Commercial Dismantling of ex-USS Enterprise (CVN 65)
Sector: Aerospace & Defense • Location: Mobile, Alabama, United States
Source: Defence Industry Europe
The United States Navy has awarded a historic contract for the commercial dismantling and disposal of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier ex-Enterprise (CVN 65). This marks the first time a U.S. nuclear-powered warship will be dismantled through a commercial effort. The dismantling will be carried out by NorthStar Maritime Dismantlement Services, LLC, in partnership with Modern American Recycling
- Status
- Closed
- Sector
- Aerospace & Defense, Commercial, Nuclear, Seaport, Government
- Location
- Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Defence Industry Europe
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Description | The United States Navy has awarded a historic contract for the commercial dismantling and disposal of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier ex-Enterprise (CVN 65). This marks the first time a U.S. nuclear-powered warship will be dismantled through a commercial effort. The dismantling will be carried out by NorthStar Maritime Dismantlement Services, LLC, in partnership with Modern American Recycling and Radiological Services, LLC (MARRS), with waste disposal handled by Waste Control Specialists LLC. The project is expected to be completed by November 2029. |
Original sector | Sea |
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Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Alabama |
City | Mobile |
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Source | Defence Industry Europe |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Aerospace & Defense, Commercial, Nuclear, Seaport, Government |
Article published date | 2025-06-04 |
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