USNS ABLE   (T-AGOS 20)
Ocean Surveillance Ship

USNS Able is one of the five Ocean Surveillance Ships that are part of the 25 ships in Military Sealift Command's Special Mission Ships Program. • Length:  235 feet • Beam:  93 feet, 6 inches • Draft:  25 feet • Displacement:  3,346 long tons • Speed:  10.0 knots • Civilian:  19 contract mariners • Military:  5 military/sponsor personnel • Government-Owned/    Chartered:  Government-owned   Click on image at left for larger picture.

This vessel is operated by the U.S. government and used only on non-commercial government service.

Last modified: January 29, 2008

MV HOS ARROWHEAD
Submarine and Special Warfare Support Vessel

MV HOS Arrowhead is one of the nine Submarine and Special Warfare Support Vessels that are part of the 25 ships in Military Sealift Command's Special Mission Ships Program. • Length:  250 feet • Beam:  54 feet • Draft:  14.7 feet • Displacement:  2,850 tons • Speed:  10 knots • Civilian:  11 contract mariners • Government-Owned/    Chartered:  Chartered   Click on image at left for larger picture.

This vessel is operated by the U.S. government and used only on non-commercial government service.

Last modified: February 17, 2011

MV HOS BLACK POWDER
Submarine and Special Warfare Support Vessel

MV HOS Black Powder is one of the nine Submarine and Special Warfare Support Vessels that are part of the 25 ships in Military Sealift Command's Special Mission Ships Program. • Length:  250 feet • Beam:  54 feet • Draft:  14.7 feet • Displacement:  2,850 tons • Speed:  10 knots • Civilian:  11 contract mariners • Government-Owned/    Chartered:  Chartered   Click on image at left for larger picture.

This vessel is operated by the U.S. government and used only on non-commercial government service.

Last modified: February 17, 2011

USNS BOWDITCH   (T-AGS 62)
Oceanographic Survey Ship

USNS Bowditch is one of the six Oceanographic Survey Ships that are part of the 25 ships in Military Sealift Command's Special Mission Ships Program. • Length:  329 feet • Beam:  58 feet • Draft:  19 feet • Displacement:  4,762 long tons • Speed:  16.0 knots • Civilian:  26 contract mariners • Military:  27 military/sponsor personnel • Government-Owned/    Chartered:  Government-owned   Click on image at left for larger picture.

This vessel is operated by the U.S. government and used only on non-commercial government service.

Last modified: July 18, 2006

SSV C-CHAMPION
Submarine and Special Warfare Support Vessel

SSV C-Champion is one of the nine Submarine and Special Warfare Support Vessels that are part of the 25 ships in Military Sealift Command's Special Mission Ships Program. • Length:  220 feet • Beam:  56 feet • Draft:  16.5 feet • Displacement:  2,106 tons • Speed:  12 knots • Civilian:  14 crew/30 sponsor personnel contract mariners • Government-Owned/    Chartered:  Chartered   Click on image at left for larger picture.

This vessel is operated by the U.S. government and used only on non-commercial government service.

Last modified: January 29, 2008

SSV C-COMMANDO
Submarine and Special Warfare Support Vessel

SSV C-Commando is one of the nine Submarine and Special Warfare Support Vessels that are part of the 25 ships in Military Sealift Command's Special Mission Ships Program. • Length:  220 feet • Beam:  56 feet • Draft:  16.5 feet • Displacement:  1,903 tons • Speed:  12 knots • Civilian:  9 crew/32 sponsor personnel contract mariners • Government-Owned/    Chartered:  Chartered   Click on image at left for larger picture.

This vessel is operated by the U.S. government and used only on non-commercial government service.

Last modified: December 20, 2007

MV DOLORES CHOUEST
Submarine and Special Warfare Support Vessel

MV Dolores Chouest is one of the nine Submarine and Special Warfare Support Vessels that are part of the 25 ships in Military Sealift Command's Special Mission Ships Program. • Length:  240 feet • Beam:  40 feet • Draft:  12 feet • Displacement:  1,500 long tons • Speed:  12 knots • Civilian:  8 contract mariners • Military:  32 military/sponsor personnel • Government-Owned/    Chartered:  Chartered   Click on image at left for larger picture.

This vessel is operated by the U.S. government and used only on non-commercial government service.

Last modified: October 24, 2006

MV HOS DOMINATOR
Submarine and Special Warfare Support Vessel

MV HOS Dominator is one of the nine Submarine and Special Warfare Support Vessels that are part of the 25 ships in Military Sealift Command's Special Mission Ships Program. • Length:  240 feet • Beam:  54 feet • Draft:  13 feet • Displacement:  3,655 tons • Speed:  10 knots • Civilian:  12 contract mariners • Military:  up to 40 • Government-Owned/    Chartered:  Chartered   Click on image at left for larger picture.

This vessel is operated by the U.S. government and used only on non-commercial government service.

Last modified: February 17, 2011

MV HOS EAGLE VIEW
Submarine and Special Warfare Support Vessel

MV HOS Eagle View is one of the nine Submarine and Special Warfare Support Vessels that are part of the 25 ships in Military Sealift Command's Special Mission Ships Program. • Length:  250 feet • Beam:  54 feet • Draft:  14.7 feet • Displacement:  2,850 tons • Speed:  10 knots • Civilian:  11 contract mariners • Government-Owned/    Chartered:  Chartered   Click on image at left for larger picture.

This vessel is operated by the U.S. government and used only on non-commercial government service.

Last modified: February 17, 2011

USNS EFFECTIVE   (T-AGOS 21)
Ocean Surveillance Ship

USNS Effective is one of the five Ocean Surveillance Ships that are part of the 25 ships in Military Sealift Command's Special Mission Ships Program. • Length:  235 feet • Beam:  93 feet, 6 inches • Draft:  25 feet • Displacement:  3,396 long tons • Speed:  10.0 knots • Civilian:  5 sponsor personnel/18 contract mariners • Government-Owned/    Chartered:  Government-owned   Click on image at left for larger picture.

This vessel is operated by the U.S. government and used only on non-commercial government service.

Last modified: June 18, 2008

USNS BRUCE C. HEEZEN   (T-AGS 64)
Oceanographic Survey Ship

USNS Bruce C. Heezen is one of the six Oceanographic Survey Ships that are part of the 25 ships in Military Sealift Command's Special Mission Ships Program. • Length:  329 feet • Beam:  58 feet • Draft:  19 feet • Displacement:  5,000 long tons • Speed:  16.0 knots • Civilian:  26 crew/27 sponsor personnel contract mariners • Government-Owned/    Chartered:  Government-owned   Click on image at left for larger picture.

This vessel is operated by the U.S. government and used only on non-commercial government service.

Last modified: July 18, 2006

USNS HENSON   (T-AGS 63)
Oceanographic Survey Ship

USNS Henson is one of the six Oceanographic Survey Ships that are part of the 25 ships in Military Sealift Command's Special Mission Ships Program. • Length:  328 feet, 6 inches • Beam:  58 feet • Draft:  19 feet • Displacement:  4,762 long tons • Speed:  16.0 knots • Civilian:  28 crew/27 sponsor personnel contract mariners • Government-Owned/    Chartered:  Government-owned   Click on image at left for larger picture.

This vessel is operated by the U.S. government and used only on non-commercial government service.

Last modified: July 30, 2001

USNS IMPECCABLE   (T-AGOS 23)
Ocean Surveillance Ship

USNS Impeccable is one of the five Ocean Surveillance Ships that are part of the 25 ships in Military Sealift Command's Special Mission Ships Program. • Length:  281.5 feet • Beam:  95.8 feet • Draft:  26 feet • Displacement:  5,368 long tons • Speed:  12.0 knots • Civilian:  25 contract mariners • Military:  25 • Government-Owned/    Chartered:  Government-owned   Click on image at left for larger picture.

This vessel is operated by the U.S. government and used only on non-commercial government service.

Last modified: December 5, 2001

USNS INVINCIBLE   (T-AGM 24)
Missile Range Instrumentation Ship

USNS Invincible is one of the three Missile Range Instrumentation Ships that are part of the 25 ships in Military Sealift Command's Special Mission Ships Program. • Length:  224 feet • Beam:  43 feet • Draft:  15 feet • Displacement:  2,262 long tons • Speed:  11.0 knots • Civilian:  18 crew contract mariners • Military:  18 military/sponsor personnel • Government-Owned/    Chartered:  Government-owned   Click on image at left for larger picture.

This vessel is operated by the U.S. government and used only on non-commercial government service.

Last modified: October 16, 2003

USNS HOWARD O. LORENZEN   (T-AGM 25)
Missile Range Instrumentation Ship

USNS Howard O. Lorenzen is one of the three Missile Range Instrumentation Ships that are part of the 25 ships in Military Sealift Command's Special Mission Ships Program. • Length:  534 feet • Beam:  89 feet • Draft:  22 feet • Displacement:  12,229 tons • Speed:  20 knots • Civilian:  30 civil service mariners and 30 mission personnel/technicians • Government-Owned/    Chartered:  Government-owned   Click on image at left for larger picture.

This vessel is operated by the U.S. government and used only on non-commercial government service.

Last modified: January 11, 2012

USNS LOYAL   (T-AGOS 22)
Ocean Surveillance Ship

USNS Loyal is one of the five Ocean Surveillance Ships that are part of the 25 ships in Military Sealift Command's Special Mission Ships Program. • Length:  235 feet • Beam:  93 feet, 6 inches • Draft:  25 feet • Displacement:  3,396 long tons • Speed:  9.6 knots • Civilian:  19 mariners/5 sponsors contract mariners • Government-Owned/    Chartered:  Government-owned   Click on image at left for larger picture.

This vessel is operated by the U.S. government and used only on non-commercial government service.

Last modified: July 30, 2001

MV MALAMA
Submarine and Special Warfare Support Vessel

MV Malama is one of the nine Submarine and Special Warfare Support Vessels that are part of the 25 ships in Military Sealift Command's Special Mission Ships Program. • Length:  110 feet • Beam:  22 feet • Draft:  • Displacement:  65 tons • Government-Owned/    Chartered:  Chartered   Click on image at left for larger picture.

This vessel is operated by the U.S. government and used only on non-commercial government service.

Last modified: April 18, 2013

USNS OBSERVATION ISLAND   (T-AGM 23)
Missile Range Instrumentation Ship

USNS Observation Island is one of the three Missile Range Instrumentation Ships that are part of the 25 ships in Military Sealift Command's Special Mission Ships Program. • Length:  564 feet • Beam:  76 feet • Draft:  28 feet, 7 inches • Displacement:  17,015 long tons • Speed:  20.0 knots • Civilian:  66 mariners/34 sponsor personnel contract mariners • Government-Owned/    Chartered:  Government-owned   Click on image at left for larger picture.

This vessel is operated by the U.S. government and used only on non-commercial government service.

Last modified: July 30, 2001

USNS PATHFINDER   (T-AGS 60)
Oceanographic Survey Ship

USNS Pathfinder is one of the six Oceanographic Survey Ships that are part of the 25 ships in Military Sealift Command's Special Mission Ships Program. • Length:  328.5 feet • Beam:  58 feet • Draft:  19 feet • Displacement:  4,762 long tons • Speed:  16.0 knots • Civilian:  28 crew/28 sponsor personnel contract mariners • Government-Owned/    Chartered:  Government-owned   Click on image at left for larger picture.

This vessel is operated by the U.S. government and used only on non-commercial government service.

Last modified: July 30, 2001

SEA-BASED X-BAND RADAR (SBX-1)
Sea-based X-band Radar

Sea-based X-Band Radar  is an MSC Sea-based X-band Radar and is part of the 25 ships in Military Sealift Command's Special Mission Ships Program. • Length:  389 feet • Beam:  238 feet • Draft:  33 feet (at transit draft) • Displacement:  50,000 long tons (when ballasted) • Speed:  9+ knots • Civilian:  33 contract mariners/54 sponsor personnel civil service mariners • Military:  None • Government-Owned/    Chartered:  Government-owned   Click on image at left for larger picture.

This vessel is operated by the U.S. government and used only on non-commercial government service.

Last modified: January 5, 2012

USNS MARY SEARS   (T-AGS 65)
Oceanographic Survey Ship

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USNS Mary Sears is one of the six Oceanographic Survey Ships that are part of the 25 ships in Military Sealift Command's Special Mission Ships Program. • Length:  329 feet • Beam:  58 feet • Draft:  19 feet • Displacement:  3,019 long tons • Speed:  16.0 knots • Civilian:  26 mariners/27 sponsors contract mariners • Government-Owned/    Chartered:  Government-owned   Click on image at left for larger picture.

This vessel is operated by the U.S. government and used only on non-commercial government service.

Last modified: July 18, 2006

USNS SUMNER   (T-AGS 61)
Oceanographic Survey Ship

USNS Sumner is one of the six Oceanographic Survey Ships that are part of the 25 ships in Military Sealift Command's Special Mission Ships Program. • Length:  328 feet, 6 inches • Beam:  58 feet • Draft:  19 feet • Displacement:  4,762 long tons • Speed:  16.0 knots • Civilian:  26 mariners/27 sponsor personnel contract mariners • Government-Owned/    Chartered:  Government-owned   Click on image at left for larger picture.

This vessel is operated by the U.S. government and used only on non-commercial government service.

Last modified: July 18, 2006

USNS VICTORIOUS   (T-AGOS 19)
Ocean Surveillance Ship

USNS Victorious is one of the five Ocean Surveillance Ships that are part of the 25 ships in Military Sealift Command's Special Mission Ships Program. • Length:  235 feet • Beam:  95 feet • Draft:  25 feet • Displacement:  3,396 long tons • Speed:  9.6 knots • Civilian:  19 contract mariners and 5 contract personnel • Military:  8 • Government-Owned/    Chartered:  Government-owned   Click on image at left for larger picture.

This vessel is operated by the U.S. government and used only on non-commercial government service.

Last modified: May 1, 2009

USNS WATERS   (T-AGS 45)
Navigation Test Support Ship

USNS Waters is an MSC Navigation Test Support Ship and is part of the 25 ships in Military Sealift Command's Special Mission Ships Program. • Length:  457 feet • Beam:  69 feet • Draft:  26 feet, 10 inches • Displacement:  12,050 long tons • Speed:  14.0 knots • Civilian:  32 crew/68 sponsor personnel contract mariners • Government-Owned/    Chartered:  Government-owned   Click on image at left for larger picture.

This vessel is operated by the U.S. government and used only on non-commercial government service.

Last modified: August 24, 2004

MV HOS WESTWIND
Submarine and Special Warfare Support Vessel

MV HOS Westwind is one of the nine Submarine and Special Warfare Support Vessels that are part of the 25 ships in Military Sealift Command's Special Mission Ships Program. • Length:  250 feet • Beam:  54 feet • Draft:  14.7 feet • Displacement:  2,850 tons • Speed:  10 knots • Civilian:  11 contract mariners • Government-Owned/    Chartered:  Chartered   Click on image at left for larger picture.

This vessel is operated by the U.S. government and used only on non-commercial government service.

Last modified: February 17, 2012