The first landing craft utility vessel constructed by Austal USA, Mobile, Ala., for the U.S. Navy has begun builder’s sea trials, the shipbuilder announced Friday.
LCU 1710 began sea trials following dock trials on Feb. 2, where major ship systems were tested, Austal USA said. The vessel was launched in August 2025.
The 139’x31′ vessel is the first in a series of up to 12 landing craft under construction at Austal USA under a Navy contract awarded in 2023. If all options are exercised, the deal would be worth $379.7 million…