Austal USA opens San Diego office

Austal USA today announced the formal opening of its San Diego operations office.

"The move is another milestone in the company's growing service and support business," the company said.

More than 200 employees focused on service work for the Littoral Combat Ships and Expeditionary Fast Transports will work out of the new office.

"This location will serve as a base of operations on the West Coast for Austal USA," the company said.