PASCAGOULA, Miss. - HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division announced June 29 the completion of builder’s sea trials for the Coast Guard's newest national security cutter, Calhoun (WMSL 759). The ship successfully tested propulsion and auxiliary equipment, as well as various ship systems.
“Our team will continue to prepare NSC 10 for the next set of trials and ensure that this ship will be ready to undertake the most challenging Coast Guard missions,” NSC Program Manager Amanda Whitaker said.
For over two decades, Ingalls Shipbuilding has served as the sole designer and provider of the CG's Legend-class NSC, the flagship of the CG fleet. NSCs have be used to perform drug interdiction, global illegal fishing, disaster relief and defense support operations.
NSC 10 is named to honor Charles L. Calhoun, the first Master Chief Petty Officer of the U.S. Coast Guard.
Ingalls has delivered nine Legend-class national security cutters to the Coast Guard further enabling their important missions around the globe. (HII 06/29/23)
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