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U.S. Navy Releases Draft Request For Proposal For Coast Guard Icebreaker Design, Construction
October 19, 2017 — The U.S. Navy, in collaboration with the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) under an Integrated Program Office (IPO), released a draft Request for Proposal (RFP) Oct. 19 for the detail design and construction of a Heavy Polar Icebreaker (HPIB). The draft RFP is for one HPIB, with options for two additional HPIBs... MORE

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

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

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

Navy to Commission New Guided-Missile Destroyer Rafael Peralta
July 28, 2017 — WASHINGTON (NNS) -- The Navy will commission its newest guided-missile destroyer, the future USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115), during a 10 a.m. PDT ceremony Saturday, July 29, at Naval Air Station North Island in San Diego... MORE

BATH, Maine - The future USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) successfully completed acceptance trials Dec. 16 after spending two days underway off the coast of Maine.

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