The amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) completed a material inspection by the Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV), at Naval Base San Diego, July 30.
The extensive three-day assessment of the entire ship was evaluated by dozens of subject-matter experts assigned to INSURV. Members from Expeditionary Strike Group 3, Commander Amphibious Squadron 1, and the Inspection and Readiness Assist Team, assisted the ship throughout the assessment.
Some of the major INSURV inspection tests New Orleans performed included the testing of the aqueous film forming foam sprinkler systems, the anchoring equipment, engine inspections, berthing inspections, and a detect-to-engage evolution.
Each department was responsible for demonstrating numerous equipment checks for INSURV inspectors, and their teamwork and dedication paid dividends. Among the most notable performers were the main propulsion checks, which earned a score of 89%, and occupational health, with a score of 94%.
New Orleans is the second ship in Navy’s San Antonio class of ships, designed to be the most survivable amphibious vessels. The fourth in the U.S. Navy fleet to bear the name, New Orleans was commissioned in March 2007.
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