Austal press launch
The U.S. Navy’s 15th Expeditionary Quick Transport (EPF), christened at the start of August, is now docked pier aspect for remaining outfitting and system activation in preparation for sea trials later this yr.
Through the launch course of, self-propelled modular transporters (SPMT) lifted the ship nearly three toes and moved it roughly 400 toes onto a deck barge moored adjoining to the ultimate meeting bay. The barge moved the ship downriver to Austal USA’s West Campus restore yard the place the ship was positioned in a floating dry dock. The EPF was submerged within the dry dock enabling it to drift for the primary time, and it was returned again upriver to Austal USA’s new development facility.
“The continued success of this launch course of is a testomony to the worth of teamwork and making use of lessons-learned to every part we do,” said Austal USA Vice President of New Development Packages, Dave Growden.
“Our check and activation, crane and rigging, and security groups work methodically alongside our Navy companions and key distributors resembling Berard Transportation and E.N. Bisso & Son tug companies. These partnerships permit us to repeatedly look at our course of, determine alternatives for enchancment, and extra successfully obtain these main ship milestones.”
Dave Growden, Austal USA Vice President of New Development Packages
Manufacturing efforts on EPF 15 will shift to remaining outfitting and system activation to help USNS Level Loma getting underway for sea trials.
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