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GE Gas Turbine Powers First National Security Cutter
GE Marine announces that its LM2500 marine aeroderivative gas turbine now powers the United States Coast Guard’s first National Security Cutter, Bertholf. The cutter recently completed extensive sea trials and was delivered to the U.S. Coast Guard on May 8 by shipbuilder Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding (NGSB).The cutter’s propulsion system consists of one LM2500 gas turbine in a COmbined Diesel And Gas turbine (CODAG) arrangement with two MTU 20V1163 diesel engines.
U.S. Coast Guard's First National Security Cutter Christened
The first new U.S. christened Bertholf (WMSL 750) before 1,000 enthusiastic guests at Northrop Grumman's shipyard. Cutter (NSC) honored Coast Guard veterans several of whom attended the ceremony. U.S.
Northrop Grumman Launches Two in One Week
Northrop Grumman Ship Systems completed two milestones in one week with the launching of the U.S. Navy multipurpose amphibious assault ship Makin Island (LHD 8), top, on Friday, Sept. 22 and the U.S.