WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 (UPI) -- BAE Systems has received a $16.5 million contract to perform maintenance and overhaul services for the U.S. Navy's USNS Washington Chambers.
Under the contract, BAE Systems will overhaul the vessel's main engines, perform maintenance work on its bow thruster and propeller systems, and work on the ship's heating, ventilating and air conditioning system. The company will also conduct underwater hull cleaning and painting.