JS Awaji

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JS Awaji

JS Awaji (MSO-304) is the lead ship of the Awaji-class minesweeper of Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF).

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JS Awaji on 1 April 2017
History
Japan
Name
  • Awaji
  • (あわじ)
NamesakeAwaji
Ordered2013
BuilderJMU, Yokohama
Laid down27 February 2014
Launched27 October 2015
Commissioned16 March 2017
HomeportYokosuka
IdentificationPennant number: MSO-304
StatusActive
General characteristics
Class and typeAwaji-class minesweeper
Displacement690 t (680 long tons) standard
Length66.8 m (219 ft 2 in)
Beam11 m (36 ft 1 in)
Draft2.7 m (8 ft 10 in)
Depth5.2 m (17 ft 1 in)
Propulsion
Speed14 kn (26 km/h; 16 mph)
Complement54
Sensors and
processing systems
Armament1 × single JM61R-MS 20mm guns
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Construction and career

Awaji was laid down on 27 February 2014 and launched on 27 October 2015 by Japan Marine United (JMU) Yokohama Shipyard.[1][2] She was commissioned on 16 March 2017, and then she was incorporated into the 1st Mine Warfare Group and deployed to Yokosuka.[3] From July 18 to July 30, 2027, she participated in mine warfare training and minesweeping special training in Mutsu Bay.

From July 18 to July 30, 2018, she conducted mine warfare training and some Japan-US-India joint minesweeping special training in Mutsu Bay.[4]

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