Amphib Boxer is soon to be sidelined again for 18 months of maintenance. Although the Navy says it will be able to fix the amphibious assault ship Boxer’s (LHD-4) rudder issues pier side, the service is now planning for the problem-ridden ship to be docked for at least 18 months starting next spring. The service announced its intentions on the government’s contracting website, SAM.gov, in a May 17 solicitation seeking out contractors capable of conducting a maintenance availability on Boxer beginning in April 2025 and scheduled to end in October 2026.