PASCAGOULA, Miss., Oct. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — HII’s (NYSE:HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding division efficiently launched on Saturday the primary LPD Flight II, San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship Harrisburg (LPD 30), marking one of many first main milestones within the ship’s journey in direction of operational readiness.
The Ingalls crew translated Harrisburg from land to the corporate’s floating dry dock utilizing translation railcars to assist the ship’s motion throughout the pier. Whereas within the dry dock, the Ingalls crew accomplished last prep work wanted for launch.
We view this launch as a major step towards fielding functionality to our U.S. Navy and Marine Corps companions, and a reminder of the significance of supporting nationwide safety, stated Ingalls Shipbuilding President Kari Wilkinson. As shipbuilders, we’re devoted to this mission.
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The launch of LPD 30 follows the latest announcement of the amphibious multi-ship procurement contract for the development of three San Antonio-class (LPD 17) amphibious ships [LPD 33-35] and a contract modification for the subsequent America-class (LHA 6) large-deck amphibious ship [LHA 10].
Ingalls presently has two Flight II LPDs below development together with Harrisburg (LPD 30) and Pittsburgh (LPD 31). Pre-construction actions are presently underway for the development of Philadelphia (LPD 32), the sixteenth ship within the San Antonio-class.
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