Vigor completes USNS John Lewis (T-AO 205) PSA

Vigor Marine LLC, Portland, Oregon, reports that it has completed a Post-Shakedown Availability (PSA) on USNS John Lewis (T-AO 205) at its Swan Island shipyard. The first-in-class Military Sealift Command vessel will head into active service following the eight-month availability, as the lead ship in the John Lewis-class fleet replenishment oilers. The successful availability adds to Vigor’s long track record of serving MSC at Swan Island.

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VESSEL REVIEW | John Lewis – Lead ship of new US Navy replenishment oiler class

The US Navy recently took delivery of the lead ship of a new class of fleet replenishment oilers (T-AOs). USNS John Lewis honours the late African-American congressman an ..

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Maritime Security Vessel News Roundup | August 3 – US and UK naval vessel deliveries, customs patrol boat for Taiwan and more

Vessel deliveries have been completed to the navies of the US and the UK as well as Taiwan’s main customs enforcement organisation. A construction schedule has been ..

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US Navy oiler John Lewis conducts acceptance trials

USNS John Lewis, the lead ship of the US Navy’s new class of fleet replenishment oilers, recently conducted acceptance trials. The acceptance trials consist of a se ..

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US Navy replenishment oiler John Lewis conducts builder’s trials

USNS John Lewis, the lead ship of a new class of fleet replenishment oilers slated for the US Navy, conducted initial builder’s trials and returned to port on Frida ..

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