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USNS Trenton (JHSV 5) Completes Acceptance Trials

Wednesday, March 25th, 2015

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USNS Trenton (JHSV 5) Completes Acceptance Trials

The Joint High Speed Vessel. Photo: U.S. Navy

The Joint High Speed Vessel USNS Trenton (JHSV 5) completed Acceptance Trials (AT) on March 13, the last major milestone before delivery of the ship, builder Austal USA said on Wednesday.The AT involved the performance of intense comprehensive tests by the U.S. Navy while underway to demonstrate the operation of the ship’s major systems and equipment, the company said.“We’re very pleased with how well Trenton performed, a true testament of the incredible skills of the JHSV Team, and the strong…

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