After delivery to a commercial shipyard near the delivery base, the individual modules are assembled together.

A CVN camel consists of five individual modules.

The front fender panels are assembled to the ship side module. The fenders have UHMW-PE for low friction contact with the hull.

The fender panels are backed by rubber element fenders to compress during the berthing impact.

Two completed camel after the dry dock is refilled.

The camel undergoing surface load testing.

Fully assembled camel waiting transfer to base.

Another view prior to delivery.