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First Lady Michelle Obama christened the Northrop Grumman-built (NYSE:NOC) U.S. Stratton is the third of eight planned National Security Cutters being built at Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding in Pascagoula for the U.S. Coast Guard. With its 418-ft length and 4,700 ton full load displacement and state-of-the-art command and control systems, the NSC is the largest and most technologically advanced of the new multi-mission cutters. "Here in Pascagoula, you've been building ships for centuries," said Mrs. Obama. "It's in your blood—a proud tradition passed from generation to generation.

On May 7, the Northrop Grumman Corporation-built (NYSE:NOC) National Security Cutter (NSC) USCGC Waesche was commissioned, allowing the service's most technologically-advanced maritime asset to join the Coast Guard fleet. Waesche is named for Adm. Russell R. Waesche, who was the first Coast Guard commandant to achieve the rank of admiral. He led the Coast Guard from 1936 to 1946, which is the longest tenure of any USCG commandant. Adm. Waesche's granddaughter and ship's sponsor…

The U.S. Coast Guard accepted the second Northrop Grumman Corporation-built (NYSE:NOC) National Security Cutter, Waesche (WMSL 751) Nov. 6 at the company's shipyard in Pascagoula. Following acceptance, the Coast Guard placed Waesche In-Commission Special during a ceremony on the flight deck of the ship. Prior to delivery, Waesche successfully completed a rigorous round of sea trials. During acceptance trials last month, she performed all required sea trial evolutions for the U.S.

751) completed successful Builder's Trials on August 17 after undergoing rigorous testing in the Gulf of Mexico. The ship's return to Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding's Gulf Coast facility here following trials marks the latest milestone for Waesche, which is nearing completion. Waesche is the second ship in the new class of highly capable, technologically advanced multi-mission cutters. The NSC was built under contract from Integrated Coast Guard Systems, a joint venture of Northrop Grumman and Lockheed Martin. "The effort put in by everyone to get the ship here is astounding," said U.S.

More than 1,000 guests attended the christening of the Northrop Grumman Corporation-built U.S. Coast Guard National Security Cutter Waesche (WMSL 751) on July 26. Waesche is named for Adm. Russell R. Waesche, who was the first Coast Guard commandant to achieve the rank of admiral. He led the Coast Guard from 1936 to 1946, which is the longest tenure of any USCG commandant. Adm. Waesche's granddaughter Marilla Waesche Pivonka broke a bottle across the ship's bow to a rousing ovation, and also performed a song to honor the ship and her grandfather.

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Northrop Grumman Corporation has been awarded $285.5 million for construction of the third National Security Cutter (WMSL 752), the newest and most capable multi-mission cutter in the United States Coast Guard fleet. The contract is being funded under the Integrated Deepwater System program. "This cutter is the third in the class of new, high performance cutters that will significantly enhance the maritime security capabilities and mission execution of the United States Coast Guard," said Philip Teel, president of Northrop Grumman’s Ship Systems sector. operating environment. robust aviation installations, among others. Northrop Grumman is leading the construction effort, and the ship will be manufactured at the company's Pascagoula facility. twin screws with a maximum speed of 28 knots.

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. Rep. U.S. Coast Guard personnel and veterans at the ceremony. The name Bertholf honors the U.S. Commandant, Ellsworth Price Bertholf (1866-1921). On Jan. Cutter Service and the U.S. agencies. implementing the successful merger of the two services. full load. maximum speed. command and control electronics. marine safety and environmental protection. services has never been higher. In partnership with the U.S. economical and enduring platform.

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. Coast Guard's first national security cutter Bertholf (WMSL 750) on Friday, Sept. 29, bottom. In a post-Hurricane Katrina environment, with two ship launchings in one week, Northrop Grumman celebrates a significant milestone. Shipbuilders from the company's Ship Systems sector in Pascagoula launched the U.S. Navy multipurpose amphibious assault ship Makin Island (LHD 8) on Sept. 22 and one week later launched the U.S. Coast Guard's first National Security Cutter, the Bertholf.

Shipbuilders erected the final grand block unit on the U.S. Coast Guard's first Deepwater National Security Cutter, signifying a crucial construction milestone in the shipyard and shipbuilding program's recovery effort following a series of storm events. The workers constructing Bertholf (WMSL 750), being built at Northrop Grumman Corporation's Pascagoula facility, utilized innovative production techniques to keep the ship on track despite the challenges posed by Tropical Storm Cindy and Hurricanes Dennis and Katrina. Northrop Grumman's Ship Systems sector is building the ship at their Pascagoula facility, under contract from Integrated Coast GuardSystems LLP, a joint venture of Northrop Grumman and Lockheed Martin.

Unit 1120, which will complete the bow section of the first National Security Cutter under construction at Northrop Grumman Ship Systems' Pascagoula facility, was lifted into place this week. According to NSC General Ship Superintendent Royce Winbush, the unit encloses the anchor windlass machinery room and covers the chain lockers area on the cutter. Unit 1120, wieghing 50 tons, was the 44th unit and last hull section erected on the ship. final grand block unit on the U.S. National Security Cutter. Katrina. U.S. Coast Guard Programs. entire spectrum of production programs here at Ship Systems. we learned. No stone was left unturned. track and receive materials. firsts in the quality of the build. ship erection sequence on schedule.

Curtiss-Wright Corporation won a follow-on contract from Northrop Grumman Corporation for the supply of Aircraft Ship Integrated Secure and Traverse (ASIST) systems and Lightweight Track equipment. These systems will be installed on-board the new Deepwater National Security Cutter (NSC) class platform for the U.S. Coast Guard. Northrop Grumman Corporation is building the ship at their Pascagoula, Miss. facility, under contract from Integrated Coast Guard Systems LLP (ICGS), a joint venture of Northrop Grumman and Lockheed Martin. The NSC will be a 418 ft. (127 m) vessel with a 4,300-ton displacement at full load when delivered and will be powered by a twin screw combined diesel and gas turbine power propulsion plant designed to travel at maximum speed of 29 knots.

The U.S. Coast Guard recently announced that the first Deepwater National Security Cutter (NSC), being built at Northrop Grumman's Pascagoula, Miss. facility, will be named Bertholf in honor of the organization's first Commandant, Ellsworth Price Bertholf (1866-1921), according to a recent PrimeZone report. Northrop Grumman Corporation's Ship Systems sector is building the ship under contract from Integrated Coast Guard Systems LLP, a joint venture of Northrop Grumman and Lockheed Martin Corporation. The ship currently stands at 31 percent complete. The NSC will be a 418 ft. (127 m) ship with a 4,300-ton displacement at full load. Powered by a twin-screw combined diesel-and-gas turbine-power propulsion plant, the NSC is designed to travel at 28 knots max speed.

The U.S. National Security Cutter. just two weeks after Hurricane Katrina. Grumman and Lockheed Martin Corporation. U.S. Coast Guard Rear Adm. community into the decks of this ship is a legacy. Deepwater Awards for Excellence. at the end of his tour. 4,300-ton displacement at full load. Cutter is designed to travel at 28 knots max speed. unmanned aircraft and state-of-the-art command-and-control electronics.