L-R: Steven King, Managing Director, Quonset Development Corporation (QDC); Ray Gabriel, VP, Quonset Point Operations, EB; USN Capt. Mark Parrella, Program Manager, Columbia-class SSBN Program; Joe Drake, VP, Facilities Master Plan, EB; Jeff Jepson, Executive VP/COO, Evans General Contractors.
A groundbreaking ceremony was held April 18, 2023, for Quonset Point’s Building 9C—an addition to the existing Building 9A/B complex—and one of many projects developed as part of Electric Boat’s Facilities Master Plan (FMP).
Electric Boat leadership, senior directors and managers, FMP team members, NAVSEA, Spatial Planning, RI Building Trades and ORR Partners, alongside builders J.H. Lynch & Sons, Inc. and Evans General Contractors, gathered together to celebrate the latest in a series of FMP milestones, all advancing EB toward its goal of updating its facilities to support our growth and the needs of the U.S. Navy.
“I applaud all who contributed to this FMP project and the expansion of Electric Boat, from the Facilities FMP group to Evans and Lynch and the RI Building Trades,” said EB’s Joe Drake, Vice President, Facilities Master Plan. “It’s amazing to see the transformation here and appreciate all the hard work to make all of this happen, from planning to construction.”
Electric Boat completed Buildings 9A and 9B, the first two buildings of the 9-series complex, in 2020, creating an additional eight acres of production space for Columbia and VPM modules at the Quonset Point facility. Building 9C, the final phase of the 9-series building, will further expand the outfitting production areas of Quonset Point, adding another five acres of production space to support VPM and Columbia construction.
“In shipbuilding, I always say that we need people, because people build ships. The same goes for the construction of these buildings, because people are what gets them built quickly and efficiently,” said Ray Gabriel, Vice President, Quonset Point Operations.
The 9C project consists of a one-story, 220,000 square-foot manufacturing building, and a two-story, 25,000 square-foot administrative building. The building is on-track for delivery in the fourth quarter of 2024.
2026 Veterans Day Observances
Join us on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, for Electric Boat’s annual Veterans Day observances, as we gather together to honor our service members past and present. There will be ceremonies held for first-, second- and third-shift employees in Groton and Quonset Point. 2026 Veterans Day commemorative pins will be available for those in attendance. If...Continue reading→
Introducing the Native Americans & Indigenous People of Electric Boat (NAIP) Employee Resource Group
Electric Boat (EB) Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce while contributing to the success of our business. Formed to raise awareness and celebrate different cultures, communities, and experiences, these employee‑led groups foster a stronger sense of unity and belonging. ERGs cultivate an inclusive environment where employees can connect,...Continue reading→
Rayha Report Ep. 30: 40-Year Dinner Celebrates EB’s Distinguished Shipbuilders
Electric Boat recently held the annual 40-Year Shipbuilder Dinner at the Mystic Marriott, honoring the newest class of Distinguished Shipbuilders for their contributions to EB and our nation’s defense. Watch the latest Rayha Report to hear from a few of these shipbuilders as they reflect on their career in conversation with EB President Mark Rayha....Continue reading→
EB Supports 45th Annual MLK Scholarship Awards
Electric Boat was proud to serve as a scholarship sponsor for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship Trust Fund at its 45th Annual Scholarship Awards Dinner. More than 600 community members gathered to celebrate this year’s extraordinary cohort of 2026 MLK Scholars. These 13 outstanding students were recognized for their academic excellence, leadership, character,...Continue reading→
Building the Future: EB’s New Central Distribution Hub
In April, Electric Boat (EB) began construction on the new central distribution hub for its warehousing, shipping, and receiving operations at 45 Frontage Road in North Stonington, CT. Since then, the 480,000‑square‑foot next‑generation warehouse facility has quickly taken shape. All wall panels are now complete, and construction is ahead of schedule. The facility will celebrate...Continue reading→
Delivering the Future
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State-of-the-Art Simulator Prepares District of Columbia Crew for its Mission
As construction of the District of Columbia (SSBN 826) continues apace in EB’s South Yard Assembly Building, the sailors who will soon be at the controls are spending hours in a dynamic, high-tech simulator learning the intricacies of operating the 21,000-ton, first-in-class boomer. The Columbia Ship Control Operator Trainer (CSCOT) is a replica of the...Continue reading→
Groundbreaking Ceremony Marks Start of USS Groton Sail Monument
Fifty years after the USS Groton (SSN‑694) first launched, dozens gathered outside the Groton Public Library Oct. 9 to celebrate the groundbreaking of the USS Groton Sail Monument. The $6.6 million project—three decades in the making—will honor the men and women who design, build, operate and maintain the Navy’s submarines, as well as the families...Continue reading→
A Celebration of Heart, Community and Victory
2026 American Heart Association Eastern Connecticut Heart Walk Recap Saturday, October 3, 2026 | UConn Avery Point The 2026 American Heart Association Eastern Connecticut Heart Walk at UConn Avery Point was nothing short of extraordinary. Under bright autumn skies, 26 incredible Electric Boat teams and 151 walkers came together with passion, purpose, and unstoppable energy...Continue reading→
Quonset Point Donation Will Help Keep Mystic Aquarium’s Belugas Cool
Juno, the Mystic Aquarium’s convivial, photo-bombing Beluga whale, will continue swimming in cool comfort thanks to an unlikely chain of events that began 40 miles east in an Electric Boat industrial building at Quonset Point. That’s where EB’s Russ Tatro and Chris Logan were going over plans with a vendor, Carrier Corp., to replace Building...Continue reading→
