CSD onboard USNS Joint High Speed Vessels
Austal USA's Mobile, Alabama, shipyard successfully completed the launch process of the third Joint High Speed Vessel, the recently christened USNS Millinocket (JHSV 3). This 103-meter high-speed catamaran is the U.S. Department of Defense's next generation multi-use platform. It is part of a 10-ship program, the funds for all of — potentially totaling over $1.6 billion — have been appropriated.
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Only CSD products NOFIRNO and SLIPSIL are used on cable- and pipe penetrations, after extinguished heavy testing according to US Navy requirements. Both Jet fire- and Blast requirements were met, with the best of results for both parties.
The JHSV is a relatively new asset that will be an important Navy connector. In peacetime, JHSVs will be operating forward supporting Navy Expeditionary Combat Command and riverine forces, cooperating missions, Seabees, Marine Corps and Army transportation. Each JHSV also supports helicopter operations and has a slewing vehicle ramp on the starboard quarter which enables use of austere piers and quay walls, common in developing countries. A shallow draft (under 4 meters) will further enhance port access.
USNS Spearhead (JHSV 1) was delivered in December 2012 and is currently stationed up in Norfolk, Va. USNS Choctaw County (JHSV 2) has officially completed acceptance trials and has been delivered to the Navy. Austal recently celebrated a keel laying ceremony for Fall River (JHSV 4) and construction has also begun on Trenton (JHSV 5).
