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U.S.
Navy Delivers Two 60m Offshore Support Vessels to Iraqi Navy |
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The
Iraqi navy and the U.S. Navy's Naval Sea Systems Command marked the
delivery of two 60-meter Offshore Support Vessels (OSV 1/ OSV 2) to
the Iraqi navy in a ceremony at the Umm Qasr naval facility, Dec. 20.
The two OSVs, procured as part U.S. Navy's Foreign Military Sales (FMS)
Program, will help reconstitute Iraq's ability to enforce maritime sovereignty
and security in the Northern Arabian Gulf. |
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Iraqi Navy
OSV 401 during sea trials
(Picture: RiverHawk Fast Sea Frames)
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"This
occasion reflects the important ties that bind our governments and our
commitment to supporting s strong coalition partnership that is based
on mutual respect and understanding," said Vice Adm. Kevin McCoy,
Commander, Naval Sea Systems Command. "Combined with the previously
delivered Iraqi patrol boats, this acquisition program has offered another
unique opportunity for cooperation between our countries."
OSVs are multi-function vessels providing a wide range of capabilities
to support Iraq's oil production platforms. The vessels will provide
transport support for crew changes and resupply to the platforms. Each
OSV is equipped with a 30mm gun weapon system and outfitted with fast
attack boats to defend it and the offshore platforms. The vessels each
include a vertical replenishment deck to facilitate the transfer of
supplies as needed. |
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RiverHawk
Fast Sea Frames 60-meter Offshore Support Vessel
(Picture: RiverHawk Fast Sea Frames)
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RiverHawk
Fast Sea Frames is the prime contractor for the OSV procurement, with
Gulf Island Marine Fabricators manufacturing the hull and deckhouse,
and outfitting the vessels.
PEO Ships is currently managing the design and construction of all U.S.
Navy destroyers, amphibious ships, special mission and support ships,
as well as a wide range of boats and craft for U.S. agencies and foreign
military sales.
from : NAVSEA Office of Corporate Communications |
