A Guarda Costeira dos EUA estende o contrato de extensão de vida de serviço de barco salva-vidas de 47 'da Birdon America para até 72 barcos adicionais. US Coast Guard extends Birdon America's 47' Motor Lifeboat Service Life Extension contract for up to 72 additional boats.

A Guarda Costeira dos EUA estendeu o contrato da Birdon America para seu 47' Motor Lifeboat Service Life Extension Program, exercendo a Opção Ordem 1 sob o contrato de 2019. The US Coast Guard has extended Birdon America's contract for its 47' Motor Lifeboat Service Life Extension Program, exercising Option Order 1 under the 2019 contract. A extensão autoriza até 72 barcos adicionais a receber revisões e upgrades durante os anos de ordem 6-10, mostrando a confiança da Guarda Costeira nas capacidades de Birdon. The extension authorizes up to 72 additional boats to receive overhauls and upgrades through order years 6-10, showcasing the Coast Guard's confidence in Birdon's capabilities. Desde 2019, Birdon entregou 19 MLBs 47' e tem outros 19 submetidos a SLEP. Since 2019, Birdon has delivered 19 47' MLBs and has another 19 undergoing SLEP.