MOBILE, Ala. - Austal USA delivered the future USS Santa Barbara (LCS 32) to the Navy on July 21. LCS 32 is the 16th Independence-variant Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) delivered by the shipbuilder. The ship’s pre-commissioning will prepare the LCS for fleet introduction. “Delivering the future USS Santa Barbara is a proud moment for Austal USA,” remarked Rusty Murdaugh, president of Austal USA. The company is currently constructing three LCS - the recently launched future USS Augusta (LCS 34); final assembly on the future USS Kingsville (LCS 36) and modules are under construction for the future USS Pierre (LCS 38). Austal USA is also constructing the Navy Expeditionary Fast Transports and began construction on a Navajo-class Towing, Salvage, and Rescue Ship (T-ATS) last week. Austal is also under contract for the U.S. Navy Auxiliary Floating Dry Dock Medium and up to 11 Heritage-class Offshore Patrol Cutters for the U.S. Coast Guard. (Source: Austal USA 07/22/22)
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