MOBILE, Ala. – The future USNS Apalachicola (EPF 13) returned pier side here Sept. 8 at Austal USA's shipyard having successfully completed acceptance trials for the Navy. During acceptance trials testing is conducted on the ship’s major systems and equipment to demonstrate operation and mission readiness. “EPF 13 is the first Spearhead-class ship with capabilities for V-22 Osprey flight operations and enhanced medical support. It is also the Navy’s largest ship with the capability to be an unmanned surface vessel,” said Dave Growden, VP of new construction programs. After Builder’s Trials, EPF 13 went to sea five times allowing Austal USA, L3Harris and General Dynamics Mission Systems to test and analyze ship systems and autonomous design and construction modifications required by the Navy to be an autonomous prototype. Austal USA is currently constructing Cody (EPF 14) and Point Loma (EPF 15) and is under contract to build EPF 16. Each of these vessels will be built to Flight II specifications that incorporate Role 2E medical capability and capabilities to support V-22 flight operations. (Austal 09/14/22) Future USNS Apalachicola (EPF 13) completes acceptance trials | Austal: Corporate
AUSTAL HOSTS NAWBO's ALABAMA CHAPTER
MOBILE, Ala. – Austal USA hosted members of the Alabama chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) at its shipyard here on Sept. 14. Austal USA partnered with NAWBO to share commitments to the success of businesses and their communities. NAWBO was founded in 1975 by businesswomen to advocate for the entrepreneurial interests of women-owned businesses through a network of 50+ chapters nationally. In their effort to promote economic development, NAWBO builds and strengthens partnerships with corporations and organizations that help support and propel the growth of its members by providing visibility, access, resources and opportunities. Christy Taylor, controller at Austal USA, led a tour of the company’s advanced manufacturing facilities. The visit to Austal marked the Alabama chapter’s first corporate engagement since its inception in 2020. (Austal USA 09/15/22) Austal USA hosts National Association of Women Business Owners | Austal: Corporate
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