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Navy Accepts SSC LCAC-104

Thursday, June 9th, 2022

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Navy Accepts SSC LCAC-104

The Navy accepted delivery of the next generation landing craft, Ship-to-Shore Connector (SSC), Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) 10 on June 9, 2022. (Photo: U.S. Navy)

The Navy accepted the next Ship-to-Shore Connector (SSC), Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC)-104 on June 9. Acceptance came after the vessel finished Acceptance Trials with the Navy’s Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV) to test the craft’s readiness and capability and also validate its requirements. “These next generation craft provide our Navy and Marine Corps team with essential agility and speed to complete their missions. The reliability and flexibility of the LCAC make them an essential asset to the fleet…

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