FUTAMI (AGS-5102) class

Country of Origin: Japan

ship list


 2 FUTAMI-class SURVEY SHIPS (AGS)

 Name       Pendant     Launched        Commissioned     Status

 FUTAMI     AGS-5102    Aug. 9, 1978    Feb. 27, 1979    Active
 WAKASA     AGS-5104    May 25, 1985    Feb. 25, 1986    Active

description

These vessels are configured as survey ships, but can also act as cable layers (ARC), with cable-laying apparatus installed on the bow. FUTAMI is to be replaced by the AGS-5106 unit, as yet unnamed, in 2009-2010 (see separate entry).

status

Both are active...

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