Word: modular
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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More than Yankee craftsmanship is involved in BIW's success. The yard is the only one in the U.S. that combines modular construction with extensive "pre-outfitting." That means that whole sections of ships are built as near-complete units, fitted with piping and electrical equipment. Then, with a giant crane, the sections are joined to make the vessel. The system, now used by the Swedes and Japanese, is faster and less expensive than the conventional one of building entire hulls first, then stuffing them with their innards...