The Logistics Plus Project Cargo team successfully transported several Naval warship engines for the ESB and T-AO programs. The two programs vary based on the type of warship and their purpose. The T-AO fleet involves large oilers, while the ESB program involves landing platform vessels. More details about each program are listed below.
ESB Program
- As part of a recent government contract, the U.S. Navy added a third ship to be constructed and configured as an Expeditionary Sea Base (ESB).
- ESB bases are highly flexible platforms that can be employed across a broad range of military operations.
- ESB engines weigh roughly 250,000 lbs. each.
T-AO Program
- The T-AO program involves new fleet oilers for the U.S. Navy designed to transfer fuel to the Navy’s carrier strike groups operating at seas.
- These oilers have the capacity to carry 162,000 barrels of oil. The vessels measure 742-feet in length.
- T-AO engines weigh roughly 450,000 lbs. each.
