
The Navy officially accepted a hull, mechanical and electric (HM&E) delivery of the future Zumwalt-class destroyer USS. Michael Monsoor (DDG-1001) from builder General Dynamics Bath Iron Works (BIW) [GD] today.The Navy said the delivery came after “extensive tests, trials and demonstrations” of the destroyer’s HM&E systems. This covers boat handling, anchor and mooring systems plus major demonstrations of the damage control, ballasting, navigation and communications systems.“Delivery of DDG-1001 marks the culmination of years of dedication and hard work from our…