World
Agreement signed for the dismantling of Enterprise, the world's first nuclear aircraft carrier
Liberty Times (Ltn)
Key Points
- The world's first nuclear aircraft carrier, USS Enterprise, will be completely dismantled.
- The US Navy agreed with Polaris Marine Dismantling Services for the job.
- The dismantling process is planned to be completed by 2030.
- The contract value is reported to be approximately 418.49 million dollars (approximately 12.5 billion New Taiwan Dollars).
By the Numbers
418.49 million dollars12.5 billion New Taiwan Dollars13 years ago2030
USS Enterprise, the world's first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, will be completely dismantled following its retirement. The US Navy has signed an agreement with Polaris Marine Dismantling Services to scrap the vessel.
The dismantling operations will be carried out in the city of Mobile, located in the US state of Alabama. The plan to break up this historic vessel aims to be completed by the year 2030.
React to this story
Ask about this story
Answers are AI-generated from this story only.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Why is USS Enterprise being completely dismantled?
- The ship was retired 13 years ago, and because it is a nuclear aircraft carrier, it is planned to be completely dismantled and scrapped.
- Where will the ship's dismantling process take place?
- The dismantling operations for USS Enterprise will be carried out in the city of Mobile, in the US state of Alabama.
- What is the cost of the dismantling process?
- The value of the contract signed for the dismantling exceeds 418.49 million dollars (approximately 12.5 billion New Taiwan Dollars).
This is an AI-generated summary. The full story lives at the source.
Read the full story at the sourcenews.ltn.com.twHow we produce our content →Related stories
World