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Navy/USMC

Second Zumwalt-Class Destroyer Completes Acceptance Trials

Friday, February 2nd, 2018

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Second Zumwalt-Class Destroyer Completes Acceptance Trials

The U.S. Navy accepted delivery of DDG 1000, the future USS Zumwalt destroyer May 20, 2016. (Photo: U.S. Navy)

The U.S. Navy said the second of three Zumwalt-class destroyers, the future USS Michael Monsoor (DDG-1001), completed acceptance trials on Thursday.During the trials, the Navy's Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV) evaluated the ship and crew during a series of demonstrations pier-side and while underway. INSURV validated the ship construction and compliance with Navy specifications.Onboard systems tested to validate performance include navigation, damage control, mechanical, electrical, combat, communications, and propulsion systems. The Navy said these systems met or exceeded the…

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