MOBILE, Ala. – Austal USA celebrated the start of construction on its first steel ship July 11 - a U.S. Navy Navajo Class Towing, Salvage, and Rescue Ship (T-ATS 11). Austal’s new 170,000 square foot enclosed steel production facility houses state-of-the-art computerized and robotic steel processing equipment. T-ATS will provide ocean-going tug, salvage, and rescue capabilities to support U.S. fleet operations and will be a multi mission common hull platform capable of towing heavy ships. Delivery of T-ATS 11 is planned for late 2024. (Source: Austal USA 07/11/22) Austal USA starts construction on first steel ship | Austal: Corporate
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