JS Genkai is a Hiuchi Class Auxiliary Multi-purpose Support (AMS) ship of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF).[1]

History
Japan
Name
  • Genkai
  • (げんかい)
BuilderUniversal, Keihin
Laid down7 November 2006
Launched24 May 2007
Commissioned20 February 2008
HomeportKure
IdentificationMMSI number: 431999691
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 20 Feb 2008.

The primary mission of the Genkai is to support training exercises of other ships, including shooting practice and torpedo launching practice.[2]

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References

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  • Werth, Eric. (2007). Naval Institute Guide to Combat Fleets of the World: Their Ships, Aircraft, and Systems. Annapolis: Naval Institute Press. ISBN 9781591149552 OCLC 140283156
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