JS Amakusa

JS Amakusa is a Hiuchi-class Auxiliary Multi-purpose Support (AMS) ship of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF).

"Japanese ship Amakusa" redirects here. For the escort ship built for the Imperial Japanese Navy during World War II, see Japanese escort ship Amakusa.

Amakusa at Sasebo Naval Base in 2007.
History
Japan
Name
  • Amakusa
  • (あまくさ)
BuilderUniversal, Keihin
Laid down3 December 2002
Launched6 August 2003
Commissioned16 March 2004
HomeportSasebo
IdentificationMMSI number: 431999677
Statusin active service
General characteristics
Class and typeHiuchi, Auxiliary Multi-purpose Support (AMS)
Displacement980 long tons (1,000 t)
Length65 m (213 ft)
Beam12.0 m (39.4 ft)
Height5.8 m (19 ft)
Draft3.5 m (11 ft)
PropulsionDiesel
Speed15 knots

The ship was built by Universal in Keihin and commissioned into service on 16 March 2004. The primary mission of the Amakusa is to support training exercises of other ships, including shooting practice and torpedo launching practice.

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