USS Dewey completes maintenance early at Yokosuka returns to duty.

According to information published by the US DoD on August 13, 2024, the USS Dewey (DDG 105), a guided-missile destroyer, has successfully completed its Surface Incremental Availability (SIA) maintenance period three days ahead of schedule.
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US Navy's Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Dewey. (Picture source: Dvids)

The vessel docked at Fleet Activities Yokosuka, marking the conclusion of the upkeep and modernization efforts undertaken by the Ship Repair Facility and Japan Regional Maintenance Center (SRF-JRMC).

The Dewey has participated in significant activities, including a Freedom of Navigation Operation (FONOP) near the Spratly Islands in the South China Sea. This operation aimed to challenge maritime claims by China, Vietnam, and Taiwan, which the U.S. views as excessive and inconsistent with international law.

Additionally, the USS Dewey joined the Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) exercise in Thailand, working alongside the Royal Thai Navy and the Republic of Singapore Navy.

SIA

The Surface Incremental Availability (SIA) is a maintenance process crucial for ensuring that U.S. Navy vessels remain fully operational and ready for deployment.

This process involves scheduled repairs, system upgrades, and other maintenance tasks, typically carried out during a specific window of time when the ship is not engaged in active duty. The SIA is designed to address both planned and emergent repairs, focusing on maintaining the ship's combat readiness and extending its operational life.

SRF-JRMC

The Ship Repair Facility and Japan Regional Maintenance Center (SRF-JRMC), based in Yokosuka, Japan, is the largest U.S. naval ship repair facility in the Western Pacific and is responsible for maintaining the ships of the U.S. Seventh Fleet. This facility handles everything from minor repairs to extensive overhauls.

SRF-JRMC utilizes a combination of U.S. Navy personnel, local Japanese Master Labor Contract (MLC) workers, and private contractors to carry out its mission. The facility's role is crucial not just for the operational readiness of individual ships but for maintaining a robust U.S. naval presence in the Indo-Pacific region.