Austal USA delivers first LCU 1700-class ship to U.S. Navy
Austal USA has delivered LCU 1710 to the U.S. Navy, the first LCU 1700-class vessel handed over to the service. The Mobile, Alabama yard said it was also the first steel ship it has delivered to the Navy. Before delivery, the vessel completed acceptance trials and INSURV validated construction quality and mission readiness. Austal USA said the ship also demonstrated it could get underway without tugs or pilots and confirmed its limited crew operating capability.