Keel Certified For MSC’s Newest Fleet Replenishment Oiler USNS Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Keel Certified For MSC’s Newest Fleet Replenishment Oiler USNS Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Employees of Military Sealift Command Pacific (MSCPAC) and General Dynamics NASSCO of San Diego celebrated the keel certification of MSC’s newest ship, fleet replenishment oiler USNS Ruth Bader Ginsburg (T-AO 212) at the NASSCO shipyard San Diego today.

Keel Laid for Future USNS Ruth Bader Ginsburg

From Team Ships, Feb. 13, 2026  SAN DIEGO - The keel for the future USNS Ruth Bader Ginsburg (T-AO 212) was authenticated at the General Dynamics NASSCO shipyard on Feb. 13. The event marked a major construction milestone for the John Lewis-class replenishment oiler.  The ship’s namesake, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, was an advocate for justice who served on the U.S. Supreme Court for 27 years.  Keel laying authentication ceremonies are a centuries-old …