Overview
- The award covers T-AO 215 and T-AO 216, to be named USNS Joshua L. Goldberg and USNS Thomas D. Parham.
- These ships fall under a current multi-ship arrangement to build up to eight additional oilers spanning hulls T-AO 214 through T-AO 221.
- General Dynamics NASSCO says timely funding will help prevent future layoffs and maintain the production line.
- The John Lewis-class supports underway replenishment with roughly 742-foot ships capable of carrying 162,000 barrels of fuel, dry cargo, and aviation operations at speeds up to about 20 knots.
- Four oilers in the class have been delivered to the Navy, with five more currently under construction at the NASSCO yard.