HSV 2 SWIFT   (HSV 2)
High-Speed Vessel

HSV 2 Swift is one of Military Sealift Command's two High-Speed Vessels and is part of the 25 ships in Military Sealift Command's Prepositioning Program. • Length:  331 feet 4 inches • Beam:  87 feet 5 inches • Draft:  11 feet • Displacement:  1,463.6 short tons • Speed:  35 knots • Civilian:  17 contract mariners • Military:  as required by mission • 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: September 21, 2009

MV WESTPAC EXPRESS   (HSV 4676)
High-Speed Vessel

MV Westpac Express is one of Military Sealift Command's two High-Speed Vessels and is part of the 26 ships in Military Sealift Command's Sealift Program Office. • Length:  331 feet • Beam:  87 feet • Draft:  14 feet • Displacement:  NOTE: 32,000 square feet of cargo capacity, designed for roll-on/roll-off • Speed:  33 knots • Civilian:  14 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: April 18, 2013