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Bollinger & Schottel scheduled for completion in 2026. Navy shipbuilding contract to con- roles for the U.S. Navy, including sup-

The main propulsion system con- struct a Dive Support Vessel (DSV), port for specialized diving and under- sists of three SRP 460 in the embed- which will serve a critical operational water support, operations and training. ded L-Drive variant, each with an input power of 2100 kW and a pro- peller diameter of 2.6m. With this propulsion unit, the 111- x 25-m vessel will achieve a maximum speed of 15 knots. The 360-degree steer- able SRP combines high maneu- verability with outstanding course stability during free sailing and pro- vides powerful thrust in any chosen direction. It will also be equipped with two STT 1 units, each with an input power of 373 kW and a pro- peller diameter of 1.3m. elkon will deliver the Active Front End (AFE)

Drive technology for the main elec- trical propulsion system. In addition to main switchboards, the company 175,000 members will equip the vessel with an Alarm

Control and Monitoring System (ACMS). elkon’s scope of supply will be completed by integrated, space- optimized Motor Control Centers (MCC), Power Distribution System

Panels, as well as Bridge and Engine

Control Center Consoles.

St. Johns Ship Building, owned by

Americraft Marine, won its