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...