USNS Apalachicola: A Ship that can sail unmanned for 30 days

US Navy announces new prototype vessel USNS Apalachicola capable of autonomous sailing for 30 days. [{ "selector": ".tdnsl-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 401px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

The ship is 337 ft long, can reach speeds of 40 knots, and has a shallow-hulled design allowing it to venture into places other ships can't reach. [{ "selector": ".nkked-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 401px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

It can launch anti-submarine weapons, is equipped with sensor craft and radar, and can recover rigid inflatable boats. [{ "selector": ".mbdpd-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 401px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Machinery Control System and Automated In-House design enable centralized machinery operations with little to no crew. [{ "selector": ".pasub-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 401px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

US Navy successfully made a prototype in 2022 from Ghost Fleet Overlord for the drone ship game. [{ "selector": ".usxrg-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 401px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Private entities are helping the Navy test autonomous sailboats for reconnaissance and intelligence gathering. [{ "selector": ".pmscw-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 401px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

US Navy hopes to enter a drone ship game with this vessel. [{ "selector": ".lwkjn-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 401px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]