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Homeland Security

Fifth National Security Cutter Completes Coast Guard Acceptance Trials

By Cal Biesecker

Tuesday, May 5th, 2015

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Fifth National Security Cutter Completes Coast Guard Acceptance Trials

NSC James (WMSL 754) sailing during sea trials. Photo: Huntington Ingalls Industries

The Coast Guard and shipbuilder Huntington Ingalls Industries [HII] on Monday said the fifth National Security Cutter (NSC) has completed acceptance trials, the last major milestone in the program before delivery on June 5.“The highly successful completion of these acceptance trials confirms that the shipbuilding efforts of Huntington Ingalls Industries and Coast Guard acquisitions have been outstanding,” Capt. Andrew Tiongson, prospective commander officer of the NSC James, said in a statement. Tiongson said that he and his crew will sale…

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