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USNS Carson City (T-EPF-7)

International Radio Call Sign:
November - Charlie - Charlie - Yankee
NCCY

EPF-1 Class Expeditionary Fast Transport:

Laid down, 31 July 2015, by Austal USA in Mobile, AL.

Accepted by the Navy 24 June 2016 for operational testing and shakedown

Successfully completed acceptance trials, 26 January 2017

Specifications:
Displacement 1,670 t.(lt)
Length 337' 11"
Beam 93' 6"
Draft 12' 7"
Speed 43 kts

Complement 22 Civilian Mariners, capable of 42

Troop Capacity

104 embarked force berths

312 embarked seating capacity

Cargo Capacity 600 short tons in 20,000 sq. ft.

Aircraft Capacity two helicopters (one medium folded in helo parking area and one on deck)

Propulsion

four MTU 20V8000 M71L Diesel engines

four ZF 60000NR2H reduction gears

four Wartsila WLD 1400 SR waterjets

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	231k	*USNS Carson City* (T-EPF-7)** arrives at Naval Station Newport in preparation for the Chief of Naval Operations' 22nd International Seapower Symposium (ISS) at U.S. Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island, 16 September 2016. US Navy photo # 160916-N-CS971-164 by Haley Nace.	Robert Hurst
	259k	*USNS Carson City* (T-EPF-7)** arrives at Baltimore's Inner Harbor during "Maryland Fleet Week and Air Show Baltimore" (MFW-ASB), 12 October 2016. US Navy Photo # 161012-N-ZN152-034 by MC1 Ernest R. Scott.	Robert Hurst
	189k	*USNS Carson City* (T-EPF-7)** under way after completing her official acceptance trials, 26 January 2017. USN Photo.	Robert Hurst
	154k	*USNS Carson City* (T-EPF-7)** moored on the breakwater at Ponta Delgata, Azores Islands, 2 September 2017.	Photo by Carlos Manuel Estrela
	379k	*USNS Carson City* (T-EPF-7)** moored pierside in the Port of Keratsini, Greece, 27 September 2017.	Photo by George Haralampides
	475k	*USNS Carson City* (T-EPF-7)** departing the Port of Keratsini, Greece, 28 September 2017.	Photo by George Haralampides
180302-N-JI086-010	262k	*USNS Carson City* (T-EPF-7) underway in the Ionian Sea, 3 March 2018. Carson City** is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations to advance security and stability in the region. US Navy Photo #'s 180302-N-JI086-010 IONIAN SEA (MAR. 2, 2018. 180302-N-JI086-168 IONIAN SEA (MAR. 2, 2018 180303-N-JI086-253 IONIAN SEA (MAR. 3, 2018, 180303-N-JI086-281 IONIAN SEA (MAR. 3, 2018, 180303-N-JI086-320 IONIAN SEA (MAR. 3, 2018 and 180303-N-JI086-331 IONIAN SEA (MAR. 3, 2018 by MC3 Ford Williams	Robert Hurst
180302-N-JI086-168	220k
180303-N-JI086-253	212k
180303-N-JI086-281	212k
180303-N-JI086-320	225k
180303-N-JI086-331	242k
	187k	*USNS Carson City* (T-EPF-7)** at in Eckernförde, Germany, 28 May 2018. Photo taken by Mef.ellingen.	Robert Hurst
	306k	Vice Adm. Lisa M. Franchetti, commander, U.S. 6th Fleet and commander, Naval Striking and Support Force NATO (STRIKFORNATO), and Rear Adm. Guy Robinson, OBE, Royal Navy, deputy commander, STRIKFORNATO, visits the crew of *USNS Carson City* (T-EPF-7)** in Bornholm Island, Denmark, 9 June, during exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2018. BALTOPS is the premier annual maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic region and one of the largest exercises in Northern Europe enhancing flexibility and interoperability among allied and partner nations. US Navy Photo # 180609-N-XT273-881 BOENHOLM island Denmark (June 11, 2018) by MC1 Justin Stumberg	Robert Hurst
	266k	*USNS Carson City* (T-EPF-7)** participates in mine countermeasure exercises in the Baltic Sea during exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2018. BALTOPS is the premier annual maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic Region and one of the largest exercises in Northern Europe that is designed to enhance the flexibility and interoperability among allied and partner nations. US Navy Photo # 180611-N-PF515-007 BALTIC SEA, Denmark (June 11, 2018) by MCC America A. Henry	Lee Wahler
	261k	*USNS Carson City* (T-EPF-7), right and the Royal Norwegian Navy HNoMS Olav Tryggvason (A536)** participate in mine countermeasure exercises in the Baltic Sea during exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2018. US Navy Photo # 180611-N-PF515-002 RAVLUNDA, Sweden (June 11, 2018) by MCC America A. Henry	Lee Wahler
	243k	*USNS Carson City* (T-EPF-7) and the Royal Norwegian Navy HNoMS Olav Tryggvason (A536)** participate in mine countermeasure exercises in the Baltic Sea during exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2018. US Navy Photo # 180611-N-PF515-003 RAVLUNDA, Sweden (June 11, 2018) by MCC America A. Henry	Robert Hurst
	196k	*USNS Carson City* (T-EPF-7)** underway in the Black Sea 15 August 2018. US Navy Photo # 180815-N-RG482-438 BLACK SEA (Aug. 15, 2018) by MC1 Kyle Steckler	Lee Wahler
	252k	*USNS Carson City* (T-EPF-7)** moored pierside in Constanta, Romania, 27 August 2018. US Navy Photo # 180827-N-RG482-133 CONSTANTA, Romania (Aug. 27, 2018) by MC1 Kyle Steckler	Lee Wahler
	187k	*USNS Carson City* (T-EPF-7) conducts small boat operations with a rigid-hull inflatable boat from the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD-23) in the Mediterranean Sea, 20 Oct. 2018. Anchorage and embarked 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit** are deployed to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations as a crisis response force in support of regional partners as well as to promote U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa. US Navy Photo # 181020-N-PH222-1771 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 20, 2018) by MC3 Ryan M. Breeden	Lee Wahler
	212k	*USNS Carson City* (T-EPF-7)** arrives in Dakar, Senegal for the first port visit of its Africa Partnership Station Gulf of Guinea deployment, July 6, 2019. Carson City is deployed to the Gulf of Guinea to demonstrate progress through partnership and U.S. commitment to West African through small boat maintenance assistance, maritime law enforcement engagement, and medical and community relations outreach. APS is NAVAF's flagship maritime security cooperation program focusing on maritime safety and security through increased maritime awareness, response capabilities, and infrastructure. US Navy Photo # 190706-N-N0901-0005 DAKAR, Senegal (July 6, 2019) by YNC Yonet Garcia	Lee Wahler
	154k	*USNS Carson City* (T-EPF-7) arrives in Sekondi, Ghana, in support of her Africa Partnership Station deployment, July 21, 2019. Carson City** is deployed to the Gulf of Guinea to demonstrate progress through partnerships and U.S. commitment to West African countries through small boat maintenance assistance, maritime law enforcement engagement, and medical and community relations outreach. US Navy Photo # 190721-N-N0901-0012 SEKONDI, Ghana (July 21, 2019) by John McAninley	Lee Wahler
	190k	*USNS Carson City* (T-EPF-7) shifts colors as she moors in Sekondi, Ghana, 21 July 2019. Carson City** is deployed to the Gulf of Guinea to demonstrate progress through partnerships and U.S. commitment to West African countries through small boat maintenance assistance, maritime law enforcement engagement, and medical and community relations outreach US Navy Photo # 190721-N-EV253-0023 SEKONDI, Ghana (July 21, 2019) by MC2 Sara Eshleman	Lee Wahler
	254k	The Cape Verdean coast guard patrol craft Badejo (P-263) maneuvers around *USNS Carson City* (T-EPF-7) during a subject matter expert exchange in Mindelo, Cabo Verde, Aug. 9, 2019. Carson City** is deployed to the Gulf of Guinea to demonstrate progress through partnerships and U.S. commitment to West African countries through small boat maintenance assistance, maritime law enforcement engagement, and medical and community relations outreach. US Navy Photo # 190809-N-EV253-0377 MINDELO, Cabo Verde (Aug. 9, 2019) by MC2 Sara Eshleman	Lee Wahler
	261k	U.S. Navy Sailors discuss small boat maintenance while working aboard the Cabo Verde coast guard patrol craft Espadarte (P 151) in front of *USNS Carson City* (T-EPF-7)** in Mindelo, Cabo Verde, Aug. 9, 2019. US Navy Photo # 190809-N-UN744-0011 MINDELO, Cabo Verde (Aug. 9, 2019) by MCC Travis Simmons	Lee Wahler
097710726	146k	*USNS Carson City* (T-EPF-7)** arrives in Port Sudan, Sudan for a port visit, 24 February 2021. This is the first U.S. Navy ship visit to Sudan since the creation of U.S. Africa Command, and highlights U.S. engagement that strives to build a partnership with the Sudanese Armed Forces. U.S. Sixth Fleet, headquartered in Naples, Italy, conducts joint and naval operations in order to support regional allies and partners and U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa. US Navy Photo # 210224-N-NO901-0001 PORT SUDAN (Feb. 24, 2021) Photo courtesy U.S. Embassy Khartoum	Lee Wahler
097710727	197k	*USNS Carson City* (T-EPF-7)** moored pierside at Palma de Mallorca, Spain, 17 November 2021	Photo by Jose Antonio Rodriguez Carreño
097710728	121k	*USNS Carson City* (T-EPF-7)** moored pierside at Brindisi, Italy, 18 December 2021.	Photos by Michele Florio
097710729	162k		Photos by Michele Florio