Overview

General Dynamics Bath Iron Works is a shipyard headquartered in Bath, Maine, founded in 1884. It designs, builds, and supports surface combatants for the U.S. Navy, including Arleigh Burke-class destroyers, and provides ship maintenance and modernization. It is a subsidiary of General Dynamics, acquired in 1995, and employs roughly 5,000 to 10,000 people. Its industries include military-defense, industrial equipment, and marine work. In April 2026, the company was awarded a $230.5 million Navy modification for Arleigh Burke destroyers.

At a glance

What General Dynamics - Bath Iron Works makes

The company lists sheet metal, steel, assembly, and interior work among its products and holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications.

Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Sheet Metal, Assembly, Steel, Interior (source: gdbiw.com).

Certifications

General Dynamics - Bath Iron Works is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:

• ISO 14001 — gdbiw.com

• ISO 45001 — gdbiw.com

• ISO 9001 — gdbiw.com

Latest developments

• 2026-10-13 — US evaluates Bath Iron Works’ capacity for additional destroyer - Naval Today (navaltoday.com)

• 2026-09-11 — General Dynamics Bath Iron Works Lays Keel of Future John E. Kilmer - Bath Iron Works (gdbiw.com)

• 2026-05-07 — Bath Iron Works awarded funding to build new destroyer for Navy (pressherald.com)

• 2026-04-22 — General Dynamics Bath Iron Works Wins $230.5M Navy Mod for Arleigh Burke Destroyers | Contract Awards (envzone.com)

• 2025-10-28 — General Dynamics Bath Iron Works Breaks Ground on Workforce Housing - Bath Iron Works (gdbiw.com)

• 2025-07-31 — General Dynamics Bath Iron Works Awarded Contract for Additional DDG 51 Destroyer  - Bath Iron Works (gdbiw.com)

Company details

As a General Dynamics subsidiary since 1995, the company is the lead yard for the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer program and serves as a major employer in Maine. General Dynamics - Bath Iron Works was founded in 1884, has an estimated 5,000-10,000 employees, and is headquartered in Bath, Maine. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 142 years in operation (founded 1884). Holds ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.

Frequently asked questions

What does General Dynamics - Bath Iron Works do?

General Dynamics Bath Iron Works is a shipyard headquartered in Bath, Maine, founded in 1884. It designs, builds, and supports surface combatants for the U.S. Navy, including Arleigh Burke-class destroyers, and provides ship maintenance and modernization. It is a subsidiary of General Dynamics, acquired in 1995, and employs roughly 5,000 to 10,000 people. Its industries include military-defense, industrial equipment, and marine work. In April 2026, the company was awarded a $230.5 million Navy modification for Arleigh Burke destroyers.

Where is General Dynamics - Bath Iron Works headquartered?

General Dynamics - Bath Iron Works is headquartered in Bath, Maine (700 Washington Street, Bath, Maine, 04530).

When was General Dynamics - Bath Iron Works founded?

General Dynamics - Bath Iron Works was founded in 1884.

How big is General Dynamics - Bath Iron Works?

General Dynamics - Bath Iron Works has an estimated 5,000-10,000 employees, with revenue in the $1-5B range (estimated).

What certifications does General Dynamics - Bath Iron Works hold?

General Dynamics - Bath Iron Works lists ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.

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