Crew-Optional USNS Apalachicola Delivers to the Navy, Ship’s Unmanned Future Unclear

USNS Apalachicola (EPF-13) underway in the Gulf of Mexico. Austal USA

SAN DIEGO – A logistics ship that Congress directed the Navy to build with the ability to operate autonomously delivered to the service on Thursday, Naval Sea Systems Command announced.

Spearhead-class aluminum catamaran USNS Apalachicola (EPF-13) is now set to operate in the Western Pacific in support of U.S. 7th Fleet.

“The delivery of EPF 13 comes after several successful at-sea periods for the vessel, including Unmanned...

https://news.usni.org/2023/02/16/crew-optional-usns-apalachicola-delivers-to-the-navy-ships-unmanned-future-unclear

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