The Navy has terminated its maintenance contract with Earl Industries for work on the LPD-17 San Antonio class of amphibious assault ships, citing improper work on the troubled ship and concerns about the company's quality assurance program, Naval Sea Systems Command announced today. “The termination is a complete termination of all work in process as well as options for future work over a five-year period,” the statement reads. “Work under this contract included options for performance of all scheduled Chief...
