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First JHSV Delivered

Defense Daily Staff

Monday, December 10th, 2012

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Military Sealift Command has accepted delivery of its first Joint High Speed Vessel (JHSV-1) designed to transport troops and equipment in theater, Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) said last week. The future USNS Spearhead, built by Austal USA in Mobile, Ala., was delivered Dec. 5 following acceptance trials in August. Military Sealift Command intends to operate at least nine and possibly 10 of the JHSVs once they are complete. The vessel uses a crew of 22. The 338-foot-long aluminum catamarans…

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