Transfer of 2,500 Ton LCS-2 Class Vessel

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In 2008, HEGER investigated the capability of Bender Shipyard’s floating dry dock “Pete B” to support transfer of LCS-2 from Austal’s building ways for launch after construction. HEGER surveyed and approved the transfer rails, transfer cars and transfer winches.

The LCS-2 was successfully transferred and launched in 2008.

Transfer Bogies Under LCS - Transfer of 2,500 Ton LCS-2 Independence — Figure 1 – Transfer Bogies Under LCS

LCS Exiting Construction Building - Transfer of 2,500 Ton LCS-2 Independence — Figure 2 – LCS Exiting Construction Building

LCS on Pete B After Transfer - Transfer of 2,500 Ton LCS-2 Independence — Figure 3 – Winch Pulling LCS Onto Dock

Winch Pulling LCS Onto Dock- Transfer of 2,500 Ton LCS-2 Independence — Figure 4 – LCS on Pete B After Transfer

Track on Pontoon Deck - Transfer of 2,500 Ton LCS-2 Independence — Figure 5 – Track on Pontoon Deck

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Transfer of 2,500 Ton LCS-2 Class Vessel

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