As Ship is Christened, Shipbuilder Awaits Word on Navy Contract Updated: Dec 05, 2010 4:47 AM There were mixed emotions in Marinette Saturday after the christening ceremony and launch of the USS Fort Worth. With the ship 80 percent complete, 200 ship builders will lose their jobs within the next two weeks. "Unfortunately we do believe there will be some temporary layoffs starting very shortly. Until such times that we can start back up on the next LCS," says Richard McCreary, CEO of Marinette Marine. If congress approves the bill, Marinette Marine would have a $5 billion Navy contract to...