Returning to the East Coast of the United States and arriving at Norfolk on 12 September, "Almaack" underwent further alterations and repairs before proceeding to New York to load cargo. She sailed on 26 September for Scotland in TF 38. There, at Loch Fyne, the cargo ship participated in training for the invasion of North Africa until 21 October. Five days later, "Almaack" sailed for her first amphibious operation.