USNS Point Loma

Austal USA christens EPF 15

With the smash of a champagne bottle on the bow of the ship, Mrs. Elizabeth Asher christened the future USNS Point Loma (EPF 15) at a ceremony held Saturday at Austal USA’s Mobile, Ala. shipyard.

EPF 15 is the second EPF Flight II ship built by Austal USA.

EPF Flight II provides a Role 2E (enhanced) medical capability which includes, among other capabilities, basic secondary health care built around primary surgery; intensive care unit; ward beds; and limited x-ray, laboratory and dental...

https://www.marinelog.com/shipbuilding/shipyards/shipyard-news/austal-usa-christens-epf-15/

Construction starts on US Navy’s 15th Spearhead-class fast transport

Austal USA has begun construction on the 15th Spearhead-class expeditionary fast transport (EPF) slated for the US Navy. Like its sisters, the future USNS Point Loma will ..

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