The Flight II EPF ships will enhance the original capabilities of the Spearhead class through incorporation of reconfigurable spaces for operating rooms and postsurgical recovery efforts. “Our reputation for delivering quality is a direct reflection of the commitment and dedication of our talented shipbuilders and suppliers.” Navy that capability will be delivered on budget and on schedule,” said Austal USA President Rusty Murdaugh.
“Like the previously delivered EPFs, EPF 16 will benefit from the serial production of this program, resulting not only in a world-class ship but also providing assurance to the U.S. Austal USA has delivered twelve EPF ships to the Navy since 2012, on schedule and on budget, and is currently constructing EPFs 13, 14 and 15 at its shipyard in Mobile, Alabama.ĮPF 13 is being developed as a prototype for autonomous operations, while EPF 14 and 15 were redesigned to deliver greater medical capability and capacity. Navy’s newest Expeditionary Fast Transport (EPF) ship.ĮPF 16 will be the third ship constructed in “Flight II” configuration, which has enhanced medical and aviation capabilities. Shipbuilder Austal USA has been awarded a $230.5 million contract for the detail design and construction of EPF 16, the U.S. Resolve Marine names Joseph Farrell III deputy CEOĮPF 16 will be the third ship constructed in “Flight II” configuration, which has enhanced medical and aviation capabilities.VIDEO: Boxes start to come off Ever Forward.Is there no such thing as a zero-emission vessel?.Concept ship aims to turn ocean plastic pollution into hydrogen.Pacific Basin in three-way zero-emission vessel initiative.World’s largest ice-rated multi-fuel ConRo delivered.Eastern Pacific to retrofit two tankers with carbon capture solution.IMO marks first International Day for Women in Maritime.NTSB reports on sinking of 71 year old towing vessel.Paramount Maritime launches advanced 35 meter Sentinel vessel.Shipping losses fall, but that’s not the whole story.ClassNK unveils new GHG emissions monitoring tool.FMC requires more info from box ship alliances.CrewSmart names new commercial director.Inland Waterways: Celebrating a once-in-a-generation success.Ocean Shipping Reform Act introduced in Senate.Senate bill introduced to close Jones Act offshore loophole.Op-Ed: Markets will reward decarbonization first movers … time for legislators to do the same.TTB 2022: A look at the current regulatory landscape for tugs & towboats.AMP to Biden: No need for Jones Act waivers because of Russian oil import ban.Antitrust authorities block merger of container handling giants.Port of Corpus Christi names Takizawa director of trade development.MARAD: Another $234.3 million added to port infrastructure grant funding.Corpus Christi Ship Channel Improvement Project included in proposed FY23 budget.Ryba Marine Construction awarded $991,500 dredging contract.Keppel O&M delivers first dual-fuel dredge built in Singapore.Fishing vessel grounded after captain left wheelhouse unattended.Ports of Auckland to take delivery of 70-tonne BP all-electric tugboat.All American Marine delivers second 150-passenger cat to Alaska tour operator.Rose Point partnership with ioCurrents promises to deliver fuel savings.Cargill to build new soybean facility near Carruthersville.
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