摘要: |
Birdon America Inc. announced July 18 that it has awarded the first wave of major subcontracts in support of Bir-don's $1,187 billion contract to design and build 27 Waterways Commerce Cutters for the U.S. Coast Guard. The announcement follows a successful initial Program Management Review (PMR), the first major milestone of the WCC program. The WCC contract is composed of two separate but related vessel designs: the River Buoy Tender (WLR) and the Inland Construction Tender (WLIC). Both variants are complex, modern and designed to military standards. The new cutter design will provide up to 11 days' sustainment for up to 19 crew members. The 27 vessels will be constructed within a 10-year period commencing with an 18-month design finalization period. |