HMAS Jervis Bay
The HMAS Jervis Bay (pictured on the
right), a high speed catamaran in service with the
Royal Australian Navy recently underwent testing by
U.S. Navy SEALs and Special Warfare personnel to determine
the viability of this platform as a delivery platform
for US Special Operations Forces. If accepted,
it is likely that the vessel(s) would be commanded
by regular Navy personnel, rather than Special Boat
Units, much like the Patrol
Coastal vessels. The Jervis Bay's impressive
characteristics are listed below.
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Fast
Sealift Catamaran
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Laid
Down
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November
1997
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Launched
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28
June 1998
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Commissioned
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10
June 1999
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Builder
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International
Catamarans
Australia, Hobart Australia
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Beam
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26
metres (overall)
4.33 metres (hulls)
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Speed
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More
than 40 knots
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Machinery
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Ruston
20 RK270 Marine Diesel engines driving 4 Lips
145/3 Waterjets configured for steering and reverse.
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Ship's
Company
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2
crews of 20 RAN and 5 Army
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Displacement
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1250
tonnes
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Capacity
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Up
to 500 troops with full kit or 867 passengers.
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Length
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86.62
metres
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