Newport News completes successful builder\u2019s sea trials of John F. Kennedy (CVN 79)
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HII (NYSE: HII) reports that its Newport News Shipbuilding (<\/a>NNS) division has successfully completed builder\u2019s sea trials of the John F. Kennedy <\/em>(CVN 79), the second Gerald R. Ford-class <\/a>nuclear-powered aircraft carrier.<\/p>\n CVN 79 returned to NNS after testing important ship systems and components at sea for the first time.<\/p>\n \u201cTaking Kennedy<\/em> to sea is a testament to the grit and determination of the world\u2019s finest shipbuilders,\u201d said Derek Murphy, NNS vice president of new construction aircraft carrier programs. \u201cOur nation is depending on us to deliver these critical assets that will protect freedom around the world and we\u2019re proud to see CVN 79 take another step toward joining the fleet.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cSeeing this Navy-industry team take CVN 79 to sea for the first time was nothing short of thrilling,\u201d said Rear Adm. Casey Moton, the Navy\u2019s Program Executive Officer for Aircraft Carriers (PEO CVN). \u201cThanks to the tireless efforts of thousands of proud American workers across the maritime industrial base, we are one step closer to delivering another Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft carrier to the fleet.\u201d<\/p>\n Throughout the builder\u2019s sea trials, sailors from the Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) assigned to John F. Kennedy<\/em>, shipbuilders from NNS, and personnel from the Navy\u2019s Supervisor of Shipbuilding (SUPSHIP), Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), and PEO CVN worked side-by-side testing many of the ship\u2019s key systems and technologies.<\/p>\n Prior to getting underway, reports PEO CVN, John F. Kennedy <\/em>conducted a five-day \u201cfast cruise,\u201d a multi-day pier side training evolution that brings the ship to life prior to getting underway during new construction or after an extended maintenance availability. This simulated underway period exercises the ship\u2019s ability to operate at sea and affords the crew the opportunity to transition to an operational mindset before getting underway.<\/p>\n \u201cThere are millions of fingerprints contributing to this successful sea trial, both of the hard-working patriots who built this great ship and of the Sailors who are now bringing her to life,\u201d said Capt. Doug Langenberg, commanding officer of PCU John F. Kennedy<\/em> (CVN 79). \u201cJohn F. Kennedy <\/em>going to sea for the first time is truly momentous. This event is a result of years of hard work and an incredible shared effort between our shipbuilding partners and this crew who have worked side-by-side to get to this day. I\u2019m proud of this crew and this opportunity to finally take this ship to sea where she belongs.\u201d<\/p>\n With the conclusion of builder\u2019s trials, the team will resume completion work while also addressing any issues identified during trials. The next major milestone for the ship will be acceptance trials, the timeline for which is currently under review.<\/p>\n \u201cWe\u2019re making steady progress towards completion of the ship with all required capability,\u201d said Capt. Mark Johnson, the Navy\u2019s Program Manager for Gerald R. Ford-class New Construction. \u201cWe continue to work closely with the shipbuilder to ensure that the nation\u2019s next aircraft carrier is delivered to the Navy on the fastest possible path to combat readiness.\u201d<\/p>\n The post Newport News completes successful builder\u2019s sea trials of John F. Kennedy (CVN 79)<\/a> appeared first on Marine Log<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n