Navy Elects to Fix USS Boxer Rudder with Divers, Repair Could Take 2 Months

Amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD-4) steams in the Pacific Ocean, April 4, 2024. US Navy Photo

Divers will attempt to repair the big deck amphibious warship USS Boxer (LHD-4) in the water while the ship is pierside at Naval Station San Diego, Calif., USNI News has learned.

The effort will focus on repairs to the starboard rudder and the bearing that failed following Boxer’s departure for deployment on April 1, Navy officials told USNI News.

“The issue is the ship’s starboard rudder and roller...

https://news.usni.org/2024/04/30/navy-elects-to-fix-uss-boxer-rudder-with-divers-could-take-2-months

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