Bath Iron Works’ blast and paint facility / photo by General Dynamics Bath Iron Works
Bath, ME – Wayne J. Griffin Electric, Inc. recently completed the electrical installation work for General Dynamics Bath Iron Works’ new blast and paint building.
Located on the banks of the Kennebec River, Bath Iron Works is a full-service shipyard, specializing in the design, building, and support of complex surface craft for the U.S. Navy. Part of a larger expansion of the shipyard, the new 65,000sf facility is utilized to blast and paint ship parts for Navy vessels.
The Griffin Electric team was responsible for the installation of a primary electric substation, and the secondary service for this project. Main distribution and service included two 4000A, 244/480v, 3-phase switchboards. Griffin also provided a complete lighting system, including emergency lighting, as well as a tele/data system and complete fire alarm system, which were integrated into the existing onsite systems.
General contractor PC Construction of Portland oversaw the project, working alongside architect and electrical engineer Colby Company Engineering, of Portland.
