Williford added, “It was a big undertaking for our people and a new type of job that they could learn and grow in for their respective trades - performing work that they didn’t usually get to perform. It took a lot of coordination to complete and everyone stepped up to the plate ready to make it happen.”

• Norfolk Naval Shipyard, November 13: “Now that the mockup shell is now installed in the Production Training Building, Code 900T is focusing in on fitting the mockup with the components needed for the training space. “We’re working to fit each section with the right components to span across our various trades so that all of production can bring their people to the mockup to train and build their knowledge, skills and abilities,” said Cromwell. “All across our waterfront, shops and codes are helping us bring this mockup to life.”

• Norfolk Naval Shipyard, November 13: “We’re working together to give our workforce the spaces they need to ensure their people can grow in their fields. I can’t wait to see this mockup reach the finish line so that we can share it with our shipyard team.”

  • Donna Cornwell

• Norfolk Naval Shipyard, November 13: “Inside Shop: · Dan Shirley, Director · Larry Williams, Zone Manager · Michael Mercer, Zone Manager Fabrication: · Cecil Lee, Supervisor · Doug Anderson, Work Leader · Larry Williford, Work Leader · Michael Lawrence, Work Leader · Shane Boyer · Joe Wargo · Bradley Marrow · Neil Hobbs Mold Loft: · Jason Bishop, Supervisor · Sherrell Riddle · Donte Barnes, Work Leader Flange Turners · Arthur Hinton · Alicia Rodgers, Work Leader · David Bright · Brenton Wrenn · Khasim Shabazz · David Johnson · Moneka Skeeter · Anthony Denham · Kenneth Hansen · Brayden Benefield · John McClelland IV, Supervisor Sheet Metal Workers: · John Regan, Work Leader · Robert Pendt III Planners: · Don Fowler · John Cody Welders: · Emily Plate, Supervisor · George Lee, Work Leader · Robert Leeds · Thomas Britt · Joseph Broussard · David Brown · Benjamin Hoy · Khaleeo Johnson · Casey Rose · Anthony Mills · Keith Redona · Gianluca Scotto De Frega · Joshua Leftridge · Donald West · Eric Williams Nuc Welding Training: · Cornell (Ceejay) Haleema · Adam Minnick · Noah Claytor · Tyler Winters · Calvin Robinson · Shawn Wilson · Joseph Stallings · Christian Simmons Riggers/Crane Operators: · Cody Turner · Paris Hugle · Garvin Blake · Stephen Hicks · Steven McPherson · Asa Tomlin · Rico Jones · Alvin Caperton · Carlton Wright · Perry Newman · Troitt Green · Steven Bowman · Schyler Shunk · Trenton Vick Rigger Field Crew: · Rahsaan Morse · Joshua Jones · Bryan Henderson · Tyrone Bailey · Douglas Parker · Micayla Dimaggio · Orlando Mangual · Eli Faulks Transportation Driver:”

  • Keith Anderson