24.11.2024, 10:02
Zitat:Competition Opens for Second Constellation-class Shipyardhttps://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/202...-shipyard/
The competition for a second Constellation-class yard has officially begun, with interest from the U.S. Navy on a shipyard that can fulfill construction requirements.
According to a request for information (RFI) posted by NAVSEA and the FFG 62 Constellation Class Frigate Program Office (PMS 515), the U.S. Navy is officially seeking a second shipyard for the FFG 62 program, adding to the capacity of Midwest-based Fincantieri Marinette Marine. A second shipyard, according to the RFI, would need to “demonstrate that they possess the requisite facilities, workforce, and capabilities to perform the work.”
Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday and Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro both considered a second shipyard as critically important in a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing last year. Fincantieri Marinette Marine has also expanded work to two other Fincantieri yards in the region, Fincantieri: Sturgeon Bay, and Fincantieri ACE Marine. [...] Fincantieri Marinette Marine currently has six ships awarded, FFG 62 through FFG 67. The latest two ships were awarded in mid-2024. The lead ship of the class, USS Constellation (FFG 62), was laid down on April 12, 2024. Naval Station Everett, Everett, Washington, will be the home of the first twelve ships according to the U.S. Navy.
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