GENERAL DYNAMICS NASSCO BEGINS CONSTRUCTION ON FIRST T-AO FLEET OILER FOR U.S. NAVY
SAN DIEGO -- General Dynamics NASSCO, a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics, has began construction on the future USNS John Lewis (T-AO 205), the first ship for the U.S. Navy's John Lewis fleet oiler program.
Representatives from NASSCO and the U.S. Navy gathered in San Diego for a ceremony to cut the first piece of steel, signifying the start of construction for the first of six vessels for the U.S. Navy. Construction of the first ship is scheduled to be complete in November 2020.
Designed to transfer fuel to U.S. Navy carrier strike group ships operating at sea, the oilers will feature the capacity to carry 157,000 barrels of oil, a significant dry cargo capacity, aviation capability and a speed of 20 knots.
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