Posted:
December 24, 2013
Photo: Chief Mate Doug Garee |
| Commander of Military Sealift Command Rear Adm. Thomas Shannon visited the Mobile Landing Platform USNS Montford Point at the Vigor Marine shipyard in Portland, Ore. on Nov. 18. The MLP is receiving its Core Capability Set (CCS) on its mission deck to include vehicle decks, ramps, LCAC lanes and a helicopter deck to make the MLP a U.S. Marine Corps prepositioning asset that will allow USMC LMSRs in the MPF Fleet to offload at sea. While onboard, Rear Adm. Shannon toured the vessel and met with all the crew. He stated he was extremely impressed with the vessel and was excited to see its future roll for the Navy and Marine Corps. He praised the crew's hard work and dedication to the ship and the MLP project. The USNS Montford Point is operated by Ocean Ships, Inc. and is manned in all licensed positions by members of American Maritime Officers. With Rear Adm. Shannon (center) are Captain Michael Sands and Chief Engineer Joe Gelhaus, who submitted the article and photo. |