Refueling and Complex Overhaul of USS George Washington
Sector: Aerospace & Defense • Location: Newport News, Virginia, United States
Source: National Security Journal
The USS George Washington, a Nimitz-class nuclear aircraft carrier, underwent a Refueling and Complex Overhaul (RCOH) starting in 2018. The overhaul was intended to last four years but was extended to nearly six years due to hidden damage, pandemic disruptions, workforce shortages, supply chain issues, and parts cannibalization. The overhaul took place at Newport News Shipbuilding, the only U.S. s
- Status
- Closed
- Sector
- Aerospace & Defense, Seaport, Warehouse, Nuclear
- Location
- Newport News, Virginia, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- National Security Journal
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Description | The USS George Washington, a Nimitz-class nuclear aircraft carrier, underwent a Refueling and Complex Overhaul (RCOH) starting in 2018. The overhaul was intended to last four years but was extended to nearly six years due to hidden damage, pandemic disruptions, workforce shortages, supply chain issues, and parts cannibalization. The overhaul took place at Newport News Shipbuilding, the only U.S. shipyard capable of performing nuclear carrier refueling. |
Original sector | Military Hardware |
Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Virginia |
City | Newport News |
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Source | National Security Journal |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Aerospace & Defense, Seaport, Warehouse, Nuclear |
Article published date | 2026-05-01 |
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