On November 10, 2018, the Arleigh Burke Class destroyer Oscar Austin (DDG-79) suffered an industrial fire during deck plate replacement while undergoing a Depot Modernization Period at a local shipyard. This is the story of the fire and 4-year recovery to operational status.
Speaker:
Frank Wasson
Frank currently serves as a US Navy Port Engineer. He is responsible for planning, budgeting, and scheduling of maintenance for the USS OSCAR AUSTIN, DDG-79, and for US and foreign warships visiting the United States Mid-Atlantic region. He previously served as Chief Mate, R/V Relentless, a 150' Navy RDT&E vessel performing fleet training and testing operations, and as Port Engineer for a five-vessel US Navy RDT&E facility. He has also worked in multiple Government Services positions, as a Senior Environmental Specialist, and as a Senior Nuclear Operations Engineer. He served in the US Navy 1981-89, both at sea and at a Naval Nuclear Prototype Training Facility.
He is a member of the American Boating and Yacht Council and The Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (SNAME).
Location:
Hampton Yacht Club (Second Floor)
4707 Victoria Blvd, Hampton, VA 23669