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www.marinelink.com MN 37 “It’s an extreme example of a mix of products that we described in our 99 Plan that would be part of our new build market. What we called these vessels then was ‘rapidly deployable affordable ports and harbor struc- tures.’” “The vessel itself is going to be owned and operated by

Mat/Su Borough as a commercial ferry between

Anchorage and Port McKenzie. Now the Navy doesn’t have to support the sea trials, it’s getting an extended demonstration period and the Mat/Su Borough will col- lect the operational information — there are strain gauges throughout the ship. The Navy will have a prolonged operational period to get information about the design and how well it works.” “The commercialization of E-Craft technology repre- sents our new construction market,” said Ward. “It’s a purpose built ship for Alaska — the world’s first ice strengthened twin hull vessel. It is efficient over long dis- tances, can operate in many sea states, and most impor- tantly, doesn’t require expensive terminal and marine civil infrastructure. It can land on a beach or a boat ramp. It’s an ideal boat for opening up the North Pacific and Arctic

Oceans.” MN

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