As reported by the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command on March 13, 2025, a Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo ship, the USNS Wally Schirra (T-AKE 8), has completed a seven-month maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) process at Hanwha Ocean’s shipyard in Geoje, South Korea. This marks the first large-scale maintenance effort of a U.S. naval vessel in a South Korean shipyard, aligning with the U.S. Navy’s strategy of conducting ship repairs within the Indo-Pacific region to minimize downtime and operational costs. Read full defense news at this link...
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Like other dry cargo ships of the Lewis and Clark-class, the USNS Wally Schirra was designed to operate with a mixed civilian and military crew, resupplying naval vessels at sea with ammunition, food, spare parts, and other essential materials. (Picture source: U.S. Indo-Pacific Command)
Like other dry cargo ships of the Lewis and Clark-class, the USNS Wally Schirra was designed to operate with a mixed civilian and military crew, resupplying naval vessels at sea with ammunition, food, spare parts, and other essential materials. (Picture source: U.S. Indo-Pacific Command)
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