usn – Pacific Maritime Magazine

11 Apr

NASSCO Begins Construction of U.S. Navy Oiler

Karen Robes MeeksNews, News Briefs, PMM Online Newsnassco, sojournertruth, usn

San Diego-based shipbuilder General Dynamics NASSCO has begun construction of the sixth vessel for the U.S. Navy’s John Lewis-class fleet oiler program, the company announced March 27. Production Support Specialist II Gwen Phillips, who has been part of the NASSCO team for 34 years, ceremoniously handled the first cut of steel that will be used to build the future USNS Sojourner Truth (T-AO 210). The 742-foot-long vessel is part of NASSCO’s 2016 contract to design and construct the first six ships for the U.S. Navy for a new generation of fleet oilers, the John Lewis-class. In 2022, the Navy awarded…

27 Sep

Port of San Diego Teams on ‘First-of-its-Kind’ Green Initiative

Karen Robes MeeksNews, News Briefs, PMM Online News, Terminal Operationslfcs, posd, sandiego, usn

The Port of San Diego and Navy Region Southwest have announced a “first-of-its-kind partnership” that would allow the U.S. Navy access to take part in California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LFCS) market, paving the way for millions of dollars to electrify Naval Base San Diego and the port. Navy and port representatives made it official at a Sept. 20 Intergovernmental Support Agreement signing at Cesar Chavez Park in San Diego. The collaboration marks the Department of Defense’s first time in taking part in this type of carbon-lowering effort, enabling the navy to generate LCFS credits while vessels plug into shore…