The United States Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) has awarded a $244 million contract to ST Engineering’s US shipyard for the detailed design and construction of two firm and up to four optional Auxiliary Personnel Lighter Small APL class Berthing Barges.
The anticipated delivery periods of the two firm vessels are in the second and third quarter of 2020, respectively. The options for the four vessels could be exercised for delivery during fiscal years 2019 to 2022, the company said in a statement Tuesday.
The contract was won in the third quarter of 2018.