BIW's Top Navy Officer Relieved of Duty

The top Navy officer in Bath who oversees destroyer construction at Bath Iron Works has been permanently relieved of his duties following an official inquiry. Capt. Michael Stanton, who served as the Navy's supervisor of shipbuilding at BIW, has been replaced. Last month, the Navy announced that Stanton had been placed on paid administrative leave while officials conducted an inquiry of an unspecified nature. Stanton, who assumed command of SupShip on Aug. 5, 2004, is responsible for overseeing construction of the multi- million-dollar guided missile destroyers that are built by BIW. He also supervises about 184 military and civilian employees who work at SupShip offices in Bath and Brunswick. The Navy announced this week that a civilian, Steve Jacunski, the deputy supervisor of shipbuilding in Bath, will temporarily assume Stanton's duties until a permanent replacement can be found. Jacunski has worked at SupShip since 1978, said Diane Cormier, a management assistant at SupShip. Stanton will be reassigned, Roberts said. Source: Maine Today