Design USNS Montford Point (T-ESD-1)

a lcac after launching montford point.

the expeditionary transfer dock new concept, part of maritime prepositioning force of future. control costs, ships not built combat vessel standards , designed support 3 military hovercraft (such landing craft air cushion), vehicle staging sideport ramp , large mooring fenders. decision made eliminate helicopter capability , ship-to-ship transfer of heavy equipment. auxiliary support ship, montford point s role seagoing pier friendly forces in case accessibility onshore bases denied. such flexibility useful following natural disasters , supporting marines once ashore. esd supports vehicle staging area, side port ramp, large mooring fenders, , 3 landing craft air cushioned vessel lanes.

the propulsion motors of british design , build. power conversion company converteam selected supplier of integrated power systems award of additional contract design , supply electric power, propulsion , vessel automation system.