SUPSHIP Gulf Coast

Austal USA christened Expeditionary Fast Transport (EPF-13) USNS Apalachicola during a ceremony on Nov. 13, 2021

Austal USA Christens 13th Spearhead-Class EPF Ship

Austal USA christened Expeditionary Fast Transport (EPF-13) USNS Apalachicola during a ceremony at its state-of-the-art ship manufacturing facility on Nov. 13, 2021. Austal has delivered twelve EPFs since December 2012. USNS Apalachicola is slated for delivery this summer. (Courtesy photo from Austal USA)

Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) 102

The Navy accepted delivery of the next generation landing craft, Ship to Shore Connector (SSC), Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) 102, June 3, 2021. Delivery follows successful completion of Acceptance Trials with the Navy’s Board of Inspection and Survey to test the readiness and capability of the craft and to validate requirements.

Richard M. McCool Jr. (LPD 29)

Shipbuilders lift the mast onto the amphibious transport dock Richard M. McCool Jr. (LPD 29). This San Antonio class ship is a major part of the Navy’s 21st century amphibious assault force. The 684-foot-long, 105-foot-wide ships are used to embark and land Marines, their equipment and supplies ashore via air cushion or conventional landing craft and amphibious assault vehicles, augmented by helicopters or vertical takeoff and landing aircraft such as the MV-22 Osprey.

The Ingalls-built amphibious assault ship Tripoli (LHA 7) sails the Gulf of Mexico during builder’s trials held in July 2019.

Tripoli (LHA 7) Sea Trials

The Ingalls-built amphibious assault ship Tripoli (LHA 7) sails the Gulf of Mexico during builder’s trials held in July 17, 2019. (Photo by Derek Fountain/HII)

Jack H. Lucas (DDG 125) is launched, June 4, 2021, at Huntington Ingalls Industries, Ingalls Shipbuilding division in Pascagoula, Miss.

USS Jack H. Lucas (DDG 125)

PASCAGOULA, Miss. (June 4, 2021) The future guided-missile destroyer Jack H. Lucas (DDG 125) is launched, June 4, 2021, at Huntington Ingalls Industries, Ingalls Shipbuilding division in Pascagoula, Miss. DDG 125 is the first Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer to be built in the Flight III configuration. Which is centered on the AN/SPY-6(V)1 Air and Missile Defense Radar and incorporates upgrades that provide enhanced warfighting capability. (U.S. Navy photo courtesy of HII)

Supervisor of Shipbuilding, Conversion & Repair - Gulf Coast

Supervisor of Shipbuilding (SUPSHIP), Gulf Coast is the United States Navy’s echelon III field activity that administers and manages shipbuilding contracts with privately-owned shipyards located along the Gulf Coast with detachments in Louisiana and Alabama, as well as post-delivery contracts with contractors in homeports around the country. This organization of approximately 600 military and civilian personnel, an activity of the Naval Sea Systems Command, provides engineering, quality assurance, contract management, and financial services required to streamline how our shipbuilding contractors provide ships and craft to our Navy.

Supervisor Of Shipbuilding, Conversion & Repair, USN
P.O. Box 7003
Pascagoula, MS 39568-7003

Telephone: 228-935-0021

South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott delivers his remarks during the commissioning ceremony of the Navy's newest littoral combat ship, USS Charleston (LCS 18).

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CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA (March 2, 2019) South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott delivers his remarks during the commissioning ceremony of the Navy's newest littoral combat ship, USS Charleston (LCS 18). LCS 18 is the sixteenth littoral combat ship to enter the fleet and the ninth of the Independence variant. It is the sixth ship named for Charleston, the oldest and largest city in the U.S. state of South Carolina.

Sailors of the Navy's newest littoral combat ship, USS Charleston (LCS 18), run to their newly commissioned ship during a ceremony to bring the ship to life.

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CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA (March 2, 2019) Sailors of the Navy's newest littoral combat ship, USS Charleston (LCS 18), run to their newly commissioned ship during a ceremony to bring the ship to life. LCS 18 is the sixteenth littoral combat ship to enter the fleet and the ninth of the Independence variant. It is the sixth ship named for Charleston, the oldest and largest city in the U.S. state of South Carolina.

Cmdr. Christopher K. Brusca, the commanding officer of the Navy's newest littoral combat ship, USS Charleston (LCS 18), delivers his remarks while his crew watch on from the ship during the commissioning ceremony.

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CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA (March 2, 2019) Cmdr. Christopher K. Brusca, the commanding officer of the Navy's newest littoral combat ship, USS Charleston (LCS 18), delivers his remarks while his crew watch on from the ship during the commissioning ceremony. LCS 18 is the sixteenth littoral combat ship to enter the fleet and the ninth of the Independence variant. It is the sixth ship named for Charleston, the oldest and largest city in the U.S. state of South Carolina.

Audience members assemble for the commissioning ceremony of the Navy's newest littoral combat ship, USS Charleston (LCS 18).

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CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA (March 2, 2019) Audience members assemble for the commissioning ceremony of the Navy's newest littoral combat ship, USS Charleston (LCS 18). LCS 18 is the sixteenth littoral combat ship to enter the fleet and the ninth of the Independence variant. It is the sixth ship named for Charleston, the oldest and largest city in the U.S. state of South Carolina.

Sailors of the Navy's newest littoral combat ship, USS Charleston (LCS 18), hold a banner from the crew of the fifth ship to bear the name, USS Charleston (LKA 113). LCS 18 is the sixteenth littoral combat ship to enter the fleet and the ninth of the Independence variant.

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CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA (March 2, 2019) Sailors of the Navy's newest littoral combat ship, USS Charleston (LCS 18), hold a banner from the crew of the fifth ship to bear the name, USS Charleston (LKA 113). LCS 18 is the sixteenth littoral combat ship to enter the fleet and the ninth of the Independence variant. It is the sixth ship named for Charleston, the oldest and largest city in the U.S. state of South Carolina. (U.S. Navy photo by Samantha Crane/Released)

Members of the U.S. Fleet Forces Band and Joint Base Charleston Band play for the audience assembled for the commissioning ceremony of the Navy's newest littoral combat ship, USS Charleston (LCS 18).

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CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA (March 2, 2019) Members of the U.S. Fleet Forces Band and Joint Base Charleston Band play for the audience assembled for the commissioning ceremony of the Navy's newest littoral combat ship, USS Charleston (LCS 18). LCS 18 is the sixteenth littoral combat ship to enter the fleet and the ninth of the Independence variant. It is the sixth ship named for Charleston, the oldest and largest city in the U.S. state of South Carolina.

Sailors and Airmen from Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, present the colors during the commissioning ceremony of the Navy's newest littoral combat ship, USS Charleston (LCS 18).

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CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA (March 2, 2019) Sailors and Airmen from Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, present the colors during the commissioning ceremony of the Navy's newest littoral combat ship, USS Charleston (LCS 18). LCS 18 is the sixteenth littoral combat ship to enter the fleet and the ninth of the Independence variant. It is the sixth ship named for Charleston, the oldest and largest city in the U.S. state of South Carolina.

The mayor of Charleston, South Carolina, John J. Tecklenburg, delivers his remarks during the commissioning ceremony of the Navy's newest littoral combat ship, USS Charleston (LCS 18).

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CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA (March 2, 2019) The mayor of Charleston, South Carolina, John J. Tecklenburg, delivers his remarks during the commissioning ceremony of the Navy's newest littoral combat ship, USS Charleston (LCS 18). LCS 18 is the sixteenth littoral combat ship to enter the fleet and the ninth of the Independence variant. It is the sixth ship named for Charleston, the oldest and largest city in the U.S. state of South Carolina.

Sailors of the Navy's newest littoral combat ship, USS Charleston (LCS 18), stand at parade rest during the ship’s commissioning ceremony.

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CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA (March 2, 2019) Sailors of the Navy's newest littoral combat ship, USS Charleston (LCS 18), stand at parade rest during the ship’s commissioning ceremony. LCS 18 is the sixteenth littoral combat ship to enter the fleet and the ninth of the Independence variant. It is the sixth ship named for Charleston, the oldest and largest city in the U.S. state of South Carolina.

Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer delivers his remarks during the commissioning ceremony of the Navy's newest littoral combat ship, USS Charleston (LCS 18).

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CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA (March 2, 2019) Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer delivers his remarks during the commissioning ceremony of the Navy's newest littoral combat ship, USS Charleston (LCS 18). LCS 18 is the sixteenth littoral combat ship to enter the fleet and the ninth of the Independence variant. It is the sixth ship named for Charleston, the oldest and largest city in the U.S. state of South Carolina.

Leadership

Captain Randy Slaff
Commander, Supervisor of Shipbuilding, Conversion & Repair, Gulf Coast
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Jonathan S. Graves
Executive Director, Supervisor Of Shipbuilding, Conversion & Repair - Gulf Coast
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Captain Lennard D. Cannon
Executive Officer, SUPSHIP Gulf Coast
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