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Future USS Fort Lauderdale Keel Authenticated
October 13, 2017 — PASCAGOULA, Miss. - The keel for the future USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD 28) was authenticated during a ceremony at Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) on Oct. 13... MORE

NAVSEA providing ready naval assets to combatant commanders on time
October 5, 2017 — WASHINGTON, D.C. – In fiscal year (FY) 2017, Naval Sea Systems Command’s (NAVSEA) surface ship maintenance team has improved the Navy’s rate of returning surface ships to the fleet on time following maintenance availabilities... MORE

Image: Diver performing repairs on USS Carney (DDG 64)

Navy to Christen Amphibious Assault Ship Tripoli
October 3, 2017 — WASHINGTON (NNS) -- The Navy will christen its newest America-class amphibious assault ship, the future USS Tripoli (LHA 7), during a 10 a.m. CDT ceremony, Sept. 16, in Pascagoula, Mississippi... MORE

The future USS Tripoli launches at Huntington Ingalls Industries in Pascagoula, Miss., May 1, 2017. The Tripoli incorporates an enlarged hangar deck, enhanced maintenance facilities, increased fuel capacity and additional storerooms to provide the fleet with a platform optimized for aviation capabilities. Navy photo

Keel Authenticated for Burlington (EPF 10)
September 27, 2017 — MOBILE, Ala. - The U.S. Navy held a keel laying and authentication ceremony for its tenth Expeditionary Fast Transport (EPF) vessel, Burlington (EPF 10), Sept. 26... MORE

Navy Accepts Delivery of the Future USS Portland (LPD 27)
September 19, 2017 — PASCAGOULA, Miss. - The U.S. Navy has accepted delivery of its future Amphibious Transport Dock, USS Portland (LPD 27)... MORE

The amphibious transport dock ship USS Portland (LPD 27) conducts its first set of sea trials in the Gulf of Mexico. Ingalls' test and trials team spent four days operating the 11th San Antonio-class ship and demonstrating its systems.

City of Bismarck (EPF 9) Completes Builder’s Trials
September 15, 2017 — MOBILE, Ala. – The Navy’s ninth Expeditionary Fast Transport vessel, City of Bismarck (EPF 9), successfully completed Builder’s Trials Sept. 14, after being underway for two days in the Gulf of Mexico... MORE

U.S. Navy Launches the Future USS Delbert D. Black
September 11, 2017 — PASCAGOULA, Miss. – The future USS Delbert D. Black (DDG 119) was launched at Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII), Sept. 8... MORE

Future USS Portland successfully completes Acceptance Trials
August 21, 2017 — PASCAGOULA, MS. -- The future USS Portland (LPD 27) successfully completed Acceptance Trials on Aug. 18, sailing from and returning to Huntington Ingalls Industries' (HII) shipyard in Pascagoula, Mississippi... MORE

Navy Launches USNS Hershel ‘Woody’ Williams
August 21, 2017 — SAN DIEGO – The Navy launched Expeditionary Sea Base (ESB) Hershel ‘Woody’ Williams (ESB 4) at the General Dynamics NASSCO shipyard, Aug. 19... MORE

PEO Ships Works to Promote Small Business Opportunities
August 7, 2017 — WASHINGTON - With more than 20 small business contracts awarded to support foreign military sales and boat and service craft acquisition this fiscal year, the Program Executive Office Ships (PEO Ships) works to enhance shipbuilding opportunities for small businesses, a critical component of the Navy’s effort to deliver warfighting capabilities to our Sailors and Marines... MORE

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