Posted on Nov 21, 2018
Report: Private Yards Could Help Navy With Submarine Repairs
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The Day of New London, Connecticut, reports a study released Monday by the Government Accountability Office found that the Navy hadn't "effectively allocated maintenance work between public and private shipyards." According to the GAO, attack submarines have lost more than 10,000 operational days in the past 10 years because of idle time.
The GAO suggests the Navy use private shipyards like Electric Boat to balance the load despite the Navy's claims that public yards are less expensive.
Democratic U.S. Rep. Joe Courtney and other legislators requested the report following congressional hearings on attack submarines. Courtney says the report will serve as a "launching pad" for talks in the House Armed Services Committee.
The GAO suggests the Navy use private shipyards like Electric Boat to balance the load despite the Navy's claims that public yards are less expensive.
Democratic U.S. Rep. Joe Courtney and other legislators requested the report following congressional hearings on attack submarines. Courtney says the report will serve as a "launching pad" for talks in the House Armed Services Committee.
Report: Private Yards Could Help Navy With Submarine Repairs
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Groton
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I’m sure that’s going to be a lot more expensive right?
PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
SGT Mark Estes I Would Expect some Added Cost in a Private Yard but I know why they are pushing for it. They built them so they know how to repair them and the local community would love the money from the sailors while they are in Dry Dock vs the Dry Docks Operated by the Navy.
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Makes sensePO1 William "Chip" Nagel
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