The U.S. Navy accepted delivery of the USNS Point Loma (EPF 15), the second of the Spearhead-class Expeditionary Fast Transport (EPF) Flight II configuration, from shipbuilder Austal USA in Mobile, Ala., June 24.
This delivery will enhance the Navy’s ability to transport troops, cargo, heavy equipment, and vehicles to shallow-draft ports, according to a statement from the Navy’s Military Sealift Command. The EPF transports with their 338’x96.5’x12.5’ catamaran hulls can travel at an average 35 knots.
“The delivery of USNS Point Loma marks the second Flight II EPF delivered to the Navy, providing essential fast-transport and enhanced medical capabilities to combatant command areas of operation.” said Tim Roberts, strategic and theater sealift program manager and Program Executive Office, Ships (PEO Ships)…