Posted:
May 24, 2013
SAN DIEGO (NNS) -- The Navy accepted delivery of the first mobile landing platform, USNS Montford Point (MLP 1), from General Dynamics-NASSCO, May 14, in San Diego, Calif.
The mobile landing platform is a new class of ship and highly flexible platform that will provide capability for large-scale logistics movements such as the transfer of light and heavy vehicles and equipment from sea to shore.
"MLP-1 has gone from concept to delivery in under five years, a remarkable feat reflecting the diligent work of the Navy and shipbuilding team from design through testing and trials," said Capt. Henry Stevens, PEO Ships' program manager for strategic and theater sealift. "With its open, reconfigurable mission deck, USNS Montford Point will deliver innovation and exceptional flexibility to future fleet operations."
Delivery of Montford Point represents the official transfer of the ship from the shipbuilder to the Navy and is a major milestone in the ship's transition to operational status. Delivery follows the successful completion of acceptance trials, evaluating the ship's major systems and equipment.
Navy accepts delivery of USNS Montford Point
Photo: Ken Wright, General Dynamics NASSCO
The following is excerpted from an article released by the NAVSEA Office of Corporate Communications Public Affairs. The complete article is available online. American Maritime Officers represents all licensed officers aboard the USNS Montford Point.SAN DIEGO (NNS) -- The Navy accepted delivery of the first mobile landing platform, USNS Montford Point (MLP 1), from General Dynamics-NASSCO, May 14, in San Diego, Calif.
The mobile landing platform is a new class of ship and highly flexible platform that will provide capability for large-scale logistics movements such as the transfer of light and heavy vehicles and equipment from sea to shore.
"MLP-1 has gone from concept to delivery in under five years, a remarkable feat reflecting the diligent work of the Navy and shipbuilding team from design through testing and trials," said Capt. Henry Stevens, PEO Ships' program manager for strategic and theater sealift. "With its open, reconfigurable mission deck, USNS Montford Point will deliver innovation and exceptional flexibility to future fleet operations."
Delivery of Montford Point represents the official transfer of the ship from the shipbuilder to the Navy and is a major milestone in the ship's transition to operational status. Delivery follows the successful completion of acceptance trials, evaluating the ship's major systems and equipment.