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LPD 17 Class Reaches Initial Operating Capability
The LPD 17 class, the Navy’s newest class of amphibious transport docks, has reached Initial Operating Capability. With the first three ships of the class commissioned…
Demolition Begins on Boat Works Complex
Workers began to remove the ways building at the former Nichols Boat Works site, the Dalles Chronicle reported. Last week, planners approved a 42-unit townhouse…
Strategic Marine Posts More Firsts
Australian shipbuilder Strategic Marine has broken new ground by winning a contract to build a 23.9m new generation compact tug – the first tugboat signing in the company’s history.
Strategic Marine Posts More Firsts
Australian shipbuilder Strategic Marine has broken new ground by winning a contract to build a 23.9m new generation compact tug – the first tugboat signing in the company’s history.
This Day in Naval History - March 11
1935 - The Naval Security Group is born when OP-20G becomes the Communications Security Group. 1941 - President Franklin D. Roosevelt signs the Lend-Lease Act. 1942 - In a Motor Patrol (PT) boat, Lt.
This Day in Naval History - March 07
1778 - Continental Navy frigate Randolph (32 guns) engages HMS Yarmouth (64). Randolph explodes and sinks with the loss of all but four men. 1958 - Commissioning of USS Grayback (SS 574)…
Navy Christens Amphibious Transport Dock Ship New York
The Navy will christen the newest San Antonio class amphibious transport dock ship New York (LPD 21) at 10 a.m. CST on Saturday, March 1, 2008, during a ceremony…
Navy Modernizes Amphibious Ships and Hovercraft
Invisible to approximately 5,000 people witnessing the USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) commissioning ceremony, Dec. 15, a newly modernized landing craft air cushion (LCAC)…
Mesa Verde Commissioned Newest Navy Ship
Cdr. Shawn Lobree, commanding officer, USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19), thanks his crew, their families, and a tremendous commissioning committee for their support. The…
Mesa Verde (LPD 19) Commissioned
LPD 19's Marine contingent prepare to board the U.S. Navy amphibious transport dock ship Saturday morning during the commissioning ceremony in Panama City. Northrop…
Chesapeake Firm to Recycle Ships
Two government ships, currently moored at a shipyard near Baltimore, Md., will be recycled at the Bay Bridge Enterprises facility in Chesapeake, Va., under the terms…
Munson Delivers Landing Craft to USCG
William E. Munson Co. of Mount Vernon, Wash., which specializes in high performance for welded aluminum landing craft from 18 to 40 ft., built five new 34 x 12 ft.
Navy Awards $816.6M New York (LPD 21) Contract to Northrop Grumman
U.S. Navy has awarded Northrop Grumman Corporation an $816.6 million contract for construction of New York (LPD 21), the fifth ship in the 12 ship LPD 17 series…
Navy Awards $816.6M New York (LPD 21) Contract to Northrop
Corporation announced that the U.S. Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ships. Pascagoula and Gulfport, Miss., and Tallulah, La. vehicles. and the future of expeditionary warfare," said Dr.
FBM Patrol Vessels Chosen for Ecuador
FBM Babcock Marine, in partnership with licensed shipyard partner Astilleros De Murueta, was awarded a contract for the construction of three 45 m (150 ft.) patrol…
Textron Wins $30M U.S. Navy Contract
operating unit of Textron Systems, was awarded a contract by the U.S. Navy valued at over $30 million. Extension Program (SLEP). SLEP by Textron to fourteen. component of U.S.
Textron Receives LCAC Extension
craft. in November 2006. year. The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity.
Navy’s Newest Amphibious Ship Named San Diego
Artist’s concept of the San Antonio Class amphibious transport dock ships. (Credit: U.S. Secretary of the Navy Gordon R. England has named the U.S. Navy’s newest…
Northrop Grumman Awarded $100.4 M for Advance Procurement
Northrop Grumman Corporation has been awarded $100.4 million by the U.S. Navy for advance procurement of long-lead time materials for San Diego (LPD 22), the sixth…
Coast Guard Reflects on 60th Anniversary of D-Day Participation
“Going into the beach it looked like the beach was covered with driftwood—when we got close we realized the beach was covered with bodies,” noted U.S. Coast Guard Radioman 3rd Class Leroy C.