The 684-foot-long vessel will undergo dry-docking under the Docking Selected Restricted Availability (DSRA) programme. Key tasks will include upkeep of the underwater hull, repairs to the ballast tank system, preservation of the amphibious well deck, and refurbishment of living spaces for sailors and Marines.
Eric Icke, Vice President and General Manager of BAE Systems San Diego Ship Repair, highlighted the importance of the project. “USS Green Bay’s DSRA is a major event in the service life of the 15-year-old ship. Once completed, the DSRA will allow Green Bay to continue executing a wide range of naval missions for many years to come,” he said.
Commissioned in January 2009, the USS Green Bay is the fourth vessel in the San Antonio class of amphibious transport docks. It is also the second U.S. Navy ship named after the city of Green Bay, Wisconsin.
BAE Systems’ San Diego shipyard, which employs around 700 workers, is a hub for ship repair, maintenance, and modernisation. The shipyard collaborates with the U.S. Navy and various subcontractors to deliver high-quality ship sustainment services for government and commercial clients alike.
