Around the Seacoast - Portsmouth Naval Shipyard

Around the Seacoast - Portsmouth Naval Shipyard

Portsmouth Naval Shipyard's primary mission is the overhaul, repair and modernization of LOS ANGELES Class submarines. Portsmouth Naval Shipyard provides the U.S. Navy's nuclear powered submarine fleet with quality overhaul work in a safe, timely and affordable manner. This includes a full spectrum of in-house support--from engineering services and production shops, to unique capabilities and facilities, to off-site support--all of which serves the multifaceted assortment of fleet requirements. Highly complex assignments ranging from a few days to over two years are routinely accomplished by experienced trades people at the Shipyard. Portsmouth Naval Shipyard is focused on servicing the needs of the Fleet.

Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNS) is one of four remaining naval shipyards in the nation. Centrally located about 50 miles from Boston, Massachusetts, Portland, Maine and Manchester, New Hampshire, at the southernmost tip of Maine, the Shipyard fully encompasses Seavey Island that sits at the mouth of the Piscataqua River. This federally-owned island is across the harbor from Portsmouth, New Hampshire, with access to the mainland by two bridges that connect to Kittery, Maine.
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard employs approximately 3,900 civilian employees. PNS has an active apprentice and engineer reruitment program. In addition to the civilian workforce, there are approximately 89 naval officers and enlisted personnel assigned to the Shipyard.

PNS encompasses over 297 acres including the main base and a family housing site off base in Kittery, Maine.


Many of the buildings located at the Shipyard are in an historic district and 50 buildings are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.


PNS has three dry docks and is capable of docking all active classes of submarines including the LOS ANGELES and TRIDENT classes.


PNS has converted two of its four Power Plant boilers to natural gas, part of an award winning comprehensive energy management program. This project invested millions of dollars to implement a major power plant and utility distribution recapatalization effort utilizing an Army Corps of Engineers Regional Energy Savings Performance Contract.


PNS Morale, Welfare and Recreation Services focuses on quality of life for military families, as well as civilian employees on a space-available basis. In addition to specific MWR services, the Shipyard's proximity to Boston, Massachusetts and Portland, Maine allows patrons to take advantage of cultural and sporting events in these cities. Visit the MWR web page for more information.

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